What is McCormick Blue Food Color?

It's a liquid color made from FD&C Blue 1, and FD&C Red 40 (to adjust hue) dyes mixed with water and stabilizers so it stays bright and blends evenly in foods and drinks.

Is blue food color safe to eat?

Yes. Blue 1 and Red 40 are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in foods and beverages. A few drops go a long way. You'll find the same color in blue Hawaiian cocktails, ice pops, and bakery frostings. A little bit of blue makes a white cake frosting pop out bright white.

Does blue food color change the flavor of food?

No. It adds color only. The taste of your recipe stays exactly the same.

Why use blue food color?

Yes. Mix with red for purple or with yellow for green. Start with small amounts until you get the shade you like. White cake frostings and icing look 'whiter' with a little blue added.

How much blue food color should I use?

Add a drop at a time. Food color is concentrated, so a little gives strong color.

Will blue food color stain?

It can stain hands, fabric, or countertops if spilled. Rinse quickly with soap and water. We've successfully pulled color accidentally spilled on a carpet.

How should I store it?

Keep tightly closed in a cool, dark place. Stored properly, it keeps its color for years.

Where can I learn more about mixing colors?

Visit our Food Color Mixing Guide for easy charts showing how to blend McCormick colors to create hundreds of shades: https://www.spiceplace.com/food-color-blending-chart.php

Product Information

McCormick Blue Food Color

Great for coloring frostings

Price: $11.39USD

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McCormick Blue Food Color 16 oz 0.47L

Use food color to tint desserts, candy, cakes, cookies, and cake frostings. Add coloring gradually until the desired hue is achieved.

Ingredients: Water. Propylene Glycol, FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Red 40 and Propylparaben (as a preservative) OU Certified Kosher

Net: 16 fl oz (1 Pint) 0.47L

Tiered Product Pricing
Quantity	Description	Price
Each	Unit Price	$11.39USD
6	6 or More	$11.04USD
24	24 or More	$10.70USD

Usage Suggestions:

Blend 1/2 tsp food color, 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, and 1 tbsp milk for a deep blue icing.
Easter Egg Dyeing: Add 1 tsp vinegar and 1 tsp blue food color to 1/2 cup boiling water. Dip hard cooked eggs for 5 minutes or longer.

You can create other coloring options by combining two or more food colorings.

To make other colors, blend two or more colors. See our Food Color Mixing Guide.

McCormick Item Code: 930641

Gross Weight: 1.20 lbs.

UPC Code: 52100 30641

GTIN 12: 052100306414

Product Ingredient Lists and Nutrition Facts, when provided, are for your convenience. We at Spice Place make every effort to insure accuracy of the ingredients listed. However, because manufacturers may change formulations, persons with food allergies should always check actual package label.

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McCormick Blue Food Color 16 oz 0.47L - FAQ

Q: What is McCormick Blue Food Color?: A: It's a liquid color made from FD&C Blue 1, and FD&C Red 40 (to adjust hue) dyes mixed with water and stabilizers so it stays bright and blends evenly in foods and drinks.
Q: Is blue food color safe to eat?: A: Yes. Blue 1 and Red 40 are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in foods and beverages. A few drops go a long way. You'll find the same color in blue Hawaiian cocktails, ice pops, and bakery frostings. A little bit of blue makes a white cake frosting pop out bright white.
Q: Does blue food color change the flavor of food?: A: No. It adds color only. The taste of your recipe stays exactly the same.
Q: Why use blue food color?: A: Yes. Mix with red for purple or with yellow for green. Start with small amounts until you get the shade you like. White cake frostings and icing look 'whiter' with a little blue added.
Q: How much blue food color should I use?: A: Add a drop at a time. Food color is concentrated, so a little gives strong color.
Q: Will blue food color stain?: A: It can stain hands, fabric, or countertops if spilled. Rinse quickly with soap and water. We've successfully pulled color accidentally spilled on a carpet.
Q: How should I store it?: A: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dark place. Stored properly, it keeps its color for years.
Q: Where can I learn more about mixing colors?: A: Visit our Food Color Mixing Guide for easy charts showing how to blend McCormick colors to create hundreds of shades: Food Color Blending Chart

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