Why It Matters
Color drifts batch to batch in beverages, dairy and confectionery; need standardized natural colorants and certified dyes for a consistent shade
Solution Approach
Color drifts batch to batch in beverages, dairy and confectionery; need standardized natural colorants and certified dyes for a consistent shade RawSource supplies the base chemicals that go into these programs. We can help with product selection, grade matching, and sourcing from multiple origins for supply security.
Typical Formulation Workflow
1
Process & Compliance Review
Map the application and contact points, and confirm food-grade and regulatory status (FCC/USP, Kosher/Halal, allergen) for every input.
2
Ingredient & Grade Selection
Select the right grade of acidulant, preservative, emulsifier, stabilizer, or processing aid for the formulation, label, and sensory targets.
3
Bench Trial & Dosing
Validate use level and performance in a bench or pilot batch, and specify packaging and lot traceability suited to food-safety requirements.
4
Quality & Shelf-Life Validation
Verify finished-product quality, microbial stability, and shelf life, and lock the spec with a CoA and document control for audits.
Recommended Chemistries (5)
Beta Carotene 10% Cws
CAS 7235-40-7
Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Color / Pigmentation
Water-dispersible carotenoid delivers a standardized yellow-orange shade in beverages, dairy and fats
Melting Point: 176-184ºC Boiling Point: 633-577ºC Density: 1.00 at 20 °C/20 °C
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Annatto Extract Fluid Alcohol
CAS 8008-79-5
Natural Extracts & Oils
Color / Pigmentation
Annatto carotenoids give the orange-to-yellow color of cheese, snacks and butter
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Turmeric 95%
CAS 84775-52-0
Specialty Additives
Conditioning
Curcumin-rich extract provides a clean-label yellow shade
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FD&C Red 40 (Allura Red) Food Color, Kosher
CAS 25956-17-6
Surfactants
Cleaning / Degreasing
Certified synthetic dye for consistent, water-soluble red color in beverages and confectionery
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Fd&c Red #4
Certified colorant for standardized red shading in permitted applications
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Related Product Families
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Inorganic bases and processing minerals — hydroxides and oxides for alkalization, calcium silicate anti-caking and diatomaceous filter aid.
Color / PigmentationThickening / RheologypH AdjustmentViscosity Modification
6 chemistries
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● Available
Natural Extracts & Oils
Botanical colorants and essential-oil flavor/aroma extracts standardized for food and beverage use.
ConditioningColor / Pigmentation
5 chemistries
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● Available
Surfactants - Anionic
Certified FD&C color additives and anionic/zwitterionic functional ingredients for color and beverage formulation.
Cleaning / DegreasingWettingpH Adjustment
3 chemistries
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