Chlorophyllin as a Natural Green Alternative in Food and Cosmetics
Chlorophyll, the green pigment naturally found in plants, plays a crucial role in photosynthesis, but it is rarely used in its raw form due to its instability and oil solubility….
Topic: ban ingredients
Sort Articles By
Anthocyanin-Based Reds & Purples: Botanical Alternatives to Synthetic Azo Dyes and Carmine
Anthocyanins are water-soluble flavonoid pigments that give berries, red cabbage, black carrot, and purple sweet potato their vivid red-to-blue hues. In acidic foods (pH ≤ 3.5), they appear bright crimson;…
Fermentation-Based Red Pigments: Ethical and Stable Alternatives to Carmine
Carmine, also known as cochineal extract or carminic acid, is a vibrant red dye derived from the cochineal insect (Dactylopius coccus). Found primarily in Peru, Mexico, and the Canary Islands,…
Annatto (Bixin/Norbixin) as a Natural Alternative to Synthetic Food Colors
Annatto is a natural orange-yellow pigment derived from the achiote tree seeds (Bixa orellana), native to Latin America. It has been widely used to color cheese and various food products…
Spirulina Blue (Phycocyanin): A Natural Alternative to Synthetic Dyes and Leading Suppliers
The search for natural alternatives to synthetic dyes has intensified, particularly for the color blue. Spirulina, a blue-green cyanobacterium, offers a solution with its pigment, phycocyanin. This naturally derived colorant…
Replacing Synthetic Yellows: Why Curcumin Is the Future of Natural Food Coloring
With synthetic food dyes like Tartrazine (Yellow 5) and Sunset Yellow (Yellow 6) facing increasing scrutiny due to consumer health concerns and regulatory tightening, natural colorants have emerged as key…
Top Beetroot Red (Betanin) Suppliers: A Natural Alternative to Synthetic Colorants
As global consumer demand accelerates toward clean-label, plant-based, and recognizable ingredients, natural colorants are gaining prominence in food and beverage R&D pipelines. Beetroot red — derived from Beta vulgaris —…
Yellow 6 Dye: Regulatory Status, Health Concerns, and Alternatives
Yellow 6, also known as Sunset Yellow FCF (E110), is a synthetic azo dye derived from petroleum. It imparts a bright orange-yellow hue and has been widely used in food…
Titanium Dioxide (E171): From Ubiquitous Additive to Regulatory Red Flag
Titanium dioxide (TiO₂), labelled E171 in foods, has long been prized for its bright white pigment and opacity-enhancing properties. It has been used across industries, including as a whitening agent…
Why is BVO Banned and What are its Alternatives
On July 2, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the revocation of the regulation permitting the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food products, effective August…
Popular Topics
GET FREE REPORT NOW
Interested in in-depth patent data and patent portfolio analysis of Tesla. Get your report now.