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Pet Food
Extruded kibble, treats, wet food and dental chews.
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Pet owners increasingly read labels. Our natural colors withstand extrusion and retorting, giving kibble and treats a wholesome, meaty or vegetable appearance.
Formulation Challenges
- Extrusion at high temperature and pressure
- Retort sterilization of wet food
- Fat coating can dull colors
Our Recommendations
- Paprika Red for meaty kibble shades
- Curcumin and beta-carotene for golden gravy tones
- Chlorophyllin for dental chews
Recommended Colorants
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E160c · #D8431E
Paprika Red
Sweet red pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Warm orange-red paprika oleoresin with outstanding heat resistance for snacks and bakery.
Natural Colorants · Liquid · Emulsion · Powder
#2B5FA8
Gardenia Blue
Gardenia fruit (Gardenia jasminoides)
Heat-stable natural blue that survives baking and retorting.
Natural Colorants · Powder · Liquid
E100 · #F2A007
Turmeric Curcumin
Turmeric rhizome (Curcuma longa)
Bright lemon-to-golden yellow from turmeric root in water-dispersible and oil-soluble forms.
Natural Colorants · Powder · Liquid · Emulsion
#A32E35
Monascus Red
Red yeast rice (Monascus)
Monascus red — the classic pinkish-red for cured meats with good light stability.
Natural Colorants · Powder · Liquid
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