Natural Colors for Pharmaceutical Capsules

NATURAL COLORS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL CAPSULES

ROHA supplies a wide portfolio of natural colors, produced in isolated equipment, conforming to the exceptional demands of the pharmaceutical industry. These micronized colors impart excellent color hue through exceptionally low dosage in pharmaceutical powder and granular tablets.

PRODUCT RANGE

Natracol Curcumin/ Turmeric/ Turmeric Oleoresins

Turmeric is extracted from the…

Natracol Curcumin/ Turmeric/ Turmeric Oleoresins

Turmeric is extracted from the spice Curcuma longa L., a member of the ginger family. The root plant is native to India and is widely used to spice and color food. In addition to its coloring characteristics, Turmeric also displays anti-oxidant properties. Turmeric has a bright yellow to greenish yellow hue and is very tolerant to heat and pH extremes.

COLOR SHADE – Yellow to Orange

Stability

pH

2.5 – 7.0

Heat

Good

Light

Fair

PRODUCT FORMS AVAILABLE

Water Soluble Liquid
Water Soluble Powder
Oil Soluble Liquid

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Natracol Annatto

Annatto is extracted from the seeds of the Bixaorellana L. shrub grown in South America…

Natracol Annatto

Annatto is extracted from the seeds of the Bixaorellana L. shrub grown in South America, Africa, and the Caribbean. The main pigments are the water soluble norbixin and the oil soluble bixin, producing color ranges from light yellow to orange. Annatto has good stability towards light and heat.

COLOR SHADE – Yellow to Orange

Stability

pH

2.5 – 8.0

Heat

Good

Light

Fair

PRODUCT FORMS AVAILABLE

Water Soluble Liquid
Acid Stable Liquid
Water Soluble Liquid
Water Soluble Powder

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Natracol Beta Carotene/ Carotenes

The Carotenes can be found in various edible vegetable…

Natracol Beta Carotene/ Carotenes

The Carotenes can be found in various edible vegetable sources. Mixed Carotenes can be extracted from the fruits of the palm oil tree (Elaeisguineensis) (E160a(ii)) or from the algae Dunaliellasalina (E160a(iv)). This group also includes Beta Carotenes obtained by synthesis (E160a(i)) or by fermentation from Blakesleatrispora (E160a(iii)). All types of Carotenes display Pro-Vitamin A activity. Carotenes/ Beta Carotenes are generally available yellow to yellow/ orange in shade but shades giving orange or red are also available. They offer excellent light, heat and pH stability.

COLOR SHADE – Bright Yellow to Orange to Orangish Yellow

Stability

pH

2.0 – 7.0

Heat

Good

Light

Good

PRODUCT FORMS AVAILABLE

Water Soluble Liquid
Water Soluble Powder
Oil Soluble Liquid
Emulsions & Clear Emulsions

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Natracol Beetroot

Beetroot Red is obtained by extracting the juice of Beetroots…

Natracol Beetroot

Beetroot Red is obtained by extracting the juice of Beetroots (Beta vulgaris L.). Beetroot Red gives a bright red to bluish red color.

COLOR SHADE – Pink to Red

Stability

pH

5.0 – 7.0

Heat

Poor

Light

Poor

PRODUCT FORMS AVAILABLE

Water Soluble Liquid
Water Soluble Powder

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Natracol Carmine

Carmine contains the red pigment, CarminicAcid that presents excellent stability…

Natracol Carmine

Carmine contains the red pigment, CarminicAcid that presents excellent stability against heat and light. The pigment is obtained from the insect Dactylopiuscoccus Costa that feeds on selected types of cacti. It has been used as a food and textile dye since ancient times. Cochineal is an aqueous extract providing color shades from orange to red and is generally used in low pH applications. Carmine is a water insoluble Calcium Aluminium lake but it can also be presented in water soluble format.

COLOR SHADE – Orange to Red to Magenta

Stability

pH

2.5 – 8.0

Heat

Excellent

Light

Excellent

PRODUCT FORMS AVAILABLE

Carmine

Water Soluble Liquid
Water Soluble Powder

Acid Carminic

Water Soluble Liquid
Acid stable Liquid
Water Soluble Powder
Lake Powder
Lake Dispersion

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Natracol Chlorophyll/ Copper Chlorophyllin

Chlorophyll (E140(i)) is an oil…

Natracol Chlorophyll/ Copper Chlorophyllin

Chlorophyll (E140(i)) is an oil soluble pigment obtained from Lucerne, Nettle, Spinach and Grass, providing an olive green color. The addition of Copper results in Copper Chlorophyllin (E141(i)). The water soluble forms, Sodium Chlorophyllin (E140(ii)) and Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin (E141(ii)) are obtained by the saponification of oil soluble forms. The Copper Chlorophyllin pigment gives bright green and is very stable against light and heat, whereas standard Chlorophyllin gives olive green and has poor stability in both of these conditions.

COLOR SHADE – Light to Dark Green

Stability

pH

3.0 – 8.0

Heat

Good

Light

Good

PRODUCT FORMS AVAILABLE

Water Soluble Liquid
Acid Stable Liquid
Water Soluble Powder
Acid Stable Powder
Oil Soluble Liquid

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Natracol Carbon Black

CarboVegetabilis (or Carbon Black)…

Natracol Carbon Black

As the name suggests, CarboVegetabilis (or Carbon Black) is made from fine particles of carbonized vegetable material. Carbon Black powder is very fine and produces a lot of dust causing cleaning problems. Roha recommends the use of the Paste format to avoid undue mess within the customer’s production facility. Color shades range from grey to black, depending on the dosage rate used.

COLOR SHADE – Grey to Black

Stability

pH

3.0 – 8.0

Heat

Excellent

Light

Excellent

PRODUCT FORMS AVAILABLE

Powder
Water Dispersible Paste

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