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Palette of Hues

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Annatto

  • Liquid
  • Powder
  • Superior Stability
Hue: Yellow orange to rich orange
  • Alternative Protein
  • Baked Goods
  • Batters & Breadings
  • Beverages
  • Brines
  • Dairy
  • Processed Cheese
  • Processed Meat
  • Sauces & Dressings
  • Seasoning Blends
Annatto seeds come from the achiote tree, mainly found in tropical regions like South America and the Caribbean. This natural raw material produces shades ranging from yellow to orange and is commonly used in cheese, butter, snacks, and processed foods. Annatto is known for its strong coloring power and compatibility with a variety of food applications.
Heat Stability:
4 of 5
Light Stability:
2 of 5
PH Stability:
3.0-8.0
Annatto

Beet

  • Liquid
  • Minimally-Processed
  • Powder
  • Superior Stability
Hue: Pink to deep red and purple
  • Alternative Protein
  • Baked Goods
  • Bakery
  • Confectionery
  • Dairy
  • Sauces & Dressings
  • Seasoning Blends
  • Snacks
Sourced from beetroot, beet provides natural red to purple hues, making it an ideal raw material for a wide variety of food applications. Grown primarily in North America, Europe, and Russia, beets are highly valued for their vivid coloring. This raw material is frequently used in beverages, confectionery, plant-based products, and dairy due to its striking color and natural appeal.
Heat Stability:
1 of 5
Light Stability:
2 of 5
PH Stability:
3.0-7.0
Beet

Black Carrot

  • Liquid
  • Minimally-Processed
  • Powder
Hue: Deep purple to reddish purple
  • Beverages
  • Confectionery
  • Sauces & Dressings
  • Seasoning Blends
Black carrot provides natural pigments that range from purple to red, offering rich and bold hues. Grown primarily in regions such as North America and Europe, purple carrot is a versatile natural color source used in beverages, dairy, Confectionery, and plant-based products. Its deep color and antioxidant properties make it a popular choice for clean-label applications.
Heat Stability:
4 of 5
Light Stability:
4 of 5
PH Stability:
< 4.5
Black carrot

Caramelized Sugar

  • Liquid
Hue: Light amber to dark brown
  • Alternative Protein
  • Baked Goods
  • Bakery
  • Batters & Breadings
  • Beverages
  • Confectionery
  • Dairy
  • Processed Cheese
  • Processed Meat
  • Sauces & Dressings
  • Snacks
Caramelized sugar is a natural raw material produced by heating sugar, offering shades from light brown to deep amber. Sourced globally, it is used in a variety of food and beverage applications like sauces, soft drinks, baked goods, and desserts. Its rich, warm tones and versatility make it a popular choice for natural coloring.
Heat Stability:
4 of 5
Light Stability:
4 of 5
PH Stability:
2.5-7.0
Caramelized sugar

Carmine

  • Liquid
Hue: Bright red to pink
  • Alternative Protein
  • Baked Goods
  • Beverages
  • Brines
  • Cheese/Dairy
  • Dairy
  • Processed Meat
  • Sauces & Dressings
  • Seasoning Blends
  • Snacks
Carmine, derived from the cochineal insect found in regions like Peru and Mexico, produces vivid red to pink hues. It is a widely used natural color source in applications such as confectionery, dairy, and beverages. Carmine offers excellent stability and a brilliant, eye-catching color.
Heat Stability:
5 of 5
Light Stability:
5 of 5
PH Stability:
3.0-7.0
Carmine

Chlorophyll/Chlorophyllin

  • Liquid
Hue: Bright green to yellow-green
  • Confectionery
  • Dairy
  • Sauces & Dressings
  • Snacks
Chlorophyll, extracted from Alfalfa and Fescue grass produces vibrant green hues. It is primarily grown in North America and Europe and is often used in food applications requiring green shades, such as dairy and extruded snacks. Chlorophyll’s natural color and health benefits contribute to its popularity as a green pigment source.
Heat Stability:
3 of 5
Light Stability:
3 of 5
PH Stability:
3.0-8.0
Chlorophyllin

Malt

  • Powder
Hue: Light to dark brown
  • Alternative Protein
  • Baked Goods
  • Batters & Breadings
  • Beverages
  • Processed Meat
  • Sauces & Dressings
  • Seasoning Blends
  • Snacks
Malt is a grain-based raw material, primarily derived from barley, that delivers warm, brown hues. Grown in regions such as Europe and North America, malt is often used in bakery, brewing, and snack applications. Its natural brown tones and clean-label appeal make it a go-to color source for earthy, robust color profiles. Malt currently is not approved as a color ingredient in the United States.
Heat Stability:
5 of 5
Light Stability:
5 of 5
PH Stability:
2.5-7.0
Malt

Natural Beta-Carotene

  • Liquid
  • Minimally-Processed
  • Powder
  • Superior Stability
Hue: Bright to golden yellow to slight orange
  • Alternative Protein
  • Baked Goods
  • Batters & Breadings
  • Processed Cheese
  • Processed Meat
  • Sauces & Dressings
  • Seasoning Blends
  • Snacks
Natural fungal beta-carotene is produced through fermentation using select strains of fungi and delivers vibrant yellow to orange hues. This non-GMO, plant-identical pigment is valued for its stability and clean-label appeal. It’s known for providing a bright, naturally sourced color solution.
Heat Stability:
4 of 5
Light Stability:
4 of 5
PH Stability:
3.0-8.0
Beta carotene

