Synthetic Food Color
Ponceau 4R Food Color – Your Reliable Global Supplier
Need Ponceau 4R food color that’s bold, stable, and food-safe? We’ve got you covered! As a leading manufacturer, supplier, exporter, wholesaler, and distributor, we deliver high-quality synthetic food colors that meet global safety and purity standards.
Renowned for its vibrant red hue, Ponceau 4R is widely used in beverages, confectionery, dairy, bakery, processed foods, and pharmaceuticals. Its high solubility and excellent stability make it a preferred choice for products like soft drinks, syrups, jams, sauces, and flavoured snacks. Available in powder, granular, and liquid forms, we cater to bulk orders with custom solutions to match your production needs.
Why Choose Our Ponceau 4R Food Color?
- Superior quality with consistent colour strength
- Customised bulk supply at competitive prices
- Regulatory-compliant & globally accepted formulations
- Reliable worldwide shipping with timely delivery
- Expert support for seamless sourcing
Whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler, Ponceau 4R adds the perfect vivid red tone to your products. Let’s work together—contact us today for samples, pricing, and tailored bulk solutions!

Key Features:
Product Characteristics | Product Details |
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Product Name | Ponceau 4R |
C.I Name | Acid Red 18 |
E number | E124 |
EC no. | 220-036-2 |
CAS no. | 2611-82-7 |
HSN | 32041983 |
CI no. | 16255 |
Molecular Formula | C20H11N2Na3O10S3 |
Molecular Weight | 604.5 g/mol |
Color | Maroon |
Appearance | Powder |
Odor | Odorless |
Taste | Slightly Bitter |
pH Stability | Stable within pH range 4-9 |
Storage Condition | Dry Sealed, Room Temperature |
Water | 140gm/l |
Ethanol (95%) | Very Sparingly Soluable |
Propylene Glycol | 40gm/l |
Vegetable Oil | Insoluable |
Light | good (Water) |
Heat | 105 ºC to 205°C |
Fruit Acids | Good |
Benzoic Acid | Good |
Sulphur Dioxide | Fair |
Alkalies | Good |
Uses / Applications:
- Beverages: Soft drinks, fruit juices, energy drinks, flavored syrups, powdered drink mixes, and alcoholic beverages.
- Confectionery: Hard candies, jellies, gummies, licorice, marshmallows, and chewing gum.
- Bakery & Desserts: Cakes, muffins, pastries, doughnuts, frostings, and dessert toppings.
- Dairy Products: Flavored yogurts, ice creams, milkshakes, custards, and puddings.
- Processed Foods: Sauces, ketchups, jams, pickles, spice blends, and instant soups.
- Snacks & Savory Foods: Flavored chips, extruded snacks, popcorn seasonings, and coated nuts.
- Gelatin & Pudding: Jelly desserts, fruit fillings, and gelatin-based sweets.
- Dry & Wet Pet Food: Dog and cat kibble, canned pet food, and semi-moist treats.
- Pet Treats: Chew sticks, biscuits, and flavored snacks.
- Aquatic & Livestock Feed: Fish food, shrimp feed, and poultry feed.
Available forms:
- Powder
- Liquid
- Granules/Crystals
Packaging Option:
- 25kg HDPE Drums with 2 liners inside
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