Granular And Blue

Granular And Blue carries a safety score of 3/5 and appears in 30 indexed US food products.

Safety score 60.0%

3/5 from FDA SAFFA + CSPI Chemical Cuisine

How common is vs other flagged additives?

Number of indexed products containing each of the most common flagged additives — Granular And Blue highlighted.

Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.

Caramel Coloring22612Red 4021595Yellow 518987Carrageenan17853Blue 116643Yellow 613560Sucralose10490Granular And Blue30
Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Safety Score
3/5

Safety Assessment

Granular And Blue has a moderate safety profile (3/5). While approved for use, some studies or consumer advocacy groups have raised questions about certain aspects of this ingredient. Consumers who prefer caution may wish to limit intake.

What the Data Says About

Granular And Blue currently appears in 30 products across the OpenFoodFacts catalog we index, which gives a concrete measure of its footprint on US grocery shelves. Our internal safety score of 3/5 synthesizes FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status with the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Chemical Cuisine classification. These two frameworks capture different questions: regulators ask whether exposure at typical intake is acceptable, while consumer-advocacy groups examine cumulative dietary load and vulnerable-population risk.

Granular And Blue serves one or more technical functions in food manufacturing — stabilization, flavor, preservation, or structural role — which explains its presence across multiple product categories in our database. Inspection and outbreak records frequently trace back to control failures around functional additives, whether through batch contamination, undisclosed substitutions, or labeling mismatches that trigger recall classifications by the FDA.

No specific concern flags are attached to Granular And Blue in our current data snapshot beyond the regulatory and CSPI classifications above. That does not rule out individual sensitivity reactions, and anyone managing allergies, elimination diets, or chronic conditions should verify with a qualified healthcare professional before relying on population-level ratings.

Safety Profile at a Glance

Regulatory and safety classifications for Granular And Blue
Source Classification Year
FDA SAFFA Not listed 2024
CSPI Chemical Cuisine Not rated 2024
PlainFoodSafe Score 3/5 2026
Product footprint 30 products OpenFoodFacts

FDA SAFFA database, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, OpenFoodFacts product index. See methodology.

Products Containing

Showing 30 of 30 products

Aged White Cheddar Popcorn
Kettle Heroes
100/100
Air - popped whole grain popcorn
Unknown
0/100
Air popped popcorn
Unknown
0/100
Air popped popcorn
Unknown
0/100
Chee Wees
Elmer’s
50/100
Cheese curls
Unknown
50/100
Cheese Fries
Discount Inc.
50/100
Cheez Waffies
Wise
50/100
Chicken Carbonara Kit
Tyson
100/100
Chili cheese fries
Unknown
45/100
Cooked perfect, bites breaded boneless glazed chicken fritters with chicken skin, cheesy chicken
Cooked Perfect, Home Market Foods Inc.
100/100
Cooked perfect, bites, cheesy chicken
Cooked Perfect, Home Market Foods Inc.
100/100
Creole Crunchy Popcorn
Unknown
70/100
Hatch Green Chile Cheddar Small Batch Popcorn
Kettle Heroes
100/100
Home Style Japanese Noodles
Maruchan, Maruchan Inc.
100/100
Hot & spicy chicken tortilla flavor ramen noodle soup, hot & spicy chicken tortilla
Maruchan
95/100
Hot Pimento Spread
Ruth's
50/100
Instant lunch cheddar cheese
Maruchan
100/100
Kmart, Cheese Popcorn
California Candy Company
75/100
Mac & Cheese Bites
The Moran Group Incorporated
95/100
Macaroni & cheese bites coated in batter
Hyvee
25/100
New orleans hot-n-spicy cheese curls
Elmer’s
70/100
New Orleans Original Cheese Curls, New Orleans Original
Chee wees
50/100
Pimento Spread
Ruth's
50/100
Popcorn
Unknown
0/100
Ramen noodles
Maruchan
100/100
Sharky Bite Size Crackers
Rje Trade International Inc.
100/100
Sharky Bite Size Crackers
Grace Snacks
100/100
Stuffed biscuit with maple flakes
Unknown
25/100
Waffle Snax, Waffle Works, Crunchy Waffle Sandwiches, Cheese
Silk City Snacks Llc
50/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Granular And Blue safe to eat?

Granular And Blue has a safety score of 3/5. Always check with a healthcare provider if you have specific dietary concerns.

What products contain Granular And Blue?

Granular And Blue is found in 30 products in our database, spanning various food categories and brands.

What does Granular And Blue do in food?

Granular And Blue serves various technical functions in food manufacturing and processing.

Where does this ingredient safety data come from?

Safety data comes from the FDA's SAFFA (Substances Added to Food) database, CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) ratings, and the OpenFoodFacts product database. Product counts reflect items cataloged in OpenFoodFacts.