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Three natural food dyes approved by FDA as RFK Jr. says industry is 'stepping up'


Published on 2025-05-12 13:28:01 -
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  • The FDA has granted approval to three natural food colorings derived from algae and flowers, providing food manufacturers with alternatives after recent artificial dye restrictions.

The article from Fox News discusses the FDA's approval of three natural food dyes—Spirulina Extract, a Spirulina Extract-based blue color, and a fruit and vegetable juice-based color—amid concerns raised by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about the safety of synthetic food dyes. Kennedy, an environmental lawyer and nephew of President John F. Kennedy, has been vocal about the potential health risks associated with synthetic dyes, which he claims are linked to various health issues including hyperactivity in children. The article highlights that the food industry is responding to these concerns by increasingly adopting natural alternatives, with companies like Sensient Technologies Corporation and GNT Group leading the way in developing and supplying these natural dyes. The shift towards natural dyes is seen as a response to consumer demand for cleaner labels and safer food products.

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[ https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/three-natural-food-dyes-approved-fda-rfk-jr-industry-stepping-up ]