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Natural Extracts & Oils

Botanical colorants, a flavor essential oil, and a botanical high-intensity sweetener u2014 annatto and turmeric color, lemongrass oil, and stevia extract u2014 standardized for food and beverage use.

Overview

Natural extracts and oils in food and beverage are botanically sourcedningredients used for color, flavor and sweetness rather than for bulk or texture.nThis family covers three functions: natural colorants (annatto and turmeric) thatnstandardize shade, a flavor and aroma essential oil (lemongrass), and a high-intensitynbotanical sweetener (stevia). Each is standardized to an active level so batches staynconsistent. Specify by the declared active u2014 color strength, flavor load or sweetnessnequivalence u2014 not by raw extract weight.

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Annatto delivers an orange-to-yellow shade and turmeric (curcumin) a clean yellow; bothnare used where a plant-based colorant is wanted in place of certified synthetic dyes. Thenhonest trade-off is stability: natural carotenoid and curcuminoid colors are more sensitivento light, heat and pH than synthetic FD&C dyes, so they need formulation and packagingnsupport. Choose annatto or turmeric where a plant-based label drives the decision, andnvalidate color hold under your process and shelf conditions.

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Lemongrass oil is a flavor and aroma essential oil dosed at low levels for citrus-herbalnnotes. Stevia extract standardized to about 90% steviol glycosides is a high-intensitynsweetener used to reduce added sugar; it sweetens at a small fraction of sugar's weight, sonit is paired with bulk agents to replace the lost volume. For a reduced-sugar beverage,ncombine a stevia extract for sweetness with a bulking agent for body, and confirmnfood-additive approval for your jurisdiction.

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Where it's used
  • Plant-based coloring of dairy, snacks, beverages and fats (annatto, turmeric)
  • Citrus-herbal flavor and aroma with lemongrass oil
  • Sugar reduction with high-intensity stevia extract
  • Clean-label color standardization in place of synthetic dyes
  • Standardized actives for batch-to-batch color and flavor consistency
Frequently asked questions
What natural extracts and oils does RawSource supply for food and beverage?
RawSource sources annatto and turmeric as natural colorants, lemongrass oil as a flavor and aroma essential oil, and stevia extract as a high-intensity botanical sweetener. Each is standardized to a declared active level for batch-to-batch consistency.
Are natural colorants as stable as synthetic dyes?
Generally no. Natural carotenoid colors such as annatto and curcuminoid colors such as turmeric are more sensitive to light, heat and pH than certified synthetic FD&C dyes. They need formulation and packaging support, so validate color hold under your process and shelf conditions before scaling.
Does RawSource supply stevia extract and natural food colorants in bulk?
Yes. Annatto, turmeric, lemongrass oil and stevia extract are available in bags, drums and bulk with full SDS, TDS and COA documentation. Confirm the standardized active level and the food-additive approval status for your application and jurisdiction.
How is stevia extract dosed compared to sugar?
Stevia extract is a high-intensity sweetener: it sweetens at a small fraction of sugar's weight, so it does not replace sugar's bulk. Pair it with a bulking agent to restore the lost volume, mouthfeel and browning behavior.
Disclaimer. Information on this page is provided for general reference and compiled from authoritative public sources (e.g. PubChem/ECHA). Values are typical and are not a guaranteed specification; the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the lot you purchase governs. Products are sold for industrial and professional use only. Nothing here is a medical, health, or efficacy claim. Always consult the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling, and confirm regulatory status, classification, and suitability for your application and jurisdiction.
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