Natural Colors for Seafood Alternatives
With the rise of meat alternatives, it was predicted that the next big trend in the plant-based movement would be a rise of the waters: seafood alternative products. And while the craving for meat imitation products remains strong among flexitarian consumers,
Coloring Different Plant Bases
A myriad of colors for a bundle of veggie bases Meat-free products come in a variety of formats and use a variety of base ingredients, all with their own specific requirements. Coloring different plant bases varies by base and desired end color. The most
The Raw to Cooked Look: Aiming for Authenticity
The plant-based meat alternative market continues to grow, in part due to interest from flexitarians. This group tries to add in more plant-based options in place of their regular meat consumption a few days a week, often for environmental, health, or ethical
Annatto Transparency: A Trusted Supply Chain
What is Annatto? Annatto is a yellow/orange natural color that has been used for many years for the vibrant orange color in cheeses, snack seasonings, and dairy products. It is extracted from the seeds of a tropical tree called bixa orellana. Annatto can
Top 5 Considerations When Coloring Dairy
With so many different types of natural colors, choosing the right one for your dairy application can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re creating yogurt, milk, process cheese, or ice cream there are some important factors to consider when choosing a natural
The Elusive Kosher Bake Stable Red
As the market started transitioning from artificial to natural colors, carmine and carmine/paprika blends became the go-to solutions for red baked goods – like the classic red velvet cake – since they offered bright red, heat stable alternatives to Allura
Top 5 Considerations When Coloring Snacks
With so many different types of natural colors, choosing the right one for your snack application can feel daunting. Whether you’re creating chips, crackers, popcorn, or pretzels, there are some important factors to consider when choosing a natural color.
Top 5 Considerations when Coloring Meat Alternatives
With so many different types of natural colors, choosing the right one for your meat alternative application can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re creating plant-based burgers, sausages, or mince, there are some important factors to consider when choosing a
Top 5 Considerations When Coloring Bakery
With so many different types of natural colors from a such wide variety of sources, choosing the right one can be difficult. Whether you’re creating cakes, cookies, frostings, or fillings, there are some important factors to consider when choosing a natural