NATURAL FOOD COLORS FOR PASTA AND NOODLES
PRODUCT RANGE
Natracol Curcumin/ Turmeric/ Turmeric Oleoresins
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
2.5 – 7.0
Heat
Light
PRODUCT FORMS AVAILABLE
- Water Soluble Liquid
- Water Soluble Powder
- Oil Soluble Liquid
Natracol Lutein
Natracol Lutein
Lutein is extracted from Marigold flowers (Tageteserecta), grown abundantly throughout South America & Asia. The pigment is a Carotenoid and belongs to the group called Xanthophylls. Lutein is also used in functional foods due to its antioxidant properties. This color has good stability against light, heat and pH, and gives a warm yellow color.
COLOR SHADE – Orangish Yellow
Stability
pH
Heat
Light
PRODUCT FORMS AVAILABLE
- Powder
- Granular
- SOL
- Plating Grade
Natracol Beta Carotene/ Carotenes
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
Heat
Light
PRODUCT FORMS AVAILABLE
- Water Soluble Liquid
- Water Soluble Powder
- Oil Soluble Liquid
- Emulsions & Clear Emulsions
Natracol Apo Carotene
Natracol Apo Carotene
COLOR SHADE – Orange
Stability
pH
Heat
Light
PRODUCT FORMS AVAILABLE
- Water Soluble Liquid
- Water Soluble Powder
- Oil Soluble Liquid
- Emulsions & Clear Emulsions
Natracol Canthaxanthin
Natracol Canthaxanthin
Canthaxanthin is a Catrotenoid naturally found in some fishes (salmon and trout), fungi, crustacean and flamingo feathers.In order to use it as a color additive, the only commercial source is produced by chemical synthesis, where the pigment is generally termed as nature- identical.
COLOR SHADE – Red to Orange
Stability
pH
Heat
Light
PRODUCT FORMS AVAILABLE
- Water Dispersible Powder
- Water Soluble Liquid
- Oil Dispersible Liquid
Natracol Carmine
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
Heat
Light
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
Natracol Chlorophyll/ Copper Chlorophyllin
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
Heat
Light
PRODUCT FORMS AVAILABLE
- Water Soluble Liquid
- Acid Stable Liquid
- Water Soluble Powder
- Acid Stable Powder
- Oil Soluble Liquid
Natracol Iron Oxide Brown Dispersion
Natracol Iron Oxide Brown Dispersion
Iron Oxides are pigments, ranging from black, yellow, red and brown in color. They impart pastel shades as opposed to some of the brighter and clean shades imparted by other colors.
COLOR SHADE – Yellow to Red to Black
Stability
Heat
Light
PRODUCT FORMS AVAILABLE
- Powder
- Water Dispersible Suspension
- Oil Dispersible Suspension
Natracol Caramel
Natracol Caramel
Caramel is made by the controlled heating of food-grade carbohydrates, and is one of the most common natural coloring. There are four different types of Caramel distinguished by how they are produced, identified by the suffix “a” (Plain Caramel), “b” (Sulphite Caramel), “c” (Ammonia Caramel) & “d” (Sulphite Ammonia Caramel).
COLOR SHADE – Yellow Brown to Reddish Brown
Stability
Heat
Light
PRODUCT FORMS AVAILABLE
- Water Soluble Powder
- Water Soluble Liquid
Natracol Titanium Dioxide
Natracol Titanium Dioxide
Titanium Dioxide is manufactured from the ores Ilmenite or Rutile. It is the white colorant of choice in food, drug and cosmetic uses. The use of liquid form is recommended. Roha developed a special formulation of Titanium Dioxide Dispersion that does not sediment during its storage. It has an excellent light, heat and pH stability.
COLOR SHADE – White
Stability
Heat
Light
PRODUCT FORMS AVAILABLE
- Powder
- Water Dispersible Paste
Natracol Riboflavin WSP
Natracol Riboflavin WSP
Riboflavin is bright yellow in color and in addition to being used as food coloring,it is also used to fortify some foods. Naturally occurring in milk, cheese, leafy green vegetables, liver, yeast, almonds and mature soya beans; Riboflavin is also known as Vitamin B2. It can be difficult to incorporate Riboflavin into many liquid products due its poor solubility. As an alternative, E101(ii) Riboflavin-5’-Phosphate provides better solubility.
COLOR SHADE – Yellow
Stability
Heat
Light
PRODUCT FORMS AVAILABLE
- Water Soluble Liquid
- Water Soluble Powder
Natracol 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
Heat
Light
PRODUCT FORMS AVAILABLE
- Powder
- Water Dispersible Paste
NATRACOL INFUSION RANGE
The new and innovative natural color delivery system for fat matrix: perfect dispersible, brightness and stability for an extensive range of solutions
Natracol Infusion Yellow
Natracol Infusion Yellow
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 – Light Yellow to Dark Yellow
Stability
Heat
Light
PRODUCT FORMS AVAILABLE
- Liquid Oil Soluble
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