What are natural food colorants or natural food color?

Natural Food Colors are extracted from natural sources such as vegetable or fruit instead of chemically synthesized. Examples of sources of the natural food color are: paprika, pumpkin, carrot, cabbage, beetroot, turmeric, annatto, spirulina, tomato, radish, purple sweet potato, elderberry. After harvest, those vegetables or fruit will be processed to extract colors components, concentrated and de-flavored.

Is liquid or powder natural food coloring better?

Both liquid and powder natural food color are good. Depending on application, the food manufacturer may prefer different types of natural food color. Normally beverage applications prefer liquid natural food color, while other applications prefer powder form. Powder natural food colors are easier to store and transport, and the cost of transportation is normally lower. The liquid natural food color will be easier to use in some applications.

Can you buy all natural food coloring?

Yes, FoodRGB natural food colors cover most of the application and a large range of colors. FoodRGB researchers develop more than 30 new formulas upon requests of our customers. We helped lots of customers convert from synthetic color to natural food color.

What can I use for natural food coloring?

The natural food color can be used in almost all food products such as candy, chocolates, beverages, cakes, cookies. The usage of natural food color is more complex than synthetic color though. Technical support on formula colors, usage of natural colors becomes essential. FoodRGB provides best efforts to support customers on how to use natural food color.

What food coloring makes blue?

The natural blue color for food has several choices: spirulina, gardenia, huito, and Anthocyanin. Each blue color has pros and cons. The best choice depends on the application.

Is carotene a food Coloring?

Beta-carotene is a natural food color. Beta-carotene is widely used in beverages and other products.

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Say goodbye to concerns about artificial additives with FoodRGB^®'s natural colorings, making food safety visible. Extracted from natural ingredients—such as vibrant red beetroot, golden pumpkin, and emerald green spinach—they adhere stably to dough and fillings without the need for chemical additives. Even after freezing and storage, their colors remain vibrant, making them look freshly made right out of the package, ensuring a healthy and fulfilling experience for your family.

Natural colorings also add nutritional value to products. Unlike artificial colors, which are devoid of nutritional value, natural colorings retain some of their natural nutrients during extraction: dietary fiber from beetroot, beta-carotene from pumpkin, and vitamins from spinach. While limited in content, they offer a welcome bonus to healthy eating. They're especially suitable for children and the elderly, satisfying both visual and palate cravings while providing a subtle nutritional boost, truly achieving a "win-win" of deliciousness and health.

Supported Colors in Frozen Food

Color	Solubility	Form	Ingredients
Brown Red	Water	Powder	Purple Sweet Potato + Beta Carotene
Yellow Orange	Water	Powder	Beta Carotene
Orange	Water	Powder	Annatto
Orange Red	Water	Powder	Paprika Oleoresin

Solution Examples in Dumplings

Frozen Food	General process	Usage and dosage	Advantage
Sweet dumplings		Add when making dough or fillings, with additive proportion of 1-3‰	Good heat stability, boiling and high temperature resistant.
Quick-frozen dumplings	Flour → Kneading flour →dough → wrapping → shaping → quick freezing → packing	Add when kneading dough, with additive proportion of 1-3%	Fruit & vegetable powder could use as food raw material, not food additives, which is nutrient while coloring.

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