Chlorophyll
Green / olive-pistachio
A natural green pigment for green, olive and pistachio shades.
Food colours
Natural and synthetic food colours, blends and shade selection for the specific product and process.
FOOD COLOURS
Colour is part of the product
A food product’s colour depends on more than the colourant itself. The result is affected by product composition and medium, colourant form and solubility, dosage and processing conditions. The solution is selected for the product and target shade.
The range includes natural and synthetic colours, as well as blends for achieving a target colour.
COLOUR TYPES
NATURAL COLOURS
Annatto
Creamy to deep orange
A natural carotenoid colour for shades ranging from creamy yellow to rich orange.
8 optionsRange
Annatto
Creamy to deep orange
A natural carotenoid colour for shades ranging from creamy yellow to rich orange.
ProductItem numberFormApplications
Annatto extract01005Meat, fish, dairy and confectionery
Annatto extract01007Meat, fish, dairy and confectionery
Annatto extract01019Meat, fish, dairy and confectionery
Annatto extract01011Cheese, yoghurt and confectionery production
Annatto extract01036Cheese, yoghurt and confectionery production
Annatto colour01017Meat and fish processing
Annatto colour01029Meat and fish processing
Annatto colour01040Fish processing
Carmine
Orange-red to purple
A natural colour of animal origin, producing shades from orange-red to deep purple. It offers high heat and light stability.
9 optionsRange
Carmine
Orange-red to purple
A natural colour of animal origin, producing shades from orange-red to deep purple. It offers high heat and light stability.
ProductItem numberFormApplications
Carmine extract02002LiquidMeat, fish, dairy and confectionery
Carmine extract02020LiquidMeat, fish, dairy and confectionery
Carmine extract02056Liquid, acid-resistantConfectionery and savoury foods (sauces)
Carmine extract02005Liquid, acid-resistantConfectionery and savoury foods (sauces)
Carmine extract02038PowderMeat, dairy and confectionery
Carmine extract020860PowderMeat, dairy and confectionery industries
Carmine extract02066PowderMeat, dairy and confectionery
Carmine extract02006PowderMeat, dairy and confectionery
Carmine extract02010PowderMeat, fish, dairy and confectionery
Purple potato
red, purple
A natural food colour based on purple potato anthocyanins. It produces red and purple shades in food products. The colour depends on acidity and the formulation.
1 optionRange
Purple potato
red, purple
A natural food colour based on purple potato anthocyanins. It produces red and purple shades in food products. The colour depends on acidity and the formulation.
ProductItem numberE-numberColour
Purple potato034170E163red, purple
Red cabbage
red, purple
A natural food colour obtained from red cabbage. Its anthocyanin pigments produce shades from red to purple. The colour depends on product acidity.
1 optionRange
Red cabbage
red, purple
A natural food colour obtained from red cabbage. Its anthocyanin pigments produce shades from red to purple. The colour depends on product acidity.
ProductItem numberE-numberColour
Red cabbage034130E163red, purple
Grape skin
red, burgundy
A natural food colour obtained from grape skin. Its anthocyanin pigments produce red and burgundy shades. It is used to colour food products, taking the formulation into account.
1 optionRange
Grape skin
red, burgundy
A natural food colour obtained from grape skin. Its anthocyanin pigments produce red and burgundy shades. It is used to colour food products, taking the formulation into account.
ProductItem numberE-numberColour
Grape skin034090E163red, burgundy
Black carrot
red, burgundy
A natural food colour based on black carrot anthocyanins. It produces rich red and burgundy shades. Colour intensity and tone depend on product composition and acidity.
1 optionRange
Black carrot
red, burgundy
A natural food colour based on black carrot anthocyanins. It produces rich red and burgundy shades. Colour intensity and tone depend on product composition and acidity.
ProductItem numberE-numberColour
Black carrot100120red, burgundy
Red radish
red
A natural food colour obtained from red radish. Its anthocyanin pigments produce red and pink shades. Suitable for food products, including confectionery.
1 optionRange
Red radish
red
A natural food colour obtained from red radish. Its anthocyanin pigments produce red and pink shades. Suitable for food products, including confectionery.
ProductItem numberE-numberColour
Red radish100260red
Turmeric
Yellow shades
A natural plant-based colour for bright yellow and orange shades.
3 optionsRange
Turmeric
Yellow shades
A natural plant-based colour for bright yellow and orange shades.
