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Blue #1
Synthetic food dye also known as Brilliant Blue FCF, used for coloring foods, drugs, and cosmetics.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Jan 18, 2026
Health score-3.0
-5Poor5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Possible hypersensitivity reactions, potential contamination with heavy metals, regulatory limits on use
Benefits
Colorant approved for use in foods and pharmaceuticals, provides visual appeal
References
Waters containing Blue #1
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