CARTHAMUS

Red Beet Red beet concentrate is extracted from selected fresh red beetroots. It is concentrated and pasteurized by physical means to obtain an intense standardized color. Betanin is the colouring component and although not usually stable to high temperatures, Roha offers a unique heat stable redbeet option which can be used as a carmine replacer across multiple application Applications: Yoghurts, Confectionery, Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, Fruit Preparations, Strawberry Milk, Meat, Prepared FoodD BE

Anthocyanin Anthocyanins are extracted from many fruits and vegetables and can provide a wide range of shades or colours in different applications. These water soluble pigments can be free form or acylated which can improve pigment stability and modify the shade. Careful blending of different anythocyanins can provide unique and interesting colours. Anthocyanin is extracted from fruits and vegetables, like Grape Skin, Elderberry, Red Cabbage, Red Radish, Purple Corn, Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Carrot Applications: Beverages, Preserves, Jams and Jellies, Confectionery, Prepared Food, Bakery

Elderberry Elderberry, also known as Sambucus has been sought after for centuries for use in medicine and as a food colorant. Grown in temperate to sub-tropical regions globally, Elderberry juice is a dark red liquid with a characteristic odor. Due to the variety of anthocyanins present, shade ranges from Pink to Red can be achieved depending on the application Applications: Beverages, Fruit confectionery, Sorbets and Fruit sauce

Spirulina Spirulina Extract is made from biomass of the Cyanobacteria Arthrospira Platensis. The blue green alga Spirulina is arguable nature’s most powerful green food. With over 60% protein content, Spirulina is the highest, most digestible source of “complete” protein. Spirulina is usually grown in open ponds across china, India and the US and requires a sunshine year round. Spirulina can be offered in both powder and liquid forms and qualifies as a clean label blue natural colour. Although sensitive to low pH and high temperatures, Spirulina finds use across the confectionary and dairy applications Applications: Confections, Dessert Coatings and Frostings, Ice Creams, Yoghurts