Natural Yellow Colors
Curcuma
Curcuma
Natural yellow pigment providing bright yellow tones.
Source: Curcuma longa
E100
Lutein
Lutein
A natural yellow carotenoid widely used in food & beverages.
Source: Marigold flowers
E161b
Safflower
Safflower
Natural yellow color extracted from safflower petals.
Source: Carthamus tinctorius
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Natural Orange Colors
Paprika
Paprika
Gives deep orange-red color extracted from peppers.
Source: Capsicum (Pepper)
E160c
Roucou / Annatto
Roucou / Annatto
Traditional natural orange pigment used globally.
Source: Bixa Orellana tree
E160b
Beta-carotenes
Beta-carotenes
Provides yellow/orange shades and is heat stable.
Source: Carrots, herbs, alfalfa, nettle
E160a(ii)/(iii)
Natural Red Colors
Red Cabbage
Red Cabbage
Natural anthocyanin pigment offering purple-red tones.
Source: Brassica oleracea
E163
Beetroot
Beetroot
Popular natural red/pink pigment used in beverages & desserts.
Source: Beta vulgaris
E162
Radish
Radish
Anthocyanin red color extracted directly from radish.
Source: Raphanus sativus
E163
Sweet Potato
Sweet Potato
Provides natural red/pink tones from sweet potato root.
Source: Ipomea batatas
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Carmine
Carmine
Bright natural red pigment known for strong stability.
Source: Cochineal insects
E120
Natural Purple Colors
Grape Skin
Grape Skin
Purple anthocyanin color from grape skins.
Source: Grape skin extract
E163
Black Elderberry
Black Elderberry
Dark purple natural pigment rich in anthocyanins.
Source: Sambucus nigra
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Purple Carrot
Purple Carrot
Stable purple pigment used widely in beverages.
Source: Daucus carota
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Natural Blue Color
Spirulina
Spirulina
Natural blue protein pigment (phycocyanin).
Source: Arthrospira platensis
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Natural Green Colors
Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll
Widely used natural green pigment from leafy plants.
Source: Medicago sativa
E140
Copper Chlorophyllin
Copper Chlorophyllin
Semi-synthetic green pigment produced from chlorophyll.
Source: Semi-synthetic from chlorophyll
E141(ii)