date:Apr 14, 2014
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved GNTs Color Additive Petition (CAP) 2C0297, greatly expanding the use of Spirulina Extract as a natural blue colouring ingredient in food and beverage applications.
While the original regulation [21 CFR 73.530] limited the use of Spirulina Extract to candy and chewing gum, the amended regulation allows for the safe use of Spirulina Extract in: confections (including candy and chewing gum), frostings, ice cream and frozen dess