Natural pigments extracted from berries, grapes, red cabbage, and other deeply coloured plants. They give foods their red, purple, and blue hues — and are the same compounds responsible for the colour of blueberries or red wine. Found in fruit products, breakfast cereals, some cheeses, and processed fish. Considered very safe by EFSA and FDA. In fact, anthocyanins are also studied for potential antioxidant benefits in the diet. One of the more reassuring additives on an ingredient list.
This additive is authorised to be used in the following 10 food categories:
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