Natural Food Colors
What is Natural Food Colors?
Natural food colors are pigments derived from plant, animal, or mineral sources. They are extracted using various methods, including pressing, grinding, or solvent extraction, to isolate the coloring compounds. These colors are used to add or restore color to foods, making them more visually appealing.
Is Natural Food Colors gluten-free?
Gluten is not typically associated with natural food colors.
Is Natural Food Colors a major allergen?
Natural food colors are not typically derived from the major allergens.
What is Natural Food Colors used for?
Manufacturers use natural food colors to enhance the visual appeal of products by adding or restoring color.
Is Natural Food Colors safe?
Natural food colors are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use natural food colors to enhance the visual appeal of products by adding or restoring color. They are found in a wide variety of foods, including baked goods, dairy products, beverages, and confectionery.
Health notes
Natural food colors are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have also evaluated many natural colorants. While generally considered safe, some individuals may experience sensitivities to certain natural colorings. Research into the long-term effects of consuming specific natural food colors at high levels is ongoing.
Allergen info
Natural food colors are not typically derived from the major allergens. However, the source of the natural colorant should be checked for potential allergen cross-contamination or if it is derived from an allergen (e.g., carmine from cochineal insects, which are not a major allergen but could be a concern for some). Gluten is not typically associated with natural food colors.
Foods that contain Natural Food Colors
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Paskesz Candy Company
Sour Worms Magic Gummi, Sour Worms
High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving
321kcal
0Protein
0Fat
82.1Carbs
FRESH & EASY
Coconut Cupcake
High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving
430kcal
1.6Protein
25Fat
50Carbs
Boboli International, LLC
Mini Pie Bites, Coconut Cream
294kcal
4.8Protein
12.7Fat
41.3Carbs
Western Manufacturing Corp.
Vanilla Chocolate Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Coated With Fine Chocolate Minis Bars, Vanilla Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 38% DV per serving
311kcal
1.6Protein
21.8Fat
27.3Carbs
Real Kosher Ice Cream Co.
Vanilla Strawberry Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Minis Bars Coated With Fine Chocolate, Vanilla Strawberry
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
295kcal
1.6Protein
18.6Fat
30.7Carbs
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