Food Colors in Food

Color additives give foods a consistent or appealing color. Every color additive used in US food must be approved by the FDA, and certified colors such as FD&C Red No. 40 must be listed by name.

Red 40 In 29042 products Red 40, also known as Allura Red AC, is a synthetic red dye. It is manufactured from petroleum-based raw materials … What is Red 40? → Caramel Color In 26361 products Caramel color is a brown food coloring made by heating carbohydrates (sugars) with or without acids, alkalis, or salts. This … What is Caramel Color? → Yellow 5 In 22110 products Yellow 5, also known as Tartrazine, is a synthetic yellow dye used to color foods. It is produced from petroleum … What is Yellow 5? → Blue 1 In 21089 products Blue 1, also known as Brilliant Blue FCF, is a synthetic food dye. It is chemically produced from petroleum to … What is Blue 1? → Paprika In 17550 products Paprika is a spice made from the dried, ground pods of various mild chili peppers, specifically those from the Capsicum … What is Paprika? → Yellow 6 In 16918 products Yellow 6 is a synthetic food dye, also known as FD&C Yellow No. 6. It is produced through chemical synthesis, … What is Yellow 6? → Turmeric In 12460 products Turmeric is a spice that comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, which is related to ginger. It's … What is Turmeric? → Annatto In 11632 products Annatto is a natural food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana), native to tropical regions. … What is Annatto? → Titanium Dioxide In 11398 products Titanium dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral that is processed into a fine white powder. It is a pigment derived … What is Titanium Dioxide? → Beta Carotene In 10177 products Beta carotene is a naturally occurring pigment that gives many fruits and vegetables their yellow, orange, and red colors. It … What is Beta Carotene? → Artificial Color In 7448 products Artificial colors are synthetic substances used to add color to foods and beverages. Unlike natural colors, they are chemically manufactured … What is Artificial Color? → Red 40 Lake In 7232 products Red 40 Lake is a color additive derived from Red 40, a synthetic dye. It is made by combining the … What is Red 40 Lake? → Red 3 In 6373 products Red 3, also known as Erythrosine, is a synthetic color additive. It is a cherry-pink dye made through chemical synthesis. … What is Red 3? → Yellow 5 Lake In 6216 products Yellow 5 Lake is a synthetic color additive derived from petroleum. It is an insoluble pigment made by precipitating the … What is Yellow 5 Lake? → Annatto Extract In 5409 products Annatto extract is a natural food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana), a shrub native … What is Annatto Extract? → Yellow 6 Lake In 5408 products Yellow 6 Lake is a color additive made by combining the synthetic dye Yellow 6 (also known as Sunset Yellow … What is Yellow 6 Lake? → Color Added In 4989 products The term "Color Added" refers to any substance used to impart or restore color to food. These substances can come … What is Color Added? → Color In 4748 products Color is a general term for any substance added to food to give it a specific hue or to restore … What is Color? → Blue 1 Lake In 4649 products Blue 1 Lake is an insoluble pigment derived from FD&C Blue No. 1, also known as Brilliant Blue FCF. It … What is Blue 1 Lake? → Artificial Colors In 4174 products Artificial colors are substances added to foods to change or enhance their appearance. They are typically synthetic, meaning they are … What is Artificial Colors? → Extractives Of Paprika In 3715 products Extractives of paprika, also known as paprika oleoresin, are a natural extract obtained from the dried fruit of the paprika … What is Extractives Of Paprika? → Paprika Extract In 3562 products Paprika extract, also known as paprika oleoresin, is a natural color and flavor derived from the fruit of the paprika … What is Paprika Extract? → Blue 2 Lake In 3559 products Blue 2 Lake is a synthetic color additive. It is a "lake" pigment, meaning it's made by combining the water-soluble … What is Blue 2 Lake? → Blue 2 In 3334 products Blue 2, also known as Indigotine or Indigo Carmine, is a synthetic blue food dye. It is produced through chemical … What is Blue 2? → FD&C Yellow #5 In 3210 products FD&C Yellow #5, also known as Tartrazine, is a synthetic yellow dye. It is made from petroleum. What is FD&C Yellow #5? → Annatto Color In 2740 products Annatto color is a natural