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Natural Food Colors
Natural food colors are derived from various sources such as fruits, vegetables, spices, and herbs. Unlike artificial food colors, they do not contain any synthetic or chemical components, making them a healthier and safer option for coloring foods and beverages. Natural food colors are available in a wide range of hues, from reds and oranges to yellows and greens. They can be used to enhance the visual appeal of food products while also providing nutritional benefits, as many natural color sources contain antioxidants and other beneficial compounds. Common natural food colorings include beet juice for red/pink, turmeric for yellow, spinach for green, and blueberries for blue/purple.
Natural Food Colors
| Product Name | Strength | Form | Solubility | pH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turmeric | Source: Turmeric | Regulatory Status: FSSAI EC/231/2012 US FDA | ||||
| Oleoresin Turmeric, WS | 10% | Liquid | Water | 1-7 |
| Oleoresin Turmeric, OS | 30% | Liquid | Oil | >7 |
| Curcumin, WS | 25% | Powder | Water | 2-7 |
| Curcumin, OS | 95% | Powder | Oil | >7 |
| Uses: • Sugar Confectionary • Ice Cream • Drymixes For Puddings • Drinks • Pickles • Cereal Products • Meat And Meat Products • Fish And Fish Products • Eggs And Eggs Products • Dairy Products | ||||
| Vegetable Lutein | Source: Marigold Flower | Regulatory Status: FSSAI EC/231/2012 US FDA | ||||
| Oleoresin Lutein | 10% | Liquid | Oil | N/A |
| Uses: • Food Flavour • Pharmaceuticals | ||||
| Beta Carotene | Source: Synthetic | Regulatory Status: FSSAI EC/231/2012 US FDA | ||||
| Beta Carotene OS Liquid 30% | 30% | Liquid | Oil | 2.5 – 8 |
| Beta Carotene 1% Powder | 1% | Powder | Oil | 3 – 7 |
| Uses: Used as a coloring agent or as a nutrient especially for oils, fats and oil based foods (margarine, cheese, ice cream, mayonnaise, salad dressings, sauces, bakery products, soups). Also applied in pharmaceutical preparations such as liquid oral dosage forms and soft gelatin capsules. | ||||
| Annatto Seeds | Source: Annatto seeds | Regulatory Status: FSSAI EC/231/2012 US FDA | ||||
| Annatto WS | 2.5% | Powder | Water | 7-11 |
| Annatto OS | 0.1% | Liquid | Oil | N/A |
| Uses: • Cheese • Butter • Margarine • Cakes • Biscuits • Dairy Products • Soft Drink • Snacks • Meat • Fish • Grain Based Products | ||||
| Caramel | Source: Sugar | Regulatory Status: FSSAI EC/231/2012 US FDA | ||||
| Plain Caramel | Type I | Powder | Water | 4-7 |
| Plain Caramel | Type I | Liquid | Water | 4-8 |
| Caustic Sulphite Caramel | Type II | Liquid | Water | 3-4 |
| Ammonia Caramel | Type Ill | Powder | Water | 4-5 |
| Ammonia Caramel | Type Ill | Liquid | Water | 4-5 |
| Sulphite Ammonia Caramel | Type IV | Powder | Water | 4-9 |
| Sulphite Ammonia Caramel | Type IV | Liquid | Water | 2.5-3.5 |
| Uses: • Beer • Brown Bread • Chocolate • Cookies • Spirits And Liquor • Fillings And Toppings • Dessert Mixes • Doughnuts • Ice Cream • Soft Drinks (Especially Colas) • Sweets | ||||
| Paprika | Source: Chilli | Regulatory Status: FSSAI EC/231/2012 US FDA | ||||
| Oleoresin Paprika, WS | 40000CU | Liquid | Water | 2-12 |
| Oleoresin Paprika, OS | 40000CU | Liquid | Oil | N/A |
| Oleoresin Paprika, WS | 40000CU | Powder | Water | 2-12 |
| Oleoresin Paprika, WS | 50000CU | Liquid | Water | 2-8 |
| Oleoresin Paprika, OS | 80000CU | Liquid | Oil | N/A |
| Oleoresin Paprika, OS | 100000CU | Liquid | Oil | N/A |
| Uses: • Cheese • Dairy-based Drinks • Desserts • Edible Ices • Fermented Fruit Products • Jams • Jellies • Orange Juice • Processed Vegetables • Spice Mixture • Sauces • Processed Meats | ||||
| Beet Root | Source: Beet | Regulatory Status: FSSAI EC/231/2012 US FDA | ||||
| Beet Root Powder WS | 0.35% | Powder | Water | 3-7 |
| Anthocyanin | Source: Beet | Regulatory Status: FSSAI EC/231/2012 US FDA | ||||
| Anthocyanin, WS | 4% | Powder | Water | <3.5 |
| Uses: • Confectionary • Desserts • Ice Cream • Fruit Preparations • Bakers Jam • Non-standard Jellies • Preserves • Sherbets • Yogurt • Gelatin Desserts • Candy • Bakery Fillings • Toppings | ||||
| Chlorophyllin | Source: Grass edible plants | Regulatory Status: FSSAI EC/231/2012 US FDA | ||||
| Sodium copper Chlorophyllin | 95% | Powder | Water | 4-12 |
| Uses: • Desserts • Beverages • Dairy Products • Ice Cream • Bakery Products • Confectionery • Fruit Preparation • Soups • Sauces • Snack Food • Seasonings • Convenience Food | ||||
| Chlorophyll | Source: Leaves Spinach grass | Regulatory Status: FSSAI EC/231/2012 US FDA | ||||
| Copper Chlorophyll OS | 4% | Liquid | Oil | N/A |
| Copper Chlorophyll WS | 4% | Liquid | Water | 1-12 |
| Uses: • Confectionary • Yoghurts • Ice Cream • Cereal • Starch-based Desserts • Cooked Fish And Fish Products • Mixes For Soups And Broth | ||||
| Carbon | Source: Wood, bamboo, coconut, etc | Regulatory Status: FSSAI EC/231/2012 US FDA | ||||
| Vegetable Carbon Black | 95% | Powder | Insoluble | N/A |
