Brilliant blue FCF
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Brilliant blue FCF is a synthetic organic compound used primarily as a blue colorant for processed foods, medications, dietary supplements, and cosmetics. It is classified as a triarylmethane dye and
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In the United Kingdom, Smarties chocolates were colored with brilliant blue FCF (top) until 2008, later being replaced with a natural spirulina coloring (bottom).
Spirulina is the dried biomass of cyanobacteria that can be consumed by humans and animals. The three species are Arthrospira platensis, A. fusiformis, and A. maxima. Recent research has further moved
Brilliant blue FCF
…Health and safety In the United Kingdom, Smarties chocolates were colored with brilliant blue FCF (top) until 2008, later being replaced with a natural spirulina coloring (bottom). When applied to the tongue or to shaven skin, brilliant blue FCF can be absorbed directly into the bloodstream. However, in experiments…
Spirulina tablets
Spirulina powder at 400×, unstained wet mount