ProductItem numberFormApplications
Turmeric extract05001Liquid, water- and oil-solubleBaked goods, fats and oils, instant foods and confectionery
Turmeric extract05005Liquid, water-solubleBaked goods, fats and oils, instant foods and confectionery
Turmeric extract05008Powder, water-solubleBaked goods, fats and oils, instant foods and confectionery
Lutein
yellow, transparent
A natural food colour based on lutein, a carotenoid pigment. Used to produce yellow shades in food products. The form and dosage are selected for the composition and manufacturing process.
1 optionRange
Lutein
yellow, transparent
A natural food colour based on lutein, a carotenoid pigment. Used to produce yellow shades in food products. The form and dosage are selected for the composition and manufacturing process.
ProductItem numberE-numberColour
Lutein038060E161byellow, transparent
Safflower extract
yellow, transparent
A natural food colour obtained from safflower. It produces yellow shades in food products and is used to colour confectionery and syrups.
1 optionRange
Safflower extract
yellow, transparent
A natural food colour obtained from safflower. It produces yellow shades in food products and is used to colour confectionery and syrups.
ProductItem numberE-numberColour
Safflower extract100100yellow, transparent
Beta-carotene
Yellow-orange shades
A food colour for yellow and yellow-orange shades. Available in water- and oil-soluble forms.
5 optionsRange
Beta-carotene
Yellow-orange shades
A food colour for yellow and yellow-orange shades. Available in water- and oil-soluble forms.
ProductItem numberFormApplications
Beta-carotene040010Oil-solubleFats and oils and confectionery industries
Beta-carotene040042Oil-solubleFats and oils and confectionery industries
Beta-carotene040120Oil-solubleFats and oils and confectionery industries
Beta-carotene040300Water-solubleFats and oils and confectionery industries, baked goods and instant foods
Beta-carotene040272Water-solubleFats and oils and confectionery industries, baked goods and instant foods
Caramel colour
Light golden to dark brown
A food colour made from heat-treated carbohydrates, producing shades from light golden to dark brown.
5 optionsRange
Caramel colour
Light golden to dark brown
A food colour made from heat-treated carbohydrates, producing shades from light golden to dark brown.
ProductTypeFormApplications
Caramel colourType IV (E150d)LiquidBeverages, baked goods, meat processing and confectionery industries
Caramel colourType IV (E150d)PowderBeverages, baked goods, meat processing and confectionery industries
Caramel colourType I (E150a)LiquidApplications not specified
Caramel colourType III (E150c)LiquidApplications not specified
Caramel colourType III (E150c)PowderApplications not specified
Paprika
Soft peach to red-orange
A natural colour based on paprika extract, producing shades from soft peach to rich red-orange.
5 optionsRange
Paprika
Soft peach to red-orange
A natural colour based on paprika extract, producing shades from soft peach to rich red-orange.
ProductItem numberFormApplications
Paprika extract06001Liquid, oil-solubleSauces, marinades and fish processing
Paprika extract060031Liquid, water-solubleSauces, marinades and fish processing
Paprika extract060290Powder, water-solubleDry mixes and snacks
Paprika extract060370Liquid, oil-solubleSauces, marinades and fish processing
Paprika extract060400Powder, water-solubleDry mixes and snacks
Genipap extract
light blue, blue
A natural food colour based on genipap extract. Used to produce light blue and blue shades in food products, including confectionery, according to the target colour and processing conditions.
1 optionRange
Genipap extract
light blue, blue
A natural food colour based on genipap extract. Used to produce light blue and blue shades in food products, including confectionery, according to the target colour and processing conditions.
ProductItem numberE-numberColour
Genipap extract100290light blue, blue
Vegetable carbon
Black
A natural, insoluble black food pigment. Used on its own or in blends with other colours to produce darker shades.
2 optionsRange
Vegetable carbon
Black
A natural, insoluble black food pigment. Used on its own or in blends with other colours to produce darker shades.
ProductItem numberFormApplications
Vegetable carbon036010Water-dispersible powderFish processing and confectionery
Vegetable carbon036090Water-dispersible pasteFish processing and confectionery
BLENDED SOLUTIONS
EcoBlend
EcoBlend blended colours
A wide range of shades: yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, blue, turquoise, green, brown, grey and black
A range of blended colours developed for specific product requirements, including target shade, form and solubility.
