Food Grade Colors for Flavoured Beverage
Colour is one of the first things people notice when they pick up a drink. Before the cap is opened or the first sip is taken, the shade inside the bottle sets an expectation of taste and freshness. If a strawberry drink looks pale or dull, it immediately feels less fruity. On the other hand, a bright, consistent red tells the customer it’s sweet, flavourful, and worth buying. That’s the simple power of colour in flavoured beverages.
For beverage makers, the right colour is not just about appearance. It’s about building trust. Every batch needs to look the same, whether it’s bottled today or six months from now. Synthetic food grade colours are designed to stay stable through processing, storage, and transportation, so the final product looks as good on the shelf as it did in production.
Colour also plays a big role in product identity. Orange has to look orange, cola has to look deep caramel brown, and lemon-lime drinks need that refreshing citrus shade. When the colour doesn’t match the flavour, customers feel the disconnect straight away. Using reliable colour solutions makes sure every flavour tells its story clearly.
Where Colours Are Used in Flavoured Beverage Applications
Colours aren’t just an add-on in flavoured drinks; they’re built into the experience. Each type of beverage needs shades that not only look appealing but also stay stable under different conditions like heat, light, and storage. That’s why choosing the right food grade colour solution matters.
- Soft drinks: strong, vibrant shades
- Juices and iced teas: natural, refreshing tones
- Energy drinks: bold and eye-catching
- Powder mixes: consistent, easy-to-mix solutions
- Alcoholic RTDs: aesthetic appeal and flavour match
With the right synthetic food grade colours, every beverage can look as good as it tastes — consistent, attractive, and shelf-ready.
Supported Colors in Flavoured Beverage Products
Bold Tones, Flavorful Bite
Water soluble colors
Allura Red
Allura Red adds bright red hues to flavoured beverages, fruit punches, smoothies, and syrups, offering vivid, water-soluble color with lasting appeal.
Pure dye content (corrected sample): minimum 85%
Water-insoluble matter: maximum 0.20%
Amaranth
Allura Red imparts a bold red vibrancy to strawberry drinks, cherry coolers, and tropical fruit-flavored beverages for striking appeal.
Pure dye content (corrected sample): minimum 87%
Water-insoluble matter: maximum 0.20%
Brown HT
Brown HT delivers warm brown hues to iced teas, malt-flavored beverages, and date-inspired drinks with natural warmth.
Pure dye content (corrected sample): minimum 70%
Water-insoluble matter: maximum 0.20%
Carmoisine
Carmoisine imparts lively red shades to raspberry drinks, strawberry-flavored coolers, and fruity mocktails with bright charm.
Pure dye content (corrected sample): minimum 87%
Water-insoluble matter: maximum 0.20%
Black PN
Black PN delivers intense black shades to flavoured beverages, fruit drinks, energy drinks, and syrups, providing uniform, water-soluble color.
Pure dye content (corrected sample): minimum 80%
Water-insoluble matter: maximum 0.20%
Green S
Green S gives fresh green tones to flavoured beverages, health drinks, fruit-based drinks, and smoothies, ensuring stable, water-soluble color.
Pure dye content (corrected sample): minimum 80%
Water-insoluble matter: maximum 0.20%
Brilliant Blue FCF
Brilliant Blue FCF imparts vivid blue hues to blueberry beverages, tropical citrus coolers, and exotic flavored drinks with eye-catching brightness.
Pure dye content (corrected sample): minimum 87%
Water-insoluble matter: maximum 0.20%
Erythrosine
Erythrosine delivers pinkish-red tones to cherry beverages, guava coolers, and strawberry-inspired drinks with sweet appeal.
Pure dye content (corrected sample): minimum 80%
Water-insoluble matter: maximum 0.20%
Fast Green FCF
Fast Green FCF gives fresh green hues to flavoured beverages, energy drinks, fruit punches, and syrups, providing consistent, water-soluble color.
Pure dye content (corrected sample): minimum 80%
Water-insoluble matter: maximum 0.20%
Patent Blue V
Patent Blue V imparts bluish-green tones to lime-mint flavored drinks, exotic citrus coolers, and tropical blends with a unique appeal.
Pure dye content (corrected sample): minimum 85%
Water-insoluble matter: maximum 0.20%
Indigo Carmine
Indigo Carmine adds deep indigo-blue tones to grape juices, acai blends, and blueberry-flavored beverages with bold strength.