| Uses: • sugar confectionary • ice cream • drymixes for puddings • drinks • pickles • dairy products • cereal products • meat and meat products • fish and fish products • eggs and eggs products • pharmaceuticals | ||||
Natural food colors
Natural food colors are derived from sources like fruits, vegetables, spices, and herbs, offering a healthier alternative to artificial colors, as they do not contain synthetic or chemical components. These natural food colors are available in a wide spectrum of hues, from reds and oranges to yellows and greens, enhancing the visual appeal of food while also providing nutritional benefits. Many natural color sources contain antioxidants and other beneficial compounds. Common natural food colors include beet juice for red/pink, turmeric for yellow, spinach for green, and blueberries for blue/purple
Turmeric color
Turmeric color, derived from turmeric, is available in various forms, including Oleoresin Turmeric and Curcumin. Oleoresin Turmeric comes in both water-soluble (WS) and oil-soluble (OS) forms, with strengths of 10% and 30%, respectively. Curcumin is also available in water-soluble and oil-soluble forms, with strengths of 25% and 95%, respectively. Oleoresin turmeric is used in a wide range of products like sugar confectionery, ice cream, dry mixes for puddings, drinks, pickles, cereal products, meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products. Other natural food colors include Vegetable Lutein, Beta Carotene, Annatto Seeds, Caramel, Paprika, Beet Root, Anthocyanin, Chlorophyllin, Chlorophyll, and Carbon. Beta carotene color, which is a synthetic color, is used as a coloring agent or nutrient, especially in oils, fats, and oil-based foods
Annatto food color
Annatto dye is used in cheese, butter, margarine, cakes, biscuits, dairy products, soft drinks, snacks, meat, fish, and grain-based products. Plain caramel and other forms of caramel coloring, derived from sugar, come in various types, each with distinct pH levels and applications, such as in beer, brown bread, chocolate, cookies, spirits, fillings, dessert mixes, doughnuts, ice cream, soft drinks (especially colas), and sweets. Plant derived food dyes like Paprika, Beet root, Anthocyanin, Chlorophyllin, Chlorophyll and Carbon are also available. For instance, chlorophyllin, derived from grass and edible plants, is used in a variety of applications, from desserts and beverages to bakery products and seasonings
Food color for chocolate
Food color for chocolate could be a range of colors, including caramel and beta carotene. Both caramel and beta carotene can be used in confectionery applications. Beta Carotene is oil soluble, and this form would be ideal for coloring chocolate. The food color for cola is typically a type of caramel. Caramel is available in a number of formats and types, such as plain caramel, caustic sulphite caramel, ammonia caramel, and sulphite ammonia caramel, and these are used in soft drinks like colas.
Water-soluble organic food dyes
Natural food colors come in water-soluble and oil-soluble forms to suit various products. Water-soluble options include turmeric, annatto, caramel, paprika, beetroot, anthocyanin, and chlorophyllin, while oil-soluble choices include beta carotene and chlorophyll. These FDA- and FSSAI-compliant colors are widely used in food and beverages. Beverages use caramel, chlorophyllin, and annatto; dairy products use annatto, turmeric, beetroot, and chlorophyllin. Confectionery relies on beetroot, turmeric, and chlorophyllin, while bakery items use annatto, beta carotene, chlorophyllin, and caramel. Meat products often contain annatto and paprika. Many plant-based, allergen-free colorants are available, with carbon widely used across applications.
FAQs
What are some common examples of natural food colors?
Common natural food colors include beet juice for red/pink, turmeric for yellow, spinach for green, and blueberries for blue/purple.
What forms does turmeric color come in?
Turmeric color is available as Oleoresin Turmeric and Curcumin, both in water-soluble and oil-soluble forms.
Is there an option for food color for dairy?
Yes, annatto, turmeric, beet root and chlorophyllin are some natural colors used in dairy products.
Can any of these colors be used for chocolate coloring?
Yes, a number of colors are available for chocolate coloring, such as caramel and beta carotene.
Are these colors safe to use?
Yes, they are safe edible food coloring solutions, are compliant with the FSSAI and US FDA, and are derived from natural sources.
Can any of these be used as a natural egg dye?
Yes, food safe colorants such as turmeric, beet root and annatto can be used to color eggs.
Is it possible to purchase these colors as oil soluble food colors?
Yes, both beta carotene and chlorophyll are available in oil soluble forms.
Which color is often used as a food color for cola?
The most commonly used food color for cola is a type of caramel.
Is Curcumin powder used for food coloring?
Yes, Curcumin is available as a powder, and this may be used in food coloring applications.
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