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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Lycopene

Pigment

Lycopene

Certificates

Heat Stable Good to pH 3.5 - 7.0

Products

1% Powder | 10% Powder

Approved Countries

Global

Color Swatches

Description

Lycopene Powder is a red to crimson powder that dissolves easily in water, producing bright red to fuchsia hues. It offers excellent resistance to acid, heat, and light, making it suitable for demanding processing conditions. The shade naturally shifts from red to fuchsia depending on pH, allowing flexible color expression across formulations.

As a manufacturer of natural food color ingredients, FoodRGB^® supplies lycopene for a wide range of applications including frozen beverages, fruit preparations, confectionery, baked goods and snacks, seasonings, pickled vegetables, juices, beverages, cocktails and mocktails, and jelly. This versatile ingredient supports clean label development while delivering consistent, vibrant color performance.