🌸FDA Expands Use of Butterfly Pea Flower Extract as Food Color Additive
Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Butterfly Pea Flower Extract
Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the color additive regulations to provide for the expanded safe use of butterfly pea flower extract as a color additive in ready-to-eat cereals, crackers, snack mixes, hard pretzels, plain potato chips (restructured or baked), and plain corn chips, tortilla chips, and multigrain chips at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice (GMP). This action is in response to a color additive petition (CAP) submitted by Sensient Colors, LLC (Sensient or petitioner).
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Food and Drug Administration
Business Impact
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The amendment allows the use of butterfly pea flower extract in various food products, expanding production options for businesses in the food sector. Compliance with regulations for the safe use of this color additive under GMP is required, affecting manufacturers of ready-to-eat cereals and snack foods.