A cup of blue raspberry Italian ice at the Taste of Chicago festival. Blue raspberry is a manufactured flavoring and food coloring for candy, snack foods, syrups, and soft drinks.

Jun 1, 2025 · We all know and love blue raspberry, especially when it comes to candies and frozen treats. But how, exactly, did the iconic flavor come to be? Find out who made blue raspberry popular, …

Sep 10, 2025 · We talked to experts to find out the surprising history of blue raspberry, how it became so iconic and what the flavor actually is.

Here's something wild: "blue raspberry" as a flavor doesn't actually taste like raspberries. The artificial flavoring compounds used are a chemical cocktail designed to evoke a vague berry-like...

Sep 30, 2024 · Are blue raspberries real? The answer is more complicated than you might think. Find out what blue raspberry is made of, where the blue raspberry flavor came from, and more.

Jun 21, 2023 · We’re breaking down the history of blue raspberry, including the special fruit that actually inspired the sweet blue syrup.

Jan 25, 2025 · Despite its bold, fruity taste, blue raspberry isn’t derived from a real fruit but from creative flavor engineering. This article will explore its fascinating history, why it’s blue, and its enduring …

Sep 13, 2024 · Explore the fascinating history of blue raspberry, its unique flavor, and why it's a staple in candies, drinks, and frozen treats.

Jul 20, 2024 · Blue raspberry is known for its vibrant blue color and its sweet, slightly tart taste. The flavor is often described as a combination of raspberry and a hint of citrus, giving it a refreshing and …

Regular raspberry flavor aims to replicate the natural taste of raspberries, while blue raspberry amplifies and modifies the flavor profile, often resulting in a sweeter, tangier, and more artificial taste.