Icing, blue
Icing, blue provides 429 kcal per 100 g, with 51.4 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Baking decorations category. Contains: soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 Tbsp (35 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 429 kcal | 150 kcal | 384 +12% | |
| Total fat | 20 g | 7 g | 9% | 12.2 +63% |
| Saturated fat | 10 g | 3.5 g | 18% | 10.7 −6% |
| Carbohydrates | 65.7 g | 23 g | 8% | 67.7 |
| Total sugars | 51.4 g | 18 g | 55.3 −7% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 51.4 g | 18 g | 36% | 38.8 +32% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.8 −100% |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 +84% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2586 Baking decorations products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Low sodium
- 100 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 120 mg per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other baking decorations
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sugar, corn syrup, vegetable shortening (palm and hydrogenated palm oils), water, vegetable oil (palm, palm kernel, soy lecithin), maltodextrin, contains less than 2% of the following: propylene glycol, blue 1 lake, red 3, modified potato starch, cornstarch, titanium dioxide (color), salt, cellulose gum, natural and artificial flavor, potassium sorbate (preservative), citric acid, sunflower oil, rosemary extract (preservative), tocopherols, mono - and diglycerides, polysorbate 60.
- Allergens
- Soybeans
Additives 13
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3 in food on January 15, 2025. Products must be reformulated by January 15, 2027.
Blue 1 (E133) is among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California Food Safety Act (AB 418) bans Red 3 (E127) in food sold in California from January 1, 2027.
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Blue 1 (E133) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 3 (E127) and Blue 1 (E133) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
Titanium dioxide has not been authorised as a food additive in the EU since February 7, 2022.
In the EU, erythrosine (E127) is allowed only in cocktail cherries, candied cherries and bigarreaux cherries in syrup.
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 3, Blue 1, Titanium dioxide.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 Tbsp (35 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0071169778024
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Icing, blue?
Icing, blue contains 429 kcal per 100 g and about 150 kcal per serving (2 Tbsp (35 g)).
How much sugar is in Icing, blue?
Icing, blue has 51.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Icing, blue healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Icing, blue contain?
According to the label data it contains: Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Icing, blue contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 3 (E127), Blue 1 (E133) and Titanium dioxide (E171). FDA has revoked Red 3 for food, effective January 15, 2027; FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using Blue 1 (E133) by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bans Red 3 (E127) in food from January 1, 2027; California bars Blue 1 (E133) from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars Red 3 (E127) and Blue 1 (E133) from school meals; the EU has not allowed titanium dioxide in food since 2022; the EU allows erythrosine only in a few cherry products. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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