Food colours have become an essential component of the food industry because the appearance and presentation of food are critical factors in its consumption. In the present world, people tend to eat with their eyes first, and the visual appeal of food influences their decision to consume it.
Food manufacturers add food colours to enhance the appearance of food and beverages and make them more visually appealing. The colours used in food and drinks include red, yellow, green, blue, purple, and other shades. Food colours by Alliance Organics LLP are used in various food products, such as candies, baked goods, beverages, and processed foods.
Food colours can be made from either natural or synthetic ingredients. Natural food colours are derived from fruits, plants, and vegetables. Synthetic colours, on the other hand, are made from chemicals. The commonly used synthetic food colours produced by Alliance Organics LLP are Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1. Natural food colours are obtained from sources like beet juice, turmeric, and spirulina.
Feed Industry
Colourants in Pet Food
Writing inks for Special Applications
Paper Industry
Various organizations, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), regulate food colours. The FDA has implemented rigorous guidelines for manufacturers to follow to guarantee the safety of their products. Moreover, several countries have regulations which manufacturers must comply with to sell their products in those countries like US FDA and JEFCA Standards
Quinoline Yellow
| E 104
CI No: 47005
Dye Content: Min. 70%
Tartrazine
| E 102
| F.D & C. No. Yellow 5
CI No: 19140
Dye Content: Min. 87%
Sunset Yellow FCF
| E 110
| F.D & C. No. Yellow 6
CI No: 15985
Dye Content: Min. 87%
Erythrosine
| E 127
| F.D & C. No. Red 3
CI No: 45430
Dye Content: Min. 87%
Ponceau 4R
| E 124
CI No: 16255
Dye Content: Min. 82%
Allura Red
| E 129
| F.D & C. No. Red 40
CI No: 16035
Dye Content: Min. 87%
Red 2G
| E 128
CI No: 18050
Dye Content: Min. 80%
Carmoisine
| E 122
CI No: 14720
Dye Content: Min. 87%
Amaranth
| E 123
CI No: 16185
Dye Content: Min. 87%
Chocolate Brown HT
| E 155
CI No: 20285
Dye Content: Min. 70%
Brilliant Blue FCF
| E 133
| F.D & C. No. Blue 1
CI No: 42090
Dye Content: Min. 87%
Patent Blue V
| E 131
CI No: 42051
Dye Content: Min. 85%
Indigo Carmine
| E 132
| F.D & C. No. Blue 2
CI No: 73015
Dye Content: Min. 85%
Black PN
| E 151
CI No: 28440
Dye Content: Min. 80%
Green S
| E 142
CI No: 44090
Dye Content: Min. 80%
