Naturally Derived Colors for Food

ADM’s Colors from Nature™ portfolio offers a full rainbow of naturally derived colors for food and beverage products, providing beautiful solutions that consumers will love across all application spaces.

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Color Your World With ADM

Color delights the senses and plays a key role in the success of food and beverage products. A critical communication tool, color can reinforce branding, indicate flavor, give sensory cues, and grab shoppers’ attention both in-store and online.

Starting from nature, ADM grows and sources a variety of fruits, vegetables, and botanicals from across the globe. Using our technical ingenuity and formulation know-how, our experts develop high-quality, stable, and vibrant colors for food and beverage products.

Our diverse portfolio of Colors from Nature™ can help you get to market faster with visually appealing foods and drinks that consumers want.

Download our case study to see how our proprietary emulsion technology helps you deliver beautiful, highly stable color solutions across multiple applications.

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Explore Colors from Nature™

Discover the full spectrum of naturally derived solutions in our Colors from Nature™ portfolio that come in a wide range of delivery systems.

Red & Pink

In food and beverages, shades of red and pink are among the most popular. They add vibrancy, appeal, brand identity, and flavor cues to applications. Our broad range of raw materials offer a unique spectrum of naturally derived, clean-label¹ red and pink color solutions.

Forms:
Liquid, Powder, Micronized

Raw Materials:
Black Carrot, Red Cabbage, Red Radish, Purple Sweet Potato, Red Beet, Elderberry, Hibiscus, Grape Skin Extract, Grape Juice Concentrate, Cochineal, Lycopene, Customized Blends

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Shade Range

Applications

Alcoholic Beverages
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Baked Goods & Cereal
Confectionery
Dairy
Sweet & Savory Snacks
Soups, Sauces & Dressings
Ready Meals
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts
Meat Alternatives
Pet Food
Dietary Supplements

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A Colorful Range of Expertise

Our experts constantly search for new raw materials and technologies to deliver a variety of color shades, manage costs, and improve product stability. ADM understands what it takes to create exceptional products that consumers demand.

Clean-Label Solutions for Food and Beverage Colors

We source natural raw materials and are committed to a transparent global supply chain.

Industry-Leading Color Formulation Expertise

Our proprietary technology and capabilities ensure optimal color performance.

Regulatory and Standards Compliance

ADM’s color experts have the knowledge to help you meet local and global regulations.

The Critical Role of Color in the Natural World

Come with us on a multicolored journey to learn how ADM transforms natural sources into dazzling colorful solutions for food, beverages, and more. As a trusted supplier of naturally derived colors for food and beverage manufacturers, our portfolio offers highly concentrated and plant-based options to appeal to today’s consumers.

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Our Global Reach

ADM’s comprehensive global supply chain offers the quality and reliability needed to ensure your product gets to market quickly. Our dedication to raw material sourcing and procurement, vertical integration, and innovative technology helps us deliver high-quality, stable, and vibrant coloring solutions derived from a range of natural sources.

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What Types of Colorants for Foods and Beverages Are Available From ADM?

Our Colors from Nature™ portfolio features a full spectrum of naturally derived color solutions available in a variety of formulations based on your needs, including liquid, powder, micronized powder, and emulsions.

Do ADM’s Colors for Foods and Beverages Meet Local and Global Regulations?

ADM’s team of experts works closely with customers to ensure color solutions comply with the relevant regional and international requirements and standards.

Do Color Solutions Require Specific Formulations for Effectiveness?

The effectiveness of food and beverage color solutions depends on a number of varying factors, including application type, processing conditions, light exposure, pH, and more. ADM’s color formulations for foods and beverages are customized to deliver optimal performance and stability across multiple applications, thanks to our expertise and color technologies.

What Are Popular Trends in Food and Beverage Color Solutions?

Clean-label and recognizable food color ingredients are increasingly popular. Take a look at ADM’s Flavor & Color Outlook for a deeper dive into our perspective on which colors will shape the food and beverage industry in the year to come.

Does ADM Offer Color Samples or Demonstrations?

As each food and beverage product has different requirements, we want to make sure we can provide the best guidance and formulations options for your specific application. Contact us so we can discuss the best path forward to meet your color solution needs.

Partner With Us Now!

ADM is your partner in naturally derived color solutions. Contact us today for more information about our color portfolio and capabilities.

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