Natural Colours

Spirulina: a blue-green algae, is a rich source of phycocyanin, a natural pigment responsible for its vibrant blue color. Phycocyanin is water-soluble and offers a strikingly bright, stable blue that’s widely used in food and beverage applications.

Blue Pea Extract: The blue pea flower, derived from Clitoria ternatea, is a natural source for vibrant blue color extraction. This flower contains anthocyanins, pigments that give it a rich blue hue, which can vary with pH levels - turning purple or pink in acidic environments. This makes blue pea extract versatile for food and beverage applications, allowing for creative, natural coloring

Brown evokes a sense of richness, warmth, and tradition. At Synthite, we bring this timeless hue to life using one of the most widely used and naturally derived colourants in the food industry: caramel colour.

Caramel colour is produced by carefully heating food-grade carbohydrates such as corn syrup or sugar, often in the presence of acids, alkalis, or salts a process known as caramelization. This creates a stable colour range that spans from golden yellow-brown to deep blackish-brown. The Maillard reaction, which occurs during heating, contributes not just to the colour, but also to the depth of flavour often associated with caramelized foods.

Synthite offers a complete portfolio of caramel colours, classified under the internationally recognized E150 series:

• E150a – Plain Caramel
• E150b – Sulphite Caramel
• E150c – Ammonia Caramel
• E150d – Sulphite Ammonia Caramel

These water-soluble colours are available in both liquid and powder forms, suitable for a broad range of applications from beverages like colas and iced teas, to baked goods, sauces, seasonings, and even cosmetics.

With over 50 years of expertise, Synthite is one of the largest producers of caramel brown colours globally. Our extensive network of sales and application scientists ensures you receive not just colour solutions, but tailored support to enhance your product’s visual and sensory appeal.

Whether you're aiming for a soft golden tint or a bold dark brown, caramel provides the versatility and stability needed to meet today’s formulation demands naturally.

At Synthite, we have the capability to produce natural green color from various plant sources. One of our primary sources is alfalfa, a perennial green-leafed plