Natural colours

Natural food colours

32 natural colours, sourced and supplied by Inorbit Impex. Every product below ships with full technical specification and documentation on request.

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Natural colours — 32 SKUs

Colours, by shade family

Where available, stability data (pH range, light and heat stability) is shown from manufacturer reference data. Not every SKU has this on file yet — ask us directly for any shade not shown here.

Reds & Pinks

More detail: Beetroot red → · Black carrot purple →

Natural Purple Red E163
SourceBlack carrot extract
FormPowder, water-soluble
ApplicationsJellies, baking, ice cream (blackcurrant, blueberry, black cherry tones)
Natural Purple Red (oil-dispersible) E163
SourceBlack carrot extract
FormLiquid, oil-soluble
ApplicationsJellies, baking, ice cream
Natural Strawberry Pink, Stable E162
SourceBeetroot concentrate
FormPowder, water-soluble
ApplicationsRose milk, yogurt, bakery products, sauces
Natural Strawberry Pink E162
SourceBeetroot concentrate
FormPowder, water-soluble
StabilitypH 4-7 · Light: Extremely stable · Heat: Highly stable
ApplicationsMojito-style drinks, confectionery (low-temperature range)
Natural Red E162
SourceBeetroot concentrate
FormPowder, water-soluble
ApplicationsRed velvet cake, bakery, beverages
Beetroot Red E162
SourceBeetroot concentrate
FormPowder, water-soluble
ApplicationsBeverages, dairy, baked goods, sauces, processed meats
Natural Pink E162
SourceBeetroot concentrate
FormLiquid, oil-soluble
ApplicationsConfectionery (low-temperature range)
Allura Red Replacer E162
SourceBeetroot concentrate
FormPowder, water-soluble
ApplicationsBeverages and juices, confectionery, snacks and meats, bakery

Carmine Reds

Carmine Liquid, oil-soluble E120
SourceCarminic acid
FormLiquid, oil-soluble
ApplicationsJellies, baking, ice cream, beverages, syrups
Carmine Liquid, water-soluble E120
SourceCarminic acid
FormLiquid, water-soluble
ApplicationsJellies, baking, ice cream, beverages, syrups
Carmine 50% Powder E120
SourceCarminic acid
FormPowder, water-soluble
StabilitypH 3-3.5 · Light: Extremely stable · Heat: Extremely stable
ApplicationsJellies, baking, ice cream, beverages, syrups

Blues

More detail: Spirulina blue →

Natural Blue Colouring food (no E-number)
SourcePhycocyanin (spirulina)
FormPowder, water-soluble
StabilitypH 5-8 · Light: Light stability · Heat: Highly stable
ApplicationsBeverages, syrups
Natural Deep Blue Not for GB/EU food use
SourceGardenia jasminoides extract
FormPowder, water-soluble
ApplicationsBeverages, syrups, desserts, confectionery, dairy products
StatusNot currently authorised for food use in GB or the EU. Available on request for buyers in markets where it is permitted. Please check your local regulations.

Yellows & Oranges

More detail: Turmeric yellow →

Curcumin 5% (oil-dispersible) E100
SourceCurcumin (turmeric)
FormLiquid, dispersible in fixed oils
ApplicationsMarinades, curry bases, bakery
Curcumin 5% (water-dispersible) E100
SourceCurcumin (turmeric)
FormPowder, dispersible in water
ApplicationsMarinades, curry bases, bakery
Curcumin 10% (oil-dispersible) E100
SourceCurcumin (turmeric)
FormLiquid, dispersible in fixed oils
ApplicationsMarinades, curry bases, bakery
Curcumin 10% (water-dispersible) E100
SourceCurcumin (turmeric)
FormPowder, dispersible in water
ApplicationsMarinades, curry bases, bakery
Natural Juicy Yellow E100
SourceCurcumin (turmeric)
FormLiquid, water-soluble
StabilitypH 2.5-6.5 · Light: Medium stability · Heat: Extremely stable
ApplicationsBaked goods, dairy products, snacks, beverages, condiments
Natural Mango Yellow E100
SourceCurcumin & paprika extract *
Note* Source subject to confirmation. Please check with us against your requirements.
FormLiquid, water-soluble
StabilitypH 2.5-6.5 · Light: Medium stability · Heat: Extremely stable
ApplicationsBaked goods, dairy products, snacks, beverages, jellies, mocktails
Natural Yellow E100
SourceCurcumin (turmeric)
FormPowder, water-soluble
ApplicationsBaked goods, dairy products, snacks, beverages, condiments
Natural Beta Carotene 30% E160a
SourceCarotene
FormLiquid, oil-soluble
ApplicationsMarinades, curry bases
Natural Orange Red E160c
SourceSweet chilli / paprika extract
FormLiquid, water-soluble
StabilitypH 2-8 · Light: Extremely stable · Heat: Extremely stable
ApplicationsDairy-based drinks, cheese, desserts, edible ices, jellies, spice blends

