Earlier this month the US FDA amended the “List of Color Additives Exempt from Certification” to include Butterfly Pea Flower Extract. Butterfly pea flower is a plant species belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Asia and Africa and contains the antioxidant proanthocyanidin which yields a range of blue and purple colors. Approved use applications include both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, chewing gum and confectionery, teas, coated nuts, and other applications. FDA approved the color additive for use at GMP and noted no safety concerns.

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Posted on 29 September 2021