Food Color Pigments for Baking, Confectionery, and Beverage Industry

Product Overview‌

NutriHue® Food Color Pigments are precision-engineered colorants designed to meet the rigorous demands of the global food and beverage industry. Available in ‌liquid, powder, gel, and oil-dispersible forms‌, our portfolio spans natural, nature-identical, and synthetic pigments to deliver unmatched vibrancy, stability, and compliance for baked goods, candies, beverages, and decorative finishes. Certified by FDA 21 CFR, EU Regulation 1333/2008, and ISO 22000, NutriHue® ensures safe, consistent coloration while adhering to Halal, Kosher, and Clean Label standards.

‌Key Highlights:‌

• ‌Global Compliance:‌ Meets FDA, EFSA, JECFA, and FSSAI regulations for food additives.
• ‌Thermal & pH Stability:‌ Withstands baking temperatures up to 250°C and pH 2–12.
• ‌Custom Solutions:‌ Tailored shades, solubility profiles, and allergen-free formulations.
• ‌Sustainability Focus:‌ 30% plant-based carriers, recyclable packaging, and carbon-neutral production.

‌Key Features & Technical Advantages‌

‌1. Unmatched Color Performance‌

• ‌High Color Strength (Colour Index):‌
  • Natural Anthocyanins (E163): 10–15 CVU/g (pH-dependent red to blue hues).
  • Synthetic Allura Red AC (E129): 85–90% dye content (λmax 504 nm).
  • Turmeric Oleoresin (E100): Curcuminoid content ≥95% (λmax 420–430 nm).
• ‌Opacity & Brilliance:‌ Achieve 0.8–1.2 CIELAB chroma values for eye-catching aesthetics.
• ‌Lightfastness:‌ ΔE ≤2.0 after 500 hrs xenon arc exposure (ISO 105-B02).

‌2. Formulation Versatility‌

• ‌Baking Applications:‌
  • No color fade in cakes, cookies, or bread during 30-minute baking at 180°C.
  • Compatible with reducing sugars (no Maillard reaction interference).
• ‌Confectionery Mastery:‌
  • Prevents sugar bloom in gummies and hard candies (aw ≤0.6).
  • Stable in high-sucrose (70%+) and polyol-based systems.
• ‌Beverage Clarity:‌
  • Instant cold-water solubility (<30 seconds) for ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages.
  • No precipitation in acidic (pH 2.5–3.5) or carbonated environments.

‌3. Safety & Regulatory Assurance‌

• ‌Allergen-Free:‌ No gluten, dairy, soy, or nuts (tested to 1 ppm LoD).
• ‌Heavy Metal Control:‌ Pb ≤1 ppm, As ≤0.5 ppm, Hg ≤0.1 ppm (ICP-MS tested).
• ‌Microbial Safety:‌ Total plate count ≤1,000 CFU/g, Salmonella absent in 25g.

‌4. Cost Efficiency & Sustainability‌

• ‌Extended Shelf Life:‌ 24-month stability at 25°C/60% RH.
• ‌Dosage Optimization:‌ 0.01–0.1% usage rate for most applications.
• ‌Carbon Footprint:‌ 50% lower CO₂ emissions vs. industry benchmarks (ISO 14064 certified).

‌Technical Specifications‌

‌Applications Across Food & Beverage Sectors‌

‌1. Baking & Decorations‌

• ‌Cakes & Pastries:‌
  • Buttercream: Achieve pastel shades with 0.05% liquid colorant (no oil separation).
  • Fondant: Prevent cracking with glycerin-compatible gel colors.
• ‌Cookies & Biscuits:‌
  • Maintain color integrity during high-speed extrusion (500 ppm heat-stable pigments).
  • Resist browning in sugar-free baked goods (erythritol/maltitol compatibility).

‌2. Confectionery & Chocolate‌

• ‌Gummies & Jellies:‌
  • pH-stable colors for layered products (pH 3.2–4.5).
  • No migration in starch-molded candies.
• ‌Chocolate Coatings:‌
  • Oil-based dispersions for tempered chocolate (≤20 µm particle size).
  • No bloom formation in dark/white chocolate blends.

‌3. Beverages & Dairy‌

• ‌Soft Drinks & Juices:‌
  • Transparent hues in clear PET bottles (no UV degradation at 450 nm).
  • Stable in vitamin-fortified beverages (no interaction with B3/B12).
• ‌Dairy Products:‌
  • Yogurt: No color settling in high-calcium systems (pH 4.2–4.6).
  • Ice Cream: Uniform dispersion in high-fat (12–18%) formulations.

‌4. Savory & Snack Foods‌

• ‌Extruded Snacks:‌
  • Vibrant coatings resistant to frying (180°C, 2 min).
  • No color transfer to packaging films.
• ‌Seasoning Blends:‌
  • Dust-resistant powder colors for dry mixes.
  • Stable in high-salt (20–25%) environments.

‌Competitive Advantages vs. Alternatives‌

‌Production & Quality Assurance‌

1. ‌Raw Material Sourcing:‌
   • Natural pigments: Non-GMO beetroot, butterfly pea, spirulina (EU Organic Certified).
   • Synthetics: Kosher-certified intermediates (GMP Grade).
2. ‌Processing:‌
   • Microencapsulation for heat/pH stability (spray-dried/lyophilized).
   • Nanoemulsion technology for oil-soluble applications.
3. ‌Quality Control:‌
   • HPLC analysis for pigment concentration (e.g., ≥85% betanin in beetroot).
   • Accelerated stability testing (40°C/75% RH for 3 months = 24-month shelf life).
   • 3rd-party allergen validation (ELISA testing).

‌Packaging & Logistics‌

• ‌Liquid Colors:‌ 1–5 kg HDPE bottles with UV protection.
• ‌Powders:‌ 25 kg multi-layer foil bags with moisture barrier (<0.3% RH ingress).
• ‌Gels:‌ 10 kg pails with anti-microbial liners.
• ‌Global Compliance:‌ FSSC 22000, IFS Food, and BRCGS AA+ certified facilities.

‌Why Choose NutriHue® Food Colors?‌

1. ‌End-to-End Compliance:‌ From raw materials to finished product labeling.
2. ‌R&D Partnership:‌ 50+ pre-approved blends for faster time-to-market.
3. ‌Traceability:‌ Blockchain-enabled batch tracking from farm to factory.
4. ‌Scalability:‌ Production capacities from 100 kg to 50-ton batches.

 Beside we can provide Blended Colors, many more, as per client's shade and specification

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