32 optionsRange
EcoBlend blended colours
A wide range of shades: yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, blue, turquoise, green, brown, grey and black
A range of blended colours developed for specific product requirements, including target shade, form and solubility.
ProductItem numberFormColourApplications
EcoBlend03009Water-soluble powderRedMeat processing
EcoBlend03016Water-soluble liquidDark orangeDeli products
EcoBlend030310LiquidRed-orangeFish processing and canned foods
EcoBlend03080Water-soluble liquidGreen shadesConfectionery and dairy industries
EcoBlend031001Water-soluble liquidGreen, emeraldConfectionery and dairy industries
EcoBlend03102Water-soluble liquidGreen, emeraldConfectionery and dairy industries
EcoBlend03104Water-soluble liquidGreen shadesConfectionery and dairy industries
EcoBlend03106Water-soluble powderGreen, emeraldConfectionery and dairy industries
EcoBlend031071Water-soluble liquidGreen, emeraldConfectionery and dairy industries
EcoBlend031091Water-soluble liquidGreen shadesConfectionery and dairy industries
EcoBlend031120Water-soluble powderGreen shadesConfectionery and dairy industries
EcoBlend032071Water-soluble liquidOrange-redFish processing
EcoBlend032730Water-soluble liquidRedMeat processing and confectionery industry
EcoBlend032920Water-dispersible powderGrey, blackConfectionery industry
EcoBlend032980Water-soluble liquidTurquoise shadesConfectionery industry
EcoBlend034010Water-soluble liquidPurple shades at pH 2–5Confectionery, dairy and beverage industries
EcoBlend034040Water-soluble powderPurple shades at pH 2–5Confectionery, dairy and beverage industries
EcoBlend035020Water-soluble powderPinkConfectionery, dairy and meat processing
EcoBlend035030Water-soluble powderRedConfectionery, dairy and meat processing
EcoBlend036010Water-dispersible powderGrey, blackFish processing and confectionery production
EcoBlend036090Water-dispersible pasteGrey, blackFish processing and confectionery production
EcoBlend037040Water-soluble powderBrown shadesBeverages, confectionery and dairy industries
EcoBlend037050Water-soluble liquidBrown shadesBeverages, confectionery and dairy industries
EcoBlend100010Water-soluble powderLight blue, blueConfectionery production
EcoBlend032930Water-soluble liquidRedMeat processing, confectionery and dairy industries
EcoBlend032950Oil-soluble liquidRedConfectionery production
EcoBlend03018Water-soluble powderRedMeat processing
EcoBlend030711Water-soluble liquidGolden, yellowMeat processing, confectionery and dairy industries
EcoBlend032790Water-soluble powderGreenConfectionery industry
EcoBlend032850Water-soluble liquidRedConfectionery and meat processing
EcoBlend032890Water-soluble liquidRedConfectionery and meat processing
EcoBlend32900Water-soluble liquidRedConfectionery and meat processing
SPECIALISED SOLUTIONS
Colours for surimi sticks
Surimi stick colours
Orange to red
A range of natural colours developed specifically for surimi stick production. It is designed for minimal colour migration and improved colour stability during storage.
A shade can be selected from the range or developed to meet the manufacturer’s requirements.
SYNTHETIC COLOURS
Ponceau 4R
Deep red range
A synthetic, water-soluble bright red colour. It can be used on its own or in blends with other colours.
Cochineal red · salmon shade
Light salmon to deep red-salmon
A blended colour for the characteristic salmon shade in fish products.
Tartrazine
Light lemon yellow to rich yellow
A synthetic colour for bright yellow shades. Used on its own or in blends to create other colours.
Sunset Yellow
Golden yellow to deep orange
A synthetic colour for yellow-orange and orange shades.
Carmoisine
Deep pink-red to dark red
A synthetic colour for red and red-pink shades. It can be blended to create complex colours.
Indigo carmine
Bright blue to deep navy blue
A water-soluble synthetic blue colour. Used on its own or in blends to produce green, purple, brown and dark shades.
SOLUTION SELECTION
One colour, different processing requirements
Selecting a colour involves more than the target shade. The solution depends on product composition, colourant form and processing conditions.
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Shade
The colour and intensity required in the finished product.
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Solubility
Water- or oil-soluble form, depending on the product formulation.
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Product medium
The composition and properties of the food system in which the colour is used.
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Processing conditions
Production conditions and colour stability requirements.
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