Egg Shade Color

Egg Shade Color is a food coloring made from annatto and turmeric. Annatto comes from the seeds of the achiote tree, and turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. These natural colorants are processed to create a shade that mimics the color of egg yolks.

Manufacturers add Egg Shade Color to foods to give them a yellow or orange hue, similar to that of egg yolks. It is often used in baked goods like croissants, muffins, and pastries, as well as in frozen appetizers, pizza, and ice cream.

Egg Shade Color is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Annatto and turmeric are widely consumed in foods and are not associated with adverse health effects at typical intake levels. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated annatto and turmeric and found them to be safe. No significant controversies exist regarding the safety of these ingredients at levels used in food.