Natural Colours
Natural food colours are obtained by means of physical or solvent extraction from recognised natural sources of fruit, vegetables, and spices.The use of natural colours is growing as a result of increased interest in products of a natural origin. They are available as either water or oil soluble products and are formulated to be easily dispersed in the chosen application.
As many of these products are sensitive to process conditions and type of packaging (light, temperature, ph), it is necessary to pay great attention in selecting the appropriate colour.
A team of experts are at your disposal to indicate the best solution for your application.
The products are available in various concentrations and blends, depending upon the exact shade and application the product is required for.
All products meet the european regulations 95/45/EC and the us regulations CFR 21, PART 73 applies for North America.
Fiorio Colori has been offering a complete range of natural colours and extracts for several years now. For more information on these products and their applications, please contact us.
| N.EC | Colours | CI | Source | Light Stability | Heat Stability |
| E 171 | Titanium Dioxide | 77891 | Mineral Anatase | Excellent | Excellent |
| E 100 | Curcumin | 75300 | Turmeric Root | Limited | Limited |
| E 161 b | Lutein | 75135 | Aztec Marigold | Good | Good |
| E 160 a | Natural Carotene | 75130 | Dunaliella Salina, Palm Oil | Good | Good |
| E 160 b | Annatto Extract | 75120 | Bixa Orellana Seed | Good | Good |
| E 160 c | Paprika Extract | Sweet Red Peppers | Good | Good | |
| E 150 | Caramel | Caramelized Sugar Syrup | Good | Good | |
| E 120 | Carmine | 75470 | Cochineal Insect | Excellent | Excellent |
| E 162 | Beetroot | Beta Vulgaris | Limited | Limited | |
| E 163 | Anthocyanins | Red Fruits and Vegetables | Good | Good | |
| E 140 | Chlorophyll | 75810 | Green Plants (Alfaalfa, Grasses) | Limited | Limited |
| E 141 | Copper Chlorophyll | 75815 | Sodium Copper Chlorophyll(in) | Good | Good |
| E 153 | Carbon Black | Vegetable Carbon | Excellent | Excellent |
Due to complex and changing regulations, customers must satisfy themselves that any ingredient or colour to be incorporated is permitted both within the end product and also in all intended supply markets.







