Certified Food Colors

Slide Show: A Look at Natural Colors

As more and more consumers are looking for more-natural ingredients, product designers are taking a closer look at natural colors to enhance food and beverage appearance. ...More
April 4, 2012
Posted in Galleries, Colors
Vegetable-Based Colors

The term “natural color" is commonly used by both consumers and industry, when in fact there is no legal definition for "natural" color. ...More
January 18, 2012
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Colors
The Joy of Color

From a consumer standpoint, most baked goods are measured by their visual appeal, so color is a crucial aspect in defining and strengthening a brand. ...More
July 27, 2011
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Colors
Really Bad Bugs and Food-Safety Concerns

In between all the public shrieking about relatively innocuous health issues like consumption of high-fructose corn syrup or certified colors lurks a real health issue—contamination of foods with pathogens and allergens. This means food-safety issues are paramount. ...More
July 15, 2011 By Lynn Kuntz
Posted in Blog, Colors
Clarifying Clean Labels

Many food and beverage manufacturers are revisiting product formulations and cleaning up product labels by replacing ingredients that have become outdated in the eyes of some consumers. ...More
May 24, 2011
Posted in Articles, Colors, Flavor
Healthy Food Halos

With food, perception is everything. For a panel of primary household shoppers, the general consensus was “processed” equals bad. And “more processed” was worse. ...More
May 6, 2011 By Lynn Kuntz
Posted in Blog, Bakery / Cereal, Colors, Flavor
Annatto and Turmeric: Naturally Golden

Product developers are increasingly looking to color foods with natural ingredients. For the yellow to orange spectrum, annatto and turmeric can fit the bill nicely. ...More
April 19, 2011
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Colors, Dressing / Marinades
Natural Colors Go for the Green

Consumers are increasingly interested in clean labels. The use of natural colors—which continue to grow in number—can help formulators meet that goal. ...More
March 22, 2011
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Colors, Flavor
Food Colors and ADHD

Everything from vaccines to food colors have been implicated for contributing to behavioral problems, including ADHD, in children. Is the hue and cry warranted, or are food colors getting a bad rap for no reason? ...More
December 13, 2010
Posted in Articles, Colors
Natural Colors for Beverages: A Rainbow of Possibilities

From anthocyanins to zeaxanthin, Mother Nature has supplied a palette of colors that the industry has used to develop natural colorants that can supply a rainbow of beverage colors—if they are used correctly. ...More
October 18, 2010
Posted in Articles, Colors