spirulina

India Embraces Algae-Based Natural Food Colours to Replace Synthetic Dyes 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 16, 2025
Overview India is increasingly turning to microalgae-derived pigments as natural alternatives to synthetic food dyes, which have raised health concerns globally. Traditional Indian cuisine has long relied on natural ingredients like turmeric and saffron for colour, but industrialisation introduced synthetic dyes linked to potential toxicity. Health Risks and New Rules Boost Natural Colour Shift Microalgae
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Spirulina Offers a Natural Alternative to Synthetic Blue Dyes 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 8, 2025
Key Development Algae protein, especially phycocyanin from spirulina, is emerging as a promising natural blue food colour. Blue pigments are rare, and phycocyanin offers a bright blue shade that could replace synthetic dyes like Blue No. 1 and Blue No. 2, which face growing health concerns and bans in several U.S. states. At the same
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