Pure dye content (corrected sample): minimum 87%
Water-insoluble matter: maximum 0.20%
Quinoline Yellow WS
Quinoline Yellow WS provides bright yellow shades to flavoured beverages, fruit drinks, smoothies, and syrups, delivering uniform, water-soluble color.
Pure dye content (corrected sample): minimum 70%
Water-insoluble matter: maximum 0.20%
Tartrazine
Tartrazine delivers bright lemon-yellow hues to pineapple beverages, orange-lime coolers, and citrus-flavored drinks with lively freshness.
Pure dye content (corrected sample): minimum 80%
Water-insoluble matter: maximum 0.20%
Sunset Yellow
Sunset Yellow adds warm orange-yellow shades to flavoured beverages, fruit drinks, smoothies, and syrups, ensuring vibrant, water-soluble color.
Pure dye content (corrected sample): minimum 87%
Water-insoluble matter: maximum 0.20%
Ponceau 4R
Ponceau 4R delivers vivid red tones to flavoured beverages, fruit punches, energy drinks, and syrups, offering bold, water-soluble color.
Pure dye content (corrected sample): minimum 85%
Water-insoluble matter: maximum 0.20%
Lake colors
Carmoisine Lake
Carmoisine Lake delivers rich red hues to flavoured beverages, fruit punches, energy drinks, and syrups, offering stable, water-insoluble color.
Allura Red Lake
Allura Red Lake gives bright red tones to flavoured beverages, fruit drinks, smoothies, and syrups, ensuring bold, water-insoluble color.
Amaranth Lake
Amaranth Lake adds deep red shades to flavoured beverages, fruit drinks, syrups, and smoothies, providing bold, water-insoluble color.
Black PN Lake
Black PN Lake provides intense black shades to flavoured beverages, protein drinks, fruit punches, and syrups with durable, water-insoluble color.
Tartrazine Lake
Tartrazine Lake provides lemon-yellow vibrancy to pineapple beverages, citrus coolers, and orange-lime flavored drinks.
Brown HT Lake
Black PN Lake delivers dark brown-black shades to tamarind beverages, plum blends, and herbal-inspired flavored drinks.
Sunset Yellow Lake
Sunset Yellow Lake imparts sunny orange-yellow hues to mango drinks, peach-flavored beverages, and tropical fruit blends.
Quinoline Yellow WS Lake
Quinoline Yellow WS Lake adds greenish-yellow hues to lemon-lime beverages, tropical blends, and citrus-flavored drinks.
Indigo Carmine Lake
Indigo Carmine Lake imparts deep indigo-blue hues to grape juices, acai blends, and blueberry-flavored drinks.
Erythrosine Lake
Erythrosine Lake adds vivid pink-red shades to flavoured beverages, energy drinks, syrups, and smoothies, delivering stable, water-insoluble color.
Ponceau 4R Lake
Ponceau 4R Lake delivers vibrant red-orange tones to strawberry beverages, watermelon coolers, and tropical flavored drinks.
Brilliant Blue FCF Lake
Brilliant Blue FCF Lake imparts vivid blue hues to blueberry beverages, citrus coolers, and tropical fruit-flavored drinks.
Patent Blue V Lake
Patent Blue V Lake delivers bluish-green tones to lime-mint flavored beverages, tropical citrus coolers, and exotic blends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. All our colours comply with international food safety standards and are approved for use in beverages. They’re tested for quality and safe when used within regulations.
Synthetic colours offer stronger brightness, better stability during processing, and longer shelf life. They’re also cost-effective, making them ideal for large-scale beverage production.
No. Food grade synthetic colours are completely taste-neutral. They won’t affect flavour, texture, or mouthfeel.
Our beverage colour solutions are designed to stay stable through heat, light exposure, and storage. This means your drink keeps the same look from production to shelf.
Yes. We can create tailor-made shades to match your exact flavour profile or brand identity.
We supply bulk packaging for manufacturers. For testing, we also offer a 50gm trial pack (sample pack) so you can check performance before committing to larger orders.
Yes. We have solutions that work in both transparent and opaque bases, including clear energy drinks and flavoured waters.
Yes, our colours are manufactured in line with global food colour regulations, so you can export your sports beverages without worries.
Absolutely. Our colours meet region-specific regulations, making international trade smooth and compliant.
Synthetic Food Colors For
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