| Saffron | D.D. Williamson | Saffron is an all natural food coloring belonging to the carotenoid family that ranges from orange to yellow depending on the products acidity. Food companies mainly use Saffron as a coloring agent but also as a flavor enhancer, the spice is cultivated by...展開 Saffron is an all natural food coloring belonging to the carotenoid family that ranges from orange to yellow depending on the products acidity. Food companies mainly use Saffron as a coloring agent but also as a flavor enhancer, the spice is cultivated by hand from the stigma of the flower Crocus Cartwrightianus. Saffron contains contains alpha-crocin, a compound which imparts a distinct yellow hue to foods. A distinctive characteristic of crocin is that it – unlike other carotenoids — imparts color to water based foods without the need of an emulsifier. 收起 | |
| Shellac | Alland & Robert | Shellac is a resin composed of aliphatic and polyhydroxynic acids. The molecular weight lies around 1000. Shellac comes in glossy, fine flakes of light yellow to a dark brown colour (depending of the quality) It can be waxy (native form) or dewaxed. Bleac...展開 Shellac is a resin composed of aliphatic and polyhydroxynic acids. The molecular weight lies around 1000. Shellac comes in glossy, fine flakes of light yellow to a dark brown colour (depending of the quality) It can be waxy (native form) or dewaxed. Bleached shellacs come as a cream coloured to yellow powder. Shellac is a resinous secretion of tiny insects, called Laccifer Lacca (coccoidea family) to protect the breeding. These insects live on host-trees mainly located in India (Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa). Sticklac is the cut branches incrusted with hardened lac. This product is cleaned of plant wastes and impurities, washed, sieved, dried and sold as seedlac. Shellac is only the term used for the refined form of seedlac. The use of Shellac has been known in India and China for nearly 4000 years. Shellac may be used in applications in the food and pharmaceutical fields. It may be used in bakery products as a glazing agent and in confectionery products including: chewing gum sugar free, gum drops, pastilles, tablets, lozenges and coated products like almonds, nuts, peanuts and chocolates. 收起 | |
| Spirulina Extract | D.D. Williamson | Spirulina extract comes from a blue-green algae that occurs naturally in freshwater and marine habitats. It has a long history as a food in many countries. Spirulina contains chlorophyll and phycobilins, which absorb sunlight and have a role in photosynth...展開 Spirulina extract comes from a blue-green algae that occurs naturally in freshwater and marine habitats. It has a long history as a food in many countries. Spirulina contains chlorophyll and phycobilins, which absorb sunlight and have a role in photosynthesis. It can be used as a colorant in frostings, Ice cream/frozen desserts, toppings, beverage mixes, yogurts, puddings, cottage cheese and ready-to-eat cereals. 收起 | |
| Titanium Dioxide | D.D. Williamson | Titanium dioxide is a white powder found in nature in mineral sources such as rutile and anatase. It applies in cosmetics, sunscreens, pharmaceutical tablet coatings and foods — mainly chewing gum and other confectionery products. It has a high refractive...展開 Titanium dioxide is a white powder found in nature in mineral sources such as rutile and anatase. It applies in cosmetics, sunscreens, pharmaceutical tablet coatings and foods — mainly chewing gum and other confectionery products. It has a high refractive index, which contributes to its bright, white color and opacity. While found in nature, it may be synthetically produced, leading to very low contaminant levels compared to the crude source extraction. Titanium dioxide may be coated with alumina or silica to improve its functional properties. 收起 | |
| Vegetable Carbon | D.D. Williamson | Vegetable Carbon is known as vegetable black, carbon black, or carbo medicinalis vegetabilis. It is is produced through steam activation (charring) of vegetable fibers. It is an insoluble black food coloring used in confectionery products, icing, baked go...展開 Vegetable Carbon is known as vegetable black, carbon black, or carbo medicinalis vegetabilis. It is is produced through steam activation (charring) of vegetable fibers. It is an insoluble black food coloring used in confectionery products, icing, baked goods and ice cream. European and Canadian authorities approve its use as a colour additive. The United States FDA does not allow its use. 收起 |
