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
Red 40, also known as Allura Red AC, is a synthetic red dye. It is manufactured from petroleum-based raw materials …
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Caramel Color
Caramel color is a brown food coloring made by heating carbohydrates (sugars) with or without acids, alkalis, or salts. This …
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Yellow 5
Yellow 5, also known as Tartrazine, is a synthetic yellow dye used to color foods. It is produced from petroleum …
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Blue 1
Blue 1, also known as Brilliant Blue FCF, is a synthetic food dye. It is chemically produced from petroleum to …
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Paprika
Paprika is a spice made from the dried, ground pods of various mild chili peppers, specifically those from the Capsicum …
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Yellow 6
Yellow 6 is a synthetic food dye, also known as FD&C Yellow No. 6. It is produced through chemical synthesis, …
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Turmeric
Turmeric is a spice that comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, which is related to ginger. It's …
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Annatto
Annatto is a natural food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana), native to tropical regions. …
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Titanium Dioxide
Titanium dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral that is processed into a fine white powder. It is a pigment derived …
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Beta Carotene
Beta carotene is a naturally occurring pigment that gives many fruits and vegetables their yellow, orange, and red colors. It …
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Artificial Color
Artificial colors are synthetic substances used to add color to foods and beverages. Unlike natural colors, they are chemically manufactured …
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Red 40 Lake
Red 40 Lake is a color additive derived from Red 40, a synthetic dye. It is made by combining the …
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Red 3
Red 3, also known as Erythrosine, is a synthetic color additive. It is a cherry-pink dye made through chemical synthesis. …
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Yellow 5 Lake
Yellow 5 Lake is a synthetic color additive derived from petroleum. It is an insoluble pigment made by precipitating the …
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Annatto Extract
Annatto extract is a natural food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana), a shrub native …
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Yellow 6 Lake
Yellow 6 Lake is a color additive made by combining the synthetic dye Yellow 6 (also known as Sunset Yellow …
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Color Added
The term "Color Added" refers to any substance used to impart or restore color to food. These substances can come …
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Color
Color is a general term for any substance added to food to give it a specific hue or to restore …
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Blue 1 Lake
Blue 1 Lake is an insoluble pigment derived from FD&C Blue No. 1, also known as Brilliant Blue FCF. It …
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Artificial Colors
Artificial colors are substances added to foods to change or enhance their appearance. They are typically synthetic, meaning they are …
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Extractives Of Paprika
Extractives of paprika, also known as paprika oleoresin, are a natural extract obtained from the dried fruit of the paprika …
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Paprika Extract
Paprika extract, also known as paprika oleoresin, is a natural color and flavor derived from the fruit of the paprika …
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Blue 2 Lake
Blue 2 Lake is a synthetic color additive. It is a "lake" pigment, meaning it's made by combining the water-soluble …
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Blue 2
Blue 2, also known as Indigotine or Indigo Carmine, is a synthetic blue food dye. It is produced through chemical …
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FD&C Yellow #5
FD&C Yellow #5, also known as Tartrazine, is a synthetic yellow dye. It is made from petroleum.
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Annatto Color
Annatto color is a natural food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana). The color is …
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Vegetable Color
Vegetable Color is a broad term for food colorings derived from plant sources. These colors are extracted from various fruits, …
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Caramel
Caramel is a food ingredient made by heating various sugars, such as glucose syrup or sucrose. This heating process causes …
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FD&C Blue #1
FD&C Blue #1, also known as Brilliant Blue FCF, is a synthetic color additive. It is a bright blue dye …
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Colors
Colors are substances added to food products to change or enhance their visual appearance. They can be derived from natural …
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Oleoresin Of Paprika
Oleoresin of paprika is a natural extract obtained from the dried fruits of the paprika plant (Capsicum annuum L.). It …
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Oleoresin Paprika
Oleoresin paprika is a natural extract obtained from the pods of the Capsicum annuum pepper, commonly known as paprika. It …
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FD&C Yellow #6
FD&C Yellow #6 is a synthetic food dye. It is made from petroleum and is used to give foods an …
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Beet Powder
Beet powder is made by drying and grinding the roots of the beetroot plant (Beta vulgaris). This process removes most …
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Turmeric Extract
Turmeric extract is a concentrated compound derived from the turmeric plant, a spice native to Southeast Asia. The active compound, …
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Coloring
Coloring is a broad term for any substance added to food to change or enhance its color. These substances can …
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Paprika Oleoresin
Paprika oleoresin is a natural food coloring derived from the dried fruits of the Capsicum annuum plant, commonly known as …
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FD&C Red #3
FD&C Red #3, also known as Erythrosine, is a synthetic color additive. It is a cherry-pink dye that is manufactured …
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Extractive Of Paprika
Extractive of paprika is a natural coloring agent derived from the dried pods of the Capsicum annuum plant. The coloring …
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Yellow 5 & 6
Yellow 5 (also known as Tartrazine) and Yellow 6 (also known as Sunset Yellow FCF) are synthetic food dyes. They …
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Carmine
Carmine is a vibrant red pigment derived from cochineal insects (Dactylopius coccus). The insects are dried, crushed, and then processed …
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Annatto Extract Color
Annatto extract is a natural food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana). The seeds are …
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Organic Turmeric
Turmeric is a vibrant yellow-orange spice derived from the root of the *Curcuma longa* plant, native to Southeast Asia. It …
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Spirulina Extract
Spirulina extract is a vibrant blue or green colorant derived from spirulina, a type of blue-green algae. The algae are …
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Turmeric Oleoresin
Turmeric oleoresin is a concentrated extract derived from the turmeric plant's rhizomes (underground stems). It is produced by using solvents …
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Annatto And Turmeric
Annatto and turmeric are natural colorants derived from plants. Annatto comes from the seeds of the achiote tree, while turmeric …
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Beta Carotene Color
Beta carotene is a pigment found in many fruits and vegetables, giving them yellow, orange, and red colors. It can …
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Natural Color
Natural colors are coloring substances derived from plant, animal, or mineral sources. They are extracted or processed from materials like …
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Beet Juice
Beet juice is a liquid extracted from beets, a root vegetable. The vibrant red or purple color comes from natural …
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Extractives Of Turmeric
Extractives of turmeric are natural compounds derived from the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa), a perennial herb in the ginger family. …
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This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice.
Check the package label; formulations change.