C-Phycocyanin as a natural alternative to the synthetic blue food dye E133 in beverages

• Author(s): Pereira, Mariana Dias ; Cristo, Marisa ; Teixeira-Guedes, Catarina Isabel ; Rodrigues, Rui Miguel Martins ; Rocha, Cristina M.R. ; Correia, Daniela ; Teixeira, J. A. ; Lüdtke, Fernanda Luisa ; Martins, Daniela Sofia Rodrigues
• Date: 2025
• Persistent ID: https://hdl.handle.net/1822/96149
• Origin: RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho
• Document Type: Conference poster
• Language: English
• Contributor(s): Universidade do Minho

Description

[Excerpt] E133 is a synthetic blue dye derived from petroleum, commonly used in processed foods and drinks. Replacing it with a natural alternative would be a step towards eliminating synthetic additives and preservatives in food products.