Greens

More detail: Chlorophyll green →

Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin 95% E141(ii)
SourceAlfalfa extract
FormPowder, water-soluble
ApplicationsBeverages, confectionery, processed foods, nutraceuticals
Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin 5-7%, oil-soluble E141(ii)
SourceAlfalfa extract
FormLiquid, oil-soluble
ApplicationsBeverages, confectionery, processed foods, nutraceuticals
Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin 5-7%, water-soluble E141(ii)
SourceAlfalfa extract
FormLiquid, water-soluble
StabilitypH 2-8 · Light: Extremely stable · Heat: Extremely stable
ApplicationsBeverages, confectionery, processed foods, nutraceuticals
Copper Chlorophyll 5-7% E141
SourceAlfalfa extract
FormLiquid, oil-soluble
StabilitypH 2-8 · Light: Extremely stable · Heat: Extremely stable
ApplicationsConfectionery, dairy products, beverages, ice cream, processed foods
Copper Chlorophyll 10% E141
SourceAlfalfa extract
FormLiquid, oil-soluble
ApplicationsConfectionery, dairy products, beverages, ice cream, processed foods
Magnesium Chlorophyll 10% E140
SourceAlfalfa / mulberry leaf extract
FormLiquid, oil-soluble
ApplicationsConfectionery & sweets, dairy products, beverages, bakery
Magnesium Chlorophyll 8% E140
SourceAlfalfa extract
FormLiquid, oil-soluble
ApplicationsConfectionery & sweets, dairy products, beverages, bakery

Browns & Black

More detail: Caramel brown → · Vegetable carbon black →

Natural Chocolate Brown, water-soluble E150d
SourceCaramel
FormLiquid, water-soluble
StabilitypH 2-8 · Light: Extremely stable · Heat: Extremely stable
ApplicationsDessert mixes, doughnuts, ice creams, soft drinks, sweets
Natural Chocolate Brown, oil-soluble E150d
SourceCaramel
FormLiquid, oil-soluble
ApplicationsDessert mixes, doughnuts, ice creams
Natural Black E153
SourceVegetable carbon
FormPowder, water-soluble
ApplicationsSugar confectionery, drinks, cereal products

Stability reference (manufacturer data)

Reproduced from the manufacturer's own shade reference sheet. This is a representative 15-shade overview, not a row-by-row match to every SKU code in the detailed catalogue above or below — ask us to confirm stability data for a specific product code.

ShadeFormColour huepH range Light stabilityHeat stabilitySolubilityNatural source
Natural Blue Powder Medium Blue 5-8 Light stability Highly stable WS Spirulina Blue
Pista Green Liquid Bright Green 2-8 Extremely stable Extremely stable OS Copper Chlorophyll (Alpha Alpha)
Pista Green Liquid Bright Green 2-8 Extremely stable Extremely stable WS Copper Chlorophyll (Alpha Alpha)
Juicy Yellow Liquid Bright Yellow 2.5-6.5 Medium stability Extremely stable OS/WS Turmeric
Juicy Yellow Powder Bright Yellow 2.5-6.5 Medium stability Extremely stable WD Turmeric
Bright Yellow Liquid Yellow with flavour 2.5-6.5 Medium stability Extremely stable WD Turmeric & Paprika Extract
Mango Yellow Liquid Mango Shade 2-8 Extremely stable Highly stable WS Turmeric *
Bright Orange Granules Bright Orange 2.5-8 Medium stability Highly stable WS Natural Granules Beta Carotene
Orange Red Liquid Orange Red 2-8 Extremely stable Extremely stable OS/WS Paprika Extract
Orange Red Liquid Orange Red 2-8 Extremely stable Extremely stable OS/WS Paprika Extract
Orange Red Powder Orange Red 2-8 Extremely stable Highly stable OS/WS Paprika Extract
Dark Red † Powder Dark Red 2-4 Extremely stable Extremely stable WS Monascus Red
Bright Red Powder Dark Red 3-3.5 Extremely stable Extremely stable WS Carmine
Strawberry Pink Powder Bright Pink 4-7 Extremely stable Highly stable WS Beet Root
Brown Liquid Medium Brown 2-8 Extremely stable Extremely stable WS Caramel IV

† Monascus Red is listed on the manufacturer's reference sheet but is not currently authorised as a food colour in GB or the EU — shown here for completeness only, not available to order.

Don't see exactly what you need?

Every SKU above ships with full specification and CoA on request. Tell us the shade you're matching or the shelf-life problem you're solving, and we'll recommend the right fit from the range — or something close to it.

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