Orange Carrot

  • Liquid
  • Minimally-Processed
  • Powder
  • Superior Stability
  • Vertically Integrated
Hue: Bright to golden yellow to slight orange
  • Alternative Protein
  • Baked Goods
  • Bakery
  • Batters & Breadings
  • Dairy
  • Processed Cheese
  • Processed Meat
  • Sauces & Dressings
  • Seasoning Blends
  • Snacks
Orange carrots offer a natural spectrum of colors ranging from yellow to bright orange. As a vertically integrated producer of this raw material in the US, we maintain complete oversight of carrot cultivation to ensure consistent quality. Though also grown in North America and Europe, orange carrots are commonly used in applications like beverages, soups, bakery products, and dairy for their appealing color and clean-label attributes.
Heat Stability:
4 of 5
Light Stability:
4 of 5
PH Stability:
3.0-8.0
Carrot

Paprika

  • Liquid
  • Minimally-Processed
  • Powder
  • Superior Stability
  • Vertically Integrated
Hue: Orange to reddish orange
  • Alternative Protein
  • Baked Goods
  • Bakery
  • Batters & Breadings
  • Dairy
  • Dressings
  • Processed Cheese
  • Processed Meat
  • Sauces & Dressings
  • Seasoning Blends
  • Snacks
Paprika is a vibrant spice made from ground red peppers, providing a natural range of colors from rich red to deep orange. We are vertically integrated with paprika production in the US, ensuring quality control from seed to harvest. While it primarily grows in regions like Spain, Hungary, and South America, paprika is a popular natural coloring source for seasoning blends, snacks, and processed meats due to its bold color.
Heat Stability:
4 of 5
Light Stability:
4 of 5
PH Stability:
3.0-8.0
Paprika

Purple Sweet Potato

  • Liquid
  • Powder
Hue: Pink-purple to purple
  • Beverages
  • Brines
  • Confectionery
  • Sauces & Dressings
  • Seasoning Blends
Purple sweet potato provides a natural range of colors from deep purple to red, making it a popular choice for vibrant, clean-label color solutions. Grown primarily in regions such as Asia and North America, it is frequently used in beverages, bakery items, dairy, and Confectionery. Purple sweet potato is valued for its strong coloring properties and natural, plant-based origin.
Heat Stability:
4 of 5
Light Stability:
4 of 5
PH Stability:
< 4.5
Purple sweet potato

Red Radish

  • Liquid
  • Minimally-Processed
  • Powder
Hue: Pink to bright red
  • Beverages
  • Confectionery
  • Sauces & Dressings
  • Seasoning Blends
Black carrot provides natural pigments that range from purple to red, offering rich and bold hues. Grown primarily in regions such as North America and Europe, purple carrot is a versatile natural color source used in beverages, dairy, Confectionery, and plant-based products. Its deep color and antioxidant properties make it a popular choice for clean-label applications.
Heat Stability:
4 of 5
Light Stability:
4 of 5
PH Stability:
< 4.5
Red Radish

Safflower

  • Minimally-Processed
  • Powder
Hue: Bright yellow
  • Alternative Protein
  • Baked Goods
  • Batters & Breadings
  • Beverages
  • Brines
  • Dairy
  • Sauces & Dressings
  • Seasoning Blends
  • Snacks
Safflower offers a natural yellow to light orange color and is primarily cultivated in regions like the US, Mexico, and India. Its mild hue makes it ideal for light-colored beverages, dairy products, and confectionery. Safflower is valued for its versatility and ability to provide subtle, naturally derived colors.
Heat Stability:
5 of 5
Light Stability:
4 of 5
PH Stability:
All
Safflower

Spirulina

  • Liquid
  • Minimally-Processed
  • Powder
Hue: Blueish green to deep blue
  • Beverages
  • Confectionery
  • Dairy
  • Sauces & Dressings
  • Seasoning Blends
  • Snacks
Spirulina is a blue-green algae sourced from freshwater lakes and ponds, commonly found in regions like Asia and South America. It delivers striking blue to green hues, making it a popular natural colorant in confectionery, beverages, and frozen desserts. Spirulina is highly valued for its vibrant color and natural, plant-based origin.
Heat Stability:
2 of 5
Light Stability:
4 of 5
PH Stability:
3.5-7.0
Spirulina

Turmeric

  • Liquid
  • Minimally-Processed
  • Powder
Hue: Bright yellow to greenish yellow
  • Baked Goods
  • Batters & Breadings
  • Brines
  • Cheese/Dairy
  • Sauces & Dressings
  • Seasoning Blends
  • Snacks
Turmeric, known for its golden-yellow pigment, is a root commonly grown in India and Southeast Asia. It provides bright yellow hues, making it a popular choice for natural coloring in sauces, beverages, and baked goods. As a raw material, turmeric is prized for its vibrant color and natural origin, aligning with clean-label trends.
Heat Stability:
5 of 5
Light Stability:
1 of 5
PH Stability:
2.5-6.5
tumeric root crosswise slices with ground powder
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