Food Colours in Food

Colours give foods a consistent or appealing look. Every colour used in UK food must be an authorised additive, and foods containing any of six colours (E102, E104, E110, E122, E124, E129) must carry a warning that they may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.

Colour - color In 7887 products Colours are substances that impart, restore or enhance the colour of a food. They can be natural, nature-identical (synthetically produced … What is Colour - color? → Paprika extract In 3571 products Paprika extract is a vibrant red or orange colouring derived from the dried fruits of the Capsicum annuum plant, commonly … What is Paprika extract? → Turmeric In 1979 products Turmeric is a spice derived from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, native to Southeast Asia. The fresh root … What is Turmeric? → Curcumin In 1508 products Curcumin is a vibrant yellow pigment extracted from the rhizomes (underground stems) of turmeric plants (Curcuma longa). It is the … What is Curcumin? → Plain caramel In 1373 products Plain caramel is a food colouring made by heating sugars, typically glucose or sucrose, with or without acids, alkalis, or … What is Plain caramel? → Carotene In 1371 products Carotenes are a group of naturally occurring pigments found in plants, algae, and some bacteria. They are responsible for the … What is Carotene? → Anthocyanins In 809 products Anthocyanins are a group of naturally occurring pigments found in many fruits and vegetables, giving them red, purple, and blue … What is Anthocyanins? → Annatto In 620 products Annatto is a natural food colouring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana), native to tropical regions … What is Annatto? → Caramelised sugar syrup In 618 products Caramelised sugar syrup is made by heating sugar, typically sucrose, until it melts and turns brown. This process, known as … What is Caramelised sugar syrup? → Beetroot red In 583 products Beetroot red, also known as betanin, is a natural pigment extracted from beetroot (Beta vulgaris). The vibrant red-purple colour is … What is Beetroot red? → Beta-carotene In 496 products Beta-carotene is a pigment found naturally in many fruits and vegetables, giving them their orange, yellow, or red colour. It … What is Beta-carotene? → Caramelised sugar In 420 products Caramelised sugar is produced by heating sugar until it turns brown and develops a distinct flavour. This process, known as … What is Caramelised sugar? → Ammonia caramel In 339 products Ammonia caramel, also known as E150c, is a type of caramel colour. It is produced by the controlled heating of … What is Ammonia caramel? → Sulphite ammonia caramel In 338 products Sulphite ammonia caramel, also known as E150d, is a dark brown food colouring. It is produced by heating carbohydrates (such … What is Sulphite ammonia caramel? → Annatto norbixin In 326 products Annatto norbixin is a natural food colouring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana). The seeds are … What is Annatto norbixin? → Natural colours In 314 products Natural colours are derived from plant, animal, or mineral sources. They are extracted using various physical, enzymatic, or microbiological processes. … What is Natural colours? → Spirulina In 279 products Spirulina is a blue-green algae, a type of cyanobacteria, that grows in both fresh and saltwater. It is typically cultivated … What is Spirulina? → Lutein In 259 products Lutein is a naturally occurring yellow pigment, a type of carotenoid. It is found in green leafy vegetables like spinach … What is Lutein? → Black carrot In 239 products Black carrot is a variety of carrot that is deep purple or black in colour. It is grown worldwide and … What is Black carrot? → Cochineal In 225 products Cochineal, also known as carmine or Natural Red 4, is a vibrant red food colouring. It is derived from the … What is Cochineal? → Brilliant blue FCF In 224 products Brilliant blue FCF is a synthetic blue food dye. It is produced through a chemical synthesis process. It is approved … What is Brilliant blue FCF? → Spirulina concentrate In 221 products Spirulina concentrate is a vibrant blue or green pigment derived from a type of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). This algae is … What is Spirulina concentrate? → Fruit And Vegetable Concentrates In 185 products Fruit and vegetable concentrates are made by extracting the colour from fruits and vegetables. This is typically done by pressing … What is Fruit And Vegetable Concentrates? → Safflower concentrate In 136 products Safflower concentrate is a food ingredient derived from the petals of the safflower plant (*Carthamus tinctorius*). The petals are processed … What is Safflower concentrate? → Titanium dioxide In 126 products Titanium dioxide is a naturally occurring oxide of titanium, a metal. It is processed to create a fine white powder. … What is Titanium dioxide? → Allura red In 