News

Naturex announces beverage colouring system

Naturex has developed a new stable colouring system for yellow and orange drinks which the company says combines its expertise in natural antioxidants and natural pigments and that helps it gain positions in the natural colour and natural antioxidant markets. According to the company, the Naturex R&D team has gone one step further in stabilising […]

Naturex has developed a new stable colouring system for yellow and orange drinks which the company says combines its expertise in natural antioxidants and natural pigments and that helps it gain positions in the natural colour and natural antioxidant markets.

According to the company, the Naturex R&D team has gone one step further in stabilising natural yellow and orange colours for the beverage sector, expanding its range of naturally sourced pigments to offer new carotenoid-based colours that are more resistant to light and oxidation. The stability of β-carotene has been significantly improved, Naturex says, by using a specific rosemary extract to prevent pigment degradation from light exposure.

“Rosemary extracts are well known and largely used for their antioxidant properties,” said Nathalie Pauleau, Business Manager at Naturex. “Our R&D team has developed a unique solution that combines antioxidants and natural β-carotene to offer an innovative highly stable color solution for beverage applications.”

Stability has been measured by accelerated ageing tests and, according to Naturex, shows significant results.

“Our SPRINGlab application laboratory team has designed a craft soda coloured with our new colour solution. The application concept will appeal to both consumers looking for natural ingredients and formulators who want highly stable colour over time,” said Pauleau.

The beverage also contains celery juice and botanical ingredients associated with energy boosting properties. To bring extra freshness to the carbonated drink, Naturex has added UPtaia, a foam stabiliser extracted from quillaia, an ingredient sustainably sourced and produced in Chile.
Other application concepts will be unveiled at the show from July 12th-14th, 2015.