Dry mixes, such as soup mix and cake mix, are mostly pre-mixed formulations of dry ingredients that can be reconstituted with water to make the final products. Due to the broad range of applications, dry mixes consist of diverse ingredients and colors that are frequently added to improve appearance, correct natural variations in color, and associate with a flavor. Typical challenges for colors in the dry mixes include the application of pH, light and heat stability, flavor impact, and the reactions between ingredients and pigments. ROHA’s synthetic color portfolio, Idacol offers a comprehensive range of colors that are stable in dry mix applications in the food industry.

Colors are often incorporated into seasoning (e.g. herbs and spices) to enhance the visual appearance of the food. A color recommendation can vary significantly depending on the process conditions and final application matrices, such as topical applications (snacks or meat seasoning) and culinary seasonings. Color formulation and application scientists at ROHA have extensive experience in delivering stable color solutions for seasonings, under the synthetic color brand Idacol.