124 products Allura red is a synthetic red azo dye. It is manufactured from petroleum-based chemicals through a multi-step process involving diazotisation … What is Allura red? → Carrot extract In 120 products Carrot extract is a natural colouring derived from carrots. The extraction process typically involves washing, chopping, and then pressing carrots … What is Carrot extract? → Capsicum extract In 119 products Capsicum extract is a natural colourant derived from the fruit of the capsicum plant, commonly known as chilli peppers. The … What is Capsicum extract? → Tartrazine In 110 products Tartrazine (E102) is a synthetic yellow azo dye. It is produced from coal tar derivatives and is one of the … What is Tartrazine? → Copper complexes of chlorophyllins In 110 products Copper complexes of chlorophyllins are water-soluble, dark green colourants. They are derived from chlorophyll, the natural pigment found in plants, … What is Copper complexes of chlorophyllins? → Vegetable carbon In 106 products Vegetable carbon, also known as activated charcoal, is a fine black powder produced by the controlled burning of organic materials … What is Vegetable carbon? → Fruit and plant concentrates In 105 products Fruit and plant concentrates are derived from fruits and vegetables. They are produced by extracting pigments and other compounds from … What is Fruit and plant concentrates? → Sunset yellow FCF In 104 products Sunset yellow FCF is a synthetic yellow azo dye. It is manufactured from petroleum-derived chemicals through a multi-step process involving … What is Sunset yellow FCF? → Plant concentrate In 98 products Plant concentrates are derived from various plant sources, such as fruits, vegetables, and flowers. They are produced through processes like … What is Plant concentrate? → Concentrated black carrot In 98 products Concentrated black carrot is a natural food colouring derived from the Daucus carota plant. The deep purple pigment, anthocyanin, is … What is Concentrated black carrot? → Annatto bixin In 86 products Annatto bixin is a natural food colouring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana). The seeds are … What is Annatto bixin? → Red iron oxide In 86 products Red iron oxide, also known as ferric oxide, is a synthetic or naturally occurring mineral compound. It is produced by … What is Red iron oxide? → Beetroot juice concentrate In 79 products Beetroot juice concentrate is a vibrant red liquid produced by extracting the juice from beetroot (Beta vulgaris) and then concentrating … What is Beetroot juice concentrate? → Carotenoids In 72 products Carotenoids are a group of naturally occurring pigments found in plants, algae, and some bacteria and fungi. They are responsible … What is Carotenoids? → Lycopene In 66 products Lycopene is a naturally occurring pigment that gives many fruits and vegetables their red, pink, or orange colour, such as … What is Lycopene? → Elderberry extract In 60 products Elderberry extract is derived from the dark purple berries of the elderflower tree (Sambucus nigra). The berries are typically pressed … What is Elderberry extract? → Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins In 59 products These are green food colourings derived from chlorophyll, the natural pigment found in plants. They are produced by adding copper … What is Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins? → Chlorophylls In 55 products Chlorophylls are the green pigments found naturally in plants, algae, and cyanobacteria. They are essential for photosynthesis, the process by … What is Chlorophylls? → Black carrot juice In 51 products Black carrot juice is a natural food colouring derived from the Daucus carota subspecies sativus plant. The deep purple hue … What is Black carrot juice? → Colour In 43 products Colours are substances that impart, restore or enhance the colour of a food. They can be natural extracts from plants, … What is Colour? → Indigotine In 42 products Indigotine (E132) is a synthetic blue colourant. It is chemically similar to indigo, a natural dye derived from plants, but … What is Indigotine? → Ponceau 4r In 37 products Ponceau 4R is a synthetic red azo dye. It is manufactured from coal tar derivatives. It is approved for use … What is Ponceau 4r? → Black carrot extract In 35 products Black carrot extract is a natural colouring derived from the dark purple varieties of the Daucus carota plant. The vibrant … What is Black carrot extract? → Burnt Sugar In 34 products Burnt sugar, also known as caramel colour, is produced by heating sugar (typically sucrose or glucose syrup) under controlled conditions. … What is Burnt Sugar? → Chlorophylls and Chlorophyllins In 32 products Chlorophylls and chlorophyllins are natural green pigments found in plants, responsible for photosynthesis. They are extracted from plant sources like … What is Chlorophylls and Chlorophyllins? →

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