Natural colorants under GB 2760
Food Additives
Regulated under GB 2760, with a defined scope of use and maximum level for each additive. Filter colorants by water or oil solubility.
20 products
E162 · #B0174B
Beetroot Red
Red beet (Beta vulgaris)
Vibrant raspberry-red from red beet juice, ideal for dairy, beverages and confectionery.
Water-soluble · Powder · Liquid
#6B4226
Cacao Color
Cacao shell
Warm cocoa brown with stable heat and light performance for bakery and confectionery.
Water-soluble · Powder · Liquid
E160c · #D8431E
Paprika Red
Sweet red pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Warm orange-red paprika oleoresin with outstanding heat resistance for snacks and bakery.
Oil-soluble / Water-soluble · Liquid · Emulsion · Powder
E160a · #F28C1C
Natural Beta-Carotene
Liquid fermentation
Fermentation-derived natural beta-carotene with provitamin A benefits in a sunny yellow-orange.
Oil-soluble / Water-soluble · Emulsion · Powder
E120 · #9E1B32
Cochineal Carmine
Cochineal insect (Dactylopius coccus)
The classic carmine red — high tinctorial strength, stable under heat and light.
Water-soluble · Powder · Liquid
E141ii · #2E7D32
Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin
Mulberry leaf & silkworm frass
Stable, fresh leaf-green for beverages, candies and oral-care products.
Water-soluble · Powder · Liquid
#1F6FB2
Spirulina Blue
Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis)
The brightest natural blue — phycocyanin from spirulina microalgae.
Water-soluble · Powder · Liquid
#C2455F
Gardenia Red
Gardenia fruit (Gardenia jasminoides)
Vivid gardenia red with good water solubility for beverages, confectionery and jellies.
Water-soluble · Powder · Liquid
#2B5FA8
Gardenia Blue
Gardenia fruit (Gardenia jasminoides)
Heat-stable natural blue that survives baking and retorting.
Water-soluble · Powder · Liquid
E153 · #2B2B2B
Carbon Black
Plants (food grade)
Vegetable-derived carbon black with strong covering power for deep black shades.
Powder
E163 · #8E2A6B
Cabbage Red
Red cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
Anthocyanin red from red cabbage, shifting from red to violet with pH.
Water-soluble · Powder · Liquid
E163 · #7B2D5E
Purple Sweet Potato Color
Purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)
Purple sweet potato anthocyanins with a true violet-red shade and better heat stability than most anthocyanins.
Water-soluble · Powder · Liquid
#8B2E2E
Sorghum Red
Sorghum husk (Sorghum bicolor)
Sorghum husk flavone pigment delivering a warm russet-brown red for dairy and confectionery.
Water-soluble · Powder · Liquid
E163 · #6E2B47
Grape Skin Red
Grape skin (Vitis vinifera)
Grape skin anthocyanins in wine-red to berry-violet shades — a natural fit for fruit-flavored products.
Water-soluble · Powder · Liquid
E160b · #E2631E
Annatto Extract
Annatto seed (Bixa orellana)
Warm orange-yellow annatto — the classic colorant for cheese and butter.
Oil-soluble / Water-soluble · Powder · Liquid
#F2C21D
Carthamus Yellow
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)
Safflower yellow — a clean lemon yellow with excellent water solubility.
Water-soluble · 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.
Oil-soluble / Water-soluble · Powder · Liquid · Emulsion
#A32E35
Monascus Red
Red yeast rice (Monascus)
Monascus red — the classic pinkish-red for cured meats with good light stability.
Water-soluble · Powder · Liquid
#F4B81C
Gardenia Yellow
Gardenia fruit (Gardenia jasminoides)
Clean, water-soluble golden yellow with broad pH and heat stability.
Water-soluble · Powder · Liquid
#D14D6E
Radish Red
Red-heart radish (Raphanus sativus)
Radish red — a stable pink anthocyanin that resists browning.
Water-soluble · Powder · Liquid