colorant

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Butterfly pea flower extract is derived from a clitoria ternatea plant, often used as a natural food colorant, according to the NIH.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

The latest initiative comes more than three decades after the colorant was barred from cosmetics and non-oral medications due to potentially causing cancer.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2025

The ultra-thin colorant is around two microns thick, and although less reflective, it's visibly blue and reflects UV well, possibly paving the way for new colorant methods.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

Months before the patent for its blue colorant was granted, a company called Wild Flavors in Kentucky patented a blue dye made by mixing jagua juice with juice from watermelons or other fruits.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 14, 2023

Between butter with colorant and the same without it, many consumers choose the one with colour.

From The Brain, A Decoded Enigma by Moisa, Dorin Teodor