Applications
Bakery
Cakes, cookies, fillings, frostings and cereals.
Oven temperatures above 180°C and alkaline leavening agents are tough on natural colors. Our heat-stable range keeps bakery products appetizing from oven to shelf.
Formulation Challenges
- Baking temperatures of 180–220°C
- Alkaline pH from baking soda
- Maillard browning masks light shades
Our Recommendations
- 1Gardenia Blue for heat-stable blues and greens
- 2Curcumin and paprika for golden crusts
- 3Beetroot Red for red-velvet and berry fillings

Recommended Colorants

Beetroot Red
Red beet (Beta vulgaris)
Vibrant raspberry-red from red beet juice, ideal for dairy, beverages and confectionery.
- Powder
- Liquid

Paprika Red
Sweet red pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Warm orange-red paprika oleoresin with outstanding heat resistance for snacks and bakery.
- Liquid
- Emulsion
- Powder

Curcumin
Turmeric root (Curcuma longa)
Bright lemon-to-golden yellow from turmeric root in water-dispersible and oil-soluble forms.
- Powder
- Liquid
- Emulsion

Gardenia Yellow
Gardenia fruit (Gardenia jasminoides)
Clean, water-soluble golden yellow with broad pH and heat stability.
- Powder
- Liquid

Gardenia Blue
Gardenia fruit (Gardenia jasminoides)
Heat-stable natural blue that survives baking and retorting.
- Powder
- Liquid

Natural Beta-Carotene
Carrot & palm fruit
Sunny yellow-orange from carrot and palm fruit with provitamin A benefits.
- Emulsion
- Powder