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Natural Colorants · E163

Grape Skin Red

Grape skin anthocyanins in wine-red to berry-violet shades — a natural fit for fruit-flavored products.

Grape Skin Red
Reference shade#6E2B47
Shade scale: water-solution color from low to high concentration
  • Powder
  • Liquid

Overview

Anthocyanins extracted from grape skins (peonidin, malvidin and delphinidin glycosides). Its wine-red to berry-violet shades pair naturally with fruit beverages, jams and confectionery.

Stability Profile

pH Stability
pH2–7
Heat Resistance
≤100°C
Light Stability
Excellent
Water Solubility
Excellent

Technical Specifications

Source
Grape skin (Vitis vinifera)
Color Family
Natural Red
Available Forms
Powder / Liquid
Additive Code
E163
Main Constituents
Peonidin, malvidin & delphinidin anthocyanins
Quality Standard
GB 28313-2012
Color Value
E12
Shelf Life
24 months
Packaging
Powder: 1 kg / 5 kg bags; liquid: 5 kg drums
Storage
Sealed, cool and dry place, away from light
Compliance
  • EU
  • GB

Typical Applications

Permitted Applications (GB 2760)

Frozen desserts (except edible ice), jams, confectionery, bakery, beverages (except packaged water), compounded liquors.

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