Carmine, also known as cochineal extract or carminic acid, is a vibrant red dye derived from the cochineal insect (Dactylopius coccus). Found primarily in Peru, Mexico, and the Canary Islands,…
Annatto is a natural orange-yellow pigment derived from the achiote tree seeds (Bixa orellana), native to Latin America. It has been widely used to color cheese and various food products…
The search for natural alternatives to synthetic dyes has intensified, particularly for the color blue. Spirulina, a blue-green cyanobacterium, offers a solution with its pigment, phycocyanin. This naturally derived colorant…
With synthetic food dyes like Tartrazine (Yellow 5) and Sunset Yellow (Yellow 6) facing increasing scrutiny due to consumer health concerns and regulatory tightening, natural colorants have emerged as key…
As global consumer demand accelerates toward clean-label, plant-based, and recognizable ingredients, natural colorants are gaining prominence in food and beverage R&D pipelines. Beetroot red — derived from Beta vulgaris —…
Yellow 6, also known as Sunset Yellow FCF (E110), is a synthetic azo dye derived from petroleum. It imparts a bright orange-yellow hue and has been widely used in food…
Titanium dioxide (TiO₂), labelled E171 in foods, has long been prized for its bright white pigment and opacity-enhancing properties. It has been used across industries, including as a whitening agent…
On July 2, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the revocation of the regulation permitting the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food products, effective August…
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