Tag: Plant based dye

With the vegan market expanding rapidly into cosmetics, textiles, and even food colorings, many are asking, 'what does it mean when a dye is vegan?'. At its core, a vegan dye means the colorant contains absolutely no animal-derived ingredients and its production avoids animal testing.

Approximately 80% of food dyes used in the US are Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Blue 1. As consumers prioritize cleaner ingredients, many are searching for a good substitute for Blue 1, an artificial food dye often associated with health concerns.