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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At FoodRGB^®, we understand that today’s consumers want transparency and trust in the foods they enjoy. That’s why our natural color solutions for seasonings are derived from ingredients like turmeric and beetroot—names that are instantly recognizable on labels and resonate with the growing clean-label movement. With our solutions, brands can proudly highlight “no artificial colors” and “plant-based” claims, boosting consumer confidence in health-conscious markets.

We have developed highly stable pigments designed to perform in the demanding environments of seasonings. Whether exposed to high temperatures, acidity, light, or oxidation, our patented technologies—such as microencapsulation—help maintain vibrant colors from production through shelf life. Even in powdered blends or complex spice mixes, our high-concentration extractions ensure strong color with minimal usage, reducing cost while enhancing visual appeal.

As a global supplier, FoodRGB^® ensures compliance with U.S., EU, and other international regulations, allowing seasoning brands to expand seamlessly across markets. Our broad portfolio of water-soluble, oil-suspended, and powdered formats ensures flexibility for any seasoning application, while our technical support team partners with manufacturers to test, optimize, and implement solutions smoothly.

Supported Colors in Savory

Color	Solubility	Form	Solution
Red	Water	Powder	Red Radish or Beetroot
Pink	Water	Powder	Carmine
Pink	Water	Powder	Purple Sweet Potato
Orange	Water	Powder	Annatto
Yellow	Water	Powder	Turmeric
Orange Red	Water	Powder	Paprika Oleoresin
Orange	Water	Powder	Beta Carotene
Green	Water	Powder	301721
Blue	Water	Powder	Gardenia Blue
Purple	Water	Powder	302805G
Brown	Water	Powder	305200G

Solution Examples in Seasoning

Seasoning	General process	Usage and dosage	Advantage
Curry Powder	Raw materials → blending → packing → finished product	Adding natural colors while blending	The product brings more flavor while coloring.
Tomato Coating Powder	Raw material → blending → packing → finished product	Add when blending, with a proportion of 1~2%	Change the coating powder color, enabling a vivid performance
Chicken Soup Powder	Weighting → dissolving → adding ingredients →grinding → steaming & boiling → filling → finish product	Add at ingredients blending stage with a proportion of 1-2‰	Good coloring performance, with brightness enhanced, no floating, or quality discount.
Chicken Essence	Raw material → blending → pelletizing → drying → packing → finish product	Add at ingredients blending stage with a proportion of 0.5~1‰	Various color and brightness available, customization available.
Hot Pot Seasoning	Raw material → pre-teatment → ingredients measurement → frying → cooling → packing → finished product	Add at frying stage with a proportion of 0.5~1‰	Obviously improving the color, enhancing competitiveness.

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