Food colours manufactured by us are a popular ingredient in a variety of food items. From Beverages to confectioneries they are found everywhere. Ice-creams, dairy products, soft drinks, pet food etc are some of the popular items on which food colours are used. They are also used in oral drugs like capsules, tablets, syrups, liquids, etc, The food colors give a pleasant look and add to the appearance of a product. Their usage is totally regulated by the FDA.

Types of Food Colours

• Natural Food Colours
• Synthetic Food Colours

Natural Food Color can be a dye, pigment or any substance that is procured from vegetable, animal, or minerals. It has the capability to add color to different applications. This may be food, drug, cosmetics. Natural food color come from numerous sources like herbs, seeds, fruits, vegetables to even algae and insects.

These days due to growing awareness and concern for health, natural food colours have stareted replacing the artificial colours. It has been seen that natural food colours not only add colours but additionally give some health benefits also. Depending upon the application, a suitable Natural Color can be easily achieved with factors like pH, heat, light storage etc kept in consideration. Not only food, the natural food colors find application that extends to Pharmaceutical industries also.