Naturally Derived Red & Pink Colors

Expand your food and beverage color possibilities with vibrant reds, delicate pinks, and more. With our Colors from Nature™ portfolio, ADM has the expertise and solutions to meet red and pink food coloring needs across applications.

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Benefits of ADM’s Red & Pink Food Color Products

Among the most popular in foods and beverages, pink and red hues entice the eyes and signal flavor cues. ADM offers a range of red and pink food coloring solutions in just the right shade with the label requirements you need.

Variety of Shade Ranges

Full range of pink and red colorants to enhance product visual appeal.

Versatility Across Applications

Flexible formulations for optimal performance in a wide variety of foods and beverages.

Consumer-Friendly Color Solutions

Recognizable color ingredients made from fruits, vegetables, and botanicals.

Made From Fruits, Vegetables, and Botanicals

Colors developed using natural raw materials from farmers and growers across the globe.

Consistent & Stable Performance

Exceptional stability in various applications and processing conditions.

Regulatory & Standards Compliance

Expert guidance to ensure your product meets local and global regulations.

Applications for ADM’s Red & Pink Color Shades

From rich red sauces to playful pink drinks, ADM has the expertise and application know-how to develop reliable pink and red food coloring solutions in a vast range of applications.

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Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beverages

ADM offers a range of clean-label and naturally derived red and pink color shades optimized for all types of beverage applications.

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Baked Goods and Cereal

Add naturally derived red and pink colors to cakes, cookies, cereal, and more with tailored solutions that meet your needs.

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Dairy and Dairy Alternatives

Get creative with a wide palette of naturally derived pink and red colors for all types of dairy products.

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Soups, Sauces, and Dressings

For bright soups and vibrant sauces, ADM offers a wide range of naturally derived pink and red food coloring solutions.

Applications for ADM’s Red & Pink Color Shades
 
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Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts

From replacing synthetic colors to new product innovation, our naturally derived reds and pinks are ideal for frozen desserts.

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Confectionery

From hard-boiled candy to panned confections and more, ADM offers a full range of striking, stable pink and red color solutions.

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Sweet and Savory Snacks

Get optimal color performance with naturally sourced pink and red colorants suitable for a variety of snack foods.

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Ready Meals

Add enticing red hues to ready meals with our array of shades and formulation options.

Applications for ADM’s Red & Pink Color Shades
 
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Meat & Seafood Alternatives

Enhance product appeal and authenticity with our naturally derived red and pink color solutions.

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Dietary Supplements

Our broad spectrum of naturally derived red and pink colors is ideal for all types of supplement applications.

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Pet Food

Create pet food that’s sure to please furry friends with our range of naturally derived red and pink food coloring options.

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Meet Consumer Demand for Naturally Sourced Red & Pink Colorants

U.S. consumers are looking for products with fewer artificial ingredients, as 44% of consumers actively seek recognizable ingredients.1 ADM can help you address consumer-driven trends with our Colors from Nature™ portfolio featuring recognizable, naturally derived pink and red colors for food and beverage applications in the vibrant shades consumers want.

Red and Pink Food Color Formats and Technologies From ADM

ADM has the solutions for your naturally derived red and pink food coloring needs. Our proprietary technology, technical expertise, market insights, and high-quality raw materials help us provide the right color formulation for your product.

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Colors from Nature™ Red Colors for Foods and Beverages
Colors from Nature™ Red Colors for Foods and Beverages

Available in a vast shade range, we can tailor naturally derived reds for food and beverage applications to your exact product and color specifications. Our unique portfolio of naturally derived raw materials includes black carrot, red cabbage, red radish, purple sweet potato, red beet, elderberry, hibiscus, grape skin extract, grape juice concentrate, cochineal, lycopene, and customized blends. Our Colors from Nature™ portfolio has a variety of naturally derived replacements for synthetic red and pink food colorants. 

 

ADM’s red food color solutions deliver excellent pH, heat, and light stability and are available in the following formats: 

 

  • Liquid 
  • Powder 
  • Micronized 
  • Emulsions 
  • Kosher 
  • Halal 
  • Non-GMO 

 

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Colors from Nature™ Pink Colors for Foods and Beverages
Colors from Nature™ Pink Colors for Foods and Beverages

Available in shade ranges of Light Pink to Vibrant Magenta, we can tailor naturally derived pinks for food and beverage applications to your exact product and color specifications. Our unique portfolio of naturally derived raw materials includes black carrot, red cabbage, red radish, purple sweet potato, red beet, elderberry, hibiscus, grape skin extract, grape juice concentrate, cochineal, and customized blends. 

 

ADM’s pink food color solutions deliver excellent pH, heat, and light stability and are available in the following formats: 

 

  • Liquid 
  • Powder 
  • Micronized 
  • Emulsions 
  • Kosher 
  • Halal 
  • Non-GMO 
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Industry-Leading Expertise

Meet your naturally derived red and pink food color needs with ADM’s advanced technology, formulation know-how, and diverse portfolio sourced from nature.

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Consumer-Friendly

We’re committed to producing naturally derived colors made from recognizable fruits, vegetables, and botanicals.
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Unmatched Expertise

Our color formulation expertise and proprietary technologies help support optimal performance in diverse applications.
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Compliance Guidance

ADM’s team of experts help you develop with confidence while adhering to label and regulatory requirements.

Related ADM Offerings

ADM’s Colors from Nature™ portfolio features a full rainbow of possibilities. Discover more food color solutions and our additional offerings across multiple applications.

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Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beverages

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Flavors

Sweet, savory, and everything in between—see how ADM can help you achieve flavor excellence with our expansive ingredient portfolio and technical expertise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for more information about pink and red food colorings? Read on for additional facts about the benefits of partnering with ADM as your naturally derived color partner.

Are ADM’s Red and Pink Food Colorants Derived From Natural Sources?

We develop our broad portfolio of red and pink colorants using naturally derived raw materials, including black carrot, red beet, elderberry, hibiscus, purple sweet potato, and more. Our long history of expertise and technical dexterity allows us to provide naturally derived alternatives to synthetic food coloring like Erythrosine (FD&C Red #3) and Allura Red (FD&C Red #40). 

How Does ADM Ensure the Quality and Stability of Its Pink and Red Food Coloring?

ADM uses high-quality raw materials, proprietary extraction, and other advanced technologies to ensure the stability, consistency, and vibrancy of its colorants, even in challenging conditions.

What Packaging and Label Claims Can You Make With ADM’s Red and Pink Food Colors?

ADM offers a range of color options that include non-GMO, kosher, halal, organic and organic-compliant options. We recommend consulting with your compliance team to ensure proper labeling of your product.

Can ADM Provide Customized Color Solutions for Red and Pink Shades?

Our experts work closely with you to develop customized color solutions that provide optimal performance for both your product formulation and desired hue.

What Forms of Red and Pink Colorants Are Available From ADM?

We offer color solutions in multiple formats optimized for your application, including liquid, powder, micronized powder, color emulsions, and more.

Contact Us

With our broad range of naturally derived colors and formulation expertise, ADM can help you find alternatives for synthetic red and pink colors, including FD&C Red #3 and Red #40 replacements, and inspire clean-label innovations. For high-quality, consistent, and stable color solutions, contact us today to get started.

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