Does Cool Blue contain artificial dyes?

Yes, Cool Blue contains 1 artificial dye: Blue 1.

Is Cool Blue safe for kids with dye sensitivity?

Cool Blue contains artificial dyes (Blue 1) which have been linked to hyperactivity in some children. Consider dye-free alternatives.

Cool Blue

Name: Cool Blue
Brand: Gatorade

by Gatorade

Barcode: 0052000041668

CONTAINS 1 ARTIFICIAL DYE

This product contains artificial food coloring.

Blue 1

Detected Dyes

Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF, E133)

Ingredients

Water, sugar, dextrose, citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, salt, sodium citrate, monopotassium phosphate, modified food starch, glycerol ester of rosin, blue 1.

Dye-Free Alternatives

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cool Blue contain Red 40?

No, Cool Blue does not contain Red 40.

Does Cool Blue contain Yellow 5?

No, Cool Blue does not contain Yellow 5.

Want to learn more? Read about Red 40 side effects, the FDA food dye ban, or how to read food labels for dyes.

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