FDA accepts MAHA-approved natural gardenia blue food dye

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The Food and Drug Administration approved a new blue color additive on Monday. 

The dye is derived from the fruit of the gardenia and has been used in sports drinks, soft drinks, and candy. It is made by refining the compound genipin and reacting it with soy protein hydrolysate.

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