Indigo Carmine
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-15 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Synthetic dark blue indigo dye used in candies and tablet coatings.
Official Category: Synthetic Colorant (합성착색료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved under color standards
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Approved as FD&C Blue No. 2
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European Union (EFSA)
Restricted
Approved with 5 mg/kg ADI
Commonly Found Foods
Candy shell coatingsbaked snacks
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Red cabbage blue extract
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