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
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Carmine Carmine, also called cochineal is a bright red pigment obtained from the aluminium salt of carminic acid. The pigment is extracted from the female cochineal beetle, (Dactylopius coccus costa), inhabiting only on the prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus indica). Grown in Peru, Ecuador and Canary Islands. It is the most stable and vibrant natural colour and is applied across many food applications to give bright pink shades Applications: Soft Drinks, Alcoholic Drinks, Confectionery, Seasonings, Baked Goods, Meat Applications, Desserts, Soups and Sauces, Fat Coatings, Jams and Jellies, Dairy Product
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Chlorophyll Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in leaves, grass, vegetables and all organisms capable of photosynthesis. The principal pigment is E140 Chlorophyll, however this is relatively unstable with weak colouring intensity. Often, the product is treated with copper salts to render E141 Cu Chlorophyll which has a more vibrant shade and greater stability Applications: Dairy, Confectionary, Beverage, Prepared Foods, Meat
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Carthamus Straight from the Mediterranean, Europe, and USA, this colorant, extracted from carthamus tinctorius, also known as safflower, is completely natural and continues our clean label commitment. Carthamus Extract provides shades of yellow to orangish yellow when used alone, or can provide a variety of red shades when blended with Paprika or Anthocyanins and Green when combined with Spirulina. Such is the versatility of Carthamus Applications: Carthamus is the perfect choice for your confectionery, beverage, bakery, dairy, or meat application
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Main pigments are the water soluble Norbixin and the oil soluble Bixin. Points to note: Annatto precipitates at acidic pH but acid-proof versions are available in the Roha range. Annatto can be blended with E100 Turmeric to impart a more wholesome yellow hue. Applications: Fats & Oils, Margarines, Fat Based Coatings and cream fillings, Cheese, Snack Products, Ice Cream and Ice Cream cones, Sausage Casings, Fruit Preparations, Confectionery, Bake Mixes, Dry blends
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