NATURAL COLOURS

Natural food colouring

EXTRACHEM has a wide range of natural colours available in water and oil soluble forms, as well as powder and liquid versions. Natural food colours are based on materials that nature provides us with. Of course, all dyes meet the purity criteria of Directive 231/2012/EU.

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Natural food colouring

Product / Produkt
EEC No.
Available / verfügbar als
Turmeric / Curcuma
E100
Puder / Flüssig
Riboflavine
E101
Puder / Flüssig
Carmine
E120
Puder / Flüssig
Chlorophyll
E140
Puder / Flüssig
Copper Chlorophyll
E141
Puder / Flüssig
Caramel
E150
Puder / Flüssig
Malt
E150
Puder / Flüssig
Carbon Black
E153
Puder / Flüssig / Paste
Carotene
E160a
Puder / Flüssig
Annatto
E160b
Puder / Flüssig
Paprika
E160c
Puder / Flüssig
Lycopene
E160d
Puder / Flüssig
Lutein
E161b
Puder / Flüssig
Beetroot
E162
Puder / Flüssig
Anthocyanin
E163
Puder / Flüssig
Black Carrot
E163
Puder / Flüssig
Grape Skin
E163
Puder / Flüssig
Red Cabbage
E163
Puder / Flüssig
Titandioxid
E171
Puder / Flüssig / Paste
Iron Oxide Black/Yellow/Brown/Red/Orange
E172
Puder

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Natural food colorings are dyes derived from plant, animal, or mineral sources – for example, from turmeric (yellow), beetroot (red), or spirulina (green). Unlike synthetic dyes, they comply with clean-label requirements and meet the growing consumer demand for natural ingredients. Extrachem offers a wide range of high-quality natural food colorings for the food and beverage industry – approved under EU food law (Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008).

Extrachem, a specialized dye distributor in German-speaking countries, offers a comprehensive range of natural food colorings (wlw.de) – available in powder, liquid, or paste forms:

Dye
E-Number
Delivery form
🟡 Turmeric / Curcuma
E 100
Powder / Liquid
🟡 Riboflavine
E 101
Powder / Liquid
🔴 Carmine
E 120
Powder / Liquid
🟢 Chlorophyll
E 140
Powder / Liquid
🟢 Copper Chlorophyll
E 141
Powder / Liquid
🟤 Caramel
E 150
Powder / Liquid
🟤 Malt
E 150
Powder / Liquid
⚫ Carbon Black
E 153
Powder / Liquid / Paste
🟠 Carotene
E 160a
Powder / Liquid
🟠 Annatto
E 160b
Powder / Liquid
🔴 Paprika
E 160c
Powder / Liquid
🔴 Lycopene
E 160d
Powder / Liquid
🟡 Lutein
E 161b
Powder / Liquid
🔴 Beetroot
E 162
Powder / Liquid
🔵 Anthocyanin
E 163
Powder / Liquid
🔵 Black Carrot
E 163
Powder / Liquid
🟣 Grape Skin
E 163
Powder / Liquid
🟣 Red Cabbage
E 163
Powder / Liquid
⚪ Titandioxid
E 171
Powder / Liquid / Paste
🟤 Iron Oxide Black/Yellow/Brown/Red/Orange
E 172
Powder

All products are suitable for use in baked goods, beverages, confectionery, dairy products, and other food categories (zusatzstoffmuseum.de). The Extrachem team will be happy to advise you on dosage recommendations, solubility, and stability in your specific application matrix.

Yes. All natural food colorings offered by Extrachem comply with the requirements of the EU Food Additives Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008 and have been evaluated by the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority). They are labeled with an E-number and are considered safe when used as intended. Extrachem provides complete technical data sheets and safety certificates upon request.

Extrachem’s natural food colorings are suitable for a wide range of applications:

Product category
Example dye
🍰 Bakery & Confectionery
Curcumin, caramel
🥤 Drinks & Juices
Anthocyanins, beetroot red
🍬 Sweets & Gummy Bears
Spirulina, Curcumin
🧀 Milk & Dairy Products
Annatto, riboflavin
🥫 Sauces & Dressings
Paprika extract, lycopene

Upon request, the Extrachem team will advise on dosage recommendations, solubility (water-soluble / fat-soluble) and stability in the respective application matrix.

The trend towards clean label and transparent ingredient lists is growing steadily. Consumers prefer products without artificial additives. Extrachem’s natural food colorings offer the following advantages:

  • ✅ Clean Label compliant – no synthetic additives
  • ✅ Regulatorily compliant – EU-approved, EFSA-assessed
  • ✅ Wide color palette – from yellow to black
  • ✅ Individual consultation – technical support from Extrachem experts
  • ✅ Delivery in Germany – reliable supply security

Extrachem is your competent partner for natural dyes in the sales region of Germany.