Natural Strawberry Color
What is Natural Strawberry Color?
Natural Strawberry Color is a coloring agent derived from strawberries. It is typically produced by extracting pigments from the fruit, often using processes like pressing or solvent extraction, followed by purification and concentration.
Is Natural Strawberry Color vegan?
Natural Strawberry Color is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Natural Strawberry Color a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Natural Strawberry Color used for?
Manufacturers add Natural Strawberry Color to foods to provide a red or pink hue, mimicking the color of strawberries.
Is Natural Strawberry Color safe?
Natural Strawberry Color is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add Natural Strawberry Color to foods to provide a red or pink hue, mimicking the color of strawberries. It is commonly found in products where a strawberry flavor or appearance is desired, such as yogurts, candies, baked goods, and beverages.
Health notes
Natural Strawberry Color is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is made from a natural food source and does not typically raise health concerns when consumed in amounts found in food. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have also evaluated natural colorants, and they are widely permitted in food products.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Natural Strawberry Color
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