Simple label Sweets: Replacing Synthetic Colors with Natural colors in Confections
Formulating confections with natural colours may require more considerations than when using synthetics, but there are plenty of vibrant options to keep your sweets looking great with the simple labels your consumers want. In this webinar, we share some of our best tips for replacing synthetic colours in confections and disprove some common myths about natural colours along the way.
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You can also check out our article on replacing synthetic colors in confections, or jump right in and get started with a natural colours sample kit for confections here!
About the Presenters:
Catalina Ospina
Technical Support – Team leader for DDW, The Color House in Santiago, Chile. Bringing the joy of natural colors to foods and beverages for more than 10 years. BSc in Chemical Engineering and Food Science and Technology Specialist. Foodie by heart.
Kelly Polte
Associate Applications Scientist for DDW, The Color House in Louisville, KY. Blending her colorful, creative side with the technical side of food science. Experience in ice cream manufacturing and sports nutrition. BS in Food Science and Human Nutrition from Clemson University. She likes spending time with her golden retriever, Charlie.
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