Gardenia Blue (E165)
Updated October 2, 2026
Gardenia Blue (E165) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 9 products in our database, 4 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E165
- E-number
- E165
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 9 products (4 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Gardenia Blue
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Gardenia Blue.
Popular products with Gardenia Blue
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Gardenia Blue and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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c NOVA 4 How to spot Gardenia Blue on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Gardenia Blue?
In our database, Gardenia Blue most often appears in caramels, pastries, beverages and cheese spreads.
How many products contain Gardenia Blue?
9 published products on Foodmetria list Gardenia Blue, including 4 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.