food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana). The color is … What is Annatto Color? → Vegetable Color In 2702 products Vegetable Color is a broad term for food colorings derived from plant sources. These colors are extracted from various fruits, … What is Vegetable Color? → Caramel In 2656 products Caramel is a food ingredient made by heating various sugars, such as glucose syrup or sucrose. This heating process causes … What is Caramel? → FD&C Blue #1 In 2546 products FD&C Blue #1, also known as Brilliant Blue FCF, is a synthetic color additive. It is a bright blue dye … What is FD&C Blue #1? → Colors In 2467 products Colors are substances added to food products to change or enhance their visual appearance. They can be derived from natural … What is Colors? → Oleoresin Of Paprika In 2433 products Oleoresin of paprika is a natural extract obtained from the dried fruits of the paprika plant (Capsicum annuum L.). It … What is Oleoresin Of Paprika? → Oleoresin Paprika In 2061 products Oleoresin paprika is a natural extract obtained from the pods of the Capsicum annuum pepper, commonly known as paprika. It … What is Oleoresin Paprika? → FD&C Yellow #6 In 1849 products FD&C Yellow #6 is a synthetic food dye. It is made from petroleum and is used to give foods an … What is FD&C Yellow #6? → Beet Powder In 1768 products Beet powder is made by drying and grinding the roots of the beetroot plant (Beta vulgaris). This process removes most … What is Beet Powder? → Turmeric Extract In 1609 products Turmeric extract is a concentrated compound derived from the turmeric plant, a spice native to Southeast Asia. The active compound, … What is Turmeric Extract? → Coloring In 1462 products Coloring is a broad term for any substance added to food to change or enhance its color. These substances can … What is Coloring? → Paprika Oleoresin In 1408 products Paprika oleoresin is a natural food coloring derived from the dried fruits of the Capsicum annuum plant, commonly known as … What is Paprika Oleoresin? → FD&C Red #3 In 1272 products FD&C Red #3, also known as Erythrosine, is a synthetic color additive. It is a cherry-pink dye that is manufactured … What is FD&C Red #3? → Extractive Of Paprika In 1012 products Extractive of paprika is a natural coloring agent derived from the dried pods of the Capsicum annuum plant. The coloring … What is Extractive Of Paprika? → Yellow 5 & 6 In 942 products Yellow 5 (also known as Tartrazine) and Yellow 6 (also known as Sunset Yellow FCF) are synthetic food dyes. They … What is Yellow 5 & 6? → Carmine In 927 products Carmine is a vibrant red pigment derived from cochineal insects (Dactylopius coccus). The insects are dried, crushed, and then processed … What is Carmine? → Annatto Extract Color In 875 products Annatto extract is a natural food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana). The seeds are … What is Annatto Extract Color? → Organic Turmeric In 777 products Turmeric is a vibrant yellow-orange spice derived from the root of the *Curcuma longa* plant, native to Southeast Asia. It … What is Organic Turmeric? → Spirulina Extract In 770 products Spirulina extract is a vibrant blue or green colorant derived from spirulina, a type of blue-green algae. The algae are … What is Spirulina Extract? → Turmeric Oleoresin In 751 products Turmeric oleoresin is a concentrated extract derived from the turmeric plant's rhizomes (underground stems). It is produced by using solvents … What is Turmeric Oleoresin? → Annatto And Turmeric In 678 products Annatto and turmeric are natural colorants derived from plants. Annatto comes from the seeds of the achiote tree, while turmeric … What is Annatto And Turmeric? → Beta Carotene Color In 677 products Beta carotene is a pigment found in many fruits and vegetables, giving them yellow, orange, and red colors. It can … What is Beta Carotene Color? → Natural Color In 642 products Natural colors are coloring substances derived from plant, animal, or mineral sources. They are extracted or processed from materials like … What is Natural Color? → Beet Juice In 641 products Beet juice is a liquid extracted from beets, a root vegetable. The vibrant red or purple color comes from natural … What is Beet Juice? → Extractives Of Turmeric In 534 products Extractives of turmeric are natural compounds derived from the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa), a perennial herb in the ginger family. … What is Extractives Of Turmeric? →

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