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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FoodRGB^® is the leading supplier of natural food colors in the United States, specializing in providing stable and efficient color solutions for the carbonated beverage industry. With our deep understanding of carbonated beverage production processes and accumulated technical expertise, we are committed to helping customers address the core challenge in color application—stability.

Through continuous R&D and process optimization, FoodRGB^® has developed natural colorants with exceptional light fastness and heat resistance. These products effectively withstand transient high-temperature fluctuations during production and exposure to light and temperature variations during shelf life, significantly reducing color fading and sedimentation. Some products even surpass synthetic colors in color retention, ensuring beverages maintain an appealing appearance from production to consumption.

Beyond nationwide product distribution, we offer localized technical support. Our expert team provides one-on-one services including practical guidance on pigment solubility adjustments, flavor synergy optimization, and stability management. This empowers carbonated beverage manufacturers to effortlessly create sparkling drinks that combine clean label credentials with market competitiveness.

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Color	Solubility	Form	Solutions	Application Environment
Pink	Water	Powder	Carmine	pH 5.0 and above \| Heat Stable \| Not Kosher
Pink	Water	Powder	306000	Kosher \| Good for Multiple Environments
Pink Purple	Water	Powder	Purple Sweet Potato	Kosher \| Low pH \| Heat Stable \| Light Stable
Bright Red	Water	Powder	Red Radish	Kosher \| Low pH \| Heat Stable \| Light Stable
Orange Yellow	Water	Powder	Beta Carotene	Kosher \| Most pH \| Heat Stable \| Light Stable
Orange Red	Water	Powder	Paprika Oleoresin	Kosher \| Most pH \| Heat Stable \| Light Stable
Yellow	Water	Powder	Turmeric	Kosher \| Most pH \| Heat Stable \| Fair Light Stable
Green	Water	Powder	301721	Kosher \| Most pH \| not Heat Stable \| Fair Light Stable
Blue	Water	Powder	Gardenia Blue	Kosher \| Most pH \| Heat Stable \| Light Stable
Brown	Water	Powder	Cocoa Color	Kosher \| Most pH \| Heat Stable \| Light Stable

Solution Examples in Carbonated Beverages

Beverages Type	Basic formula	General process	Usage and dosage	Advantage
Carbonated beverages	Sugar 10%, citric acid 0.2%, flavour 0.03%, carbonated water, total 100%

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