Red Iron Oxide (Food Grade)

Category: Iron Oxide Food Colours

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High-Quality Red Iron Oxide for Food Grade Applications

Red Iron Oxide (Food Grade) is a mineral-based colour additive widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries for giving stable red to reddish-brown shades. Known for its excellent stability and safety, food-grade red iron oxide is commonly used in coatings, decorative food products, and nutraceutical formulations.

This pigment is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity, consistent colour strength, and compliance with food additive standards. Due to its strong colouring properties and durability, Red Iron Oxide is an ideal choice for applications where heat stability and long-lasting colour performance are required.

Applications

Confectionery Products: Used in sugar-coated candies, chocolates, dragées, and decorative confectionery items.
Bakery Decorations: Used for colouring cake decorations, icings, biscuit coatings, and dessert toppings.
Chocolate & Coated Products: Provides stable colour for chocolate coatings and confectionery decorations.
Nutraceutical & Pharmaceutical Products: Widely used in tablet coatings, capsules, and dietary supplements for colour identification.
Decorative Food Applications: Used in food decorations and specialty products where stable red shades are required.

Key Benefits

High Purity – Manufactured to meet food-grade quality standards.
Excellent Heat Stability – Gives colour during high-temperature processing.
Strong Colour Strength – Imparts vibrant red to reddish-brown shades even at low dosage.
Good Light Stability – Resistant to fading when exposed to light.
Uniform Dispersion – Ensures consistent colouring in coatings and formulations.
Long Shelf Life – Stable pigment with reliable performance over time.

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