There’s a “pretty good body of literature” suggesting that these three new color additives — called Galdieria extract blue, butterfly pea flower extract and calcium phosphate — should be safe, especially in the small amounts used to dye foods, said Jamie K. Alan, an associate professor of pharmacology and toxicology at Michigan State University.

This follows a pending ban on seven different food dyes, including Red No. 40. A dietitian recommends prioritizing nutritional content over avoiding food dyes. Amid the proposed ban on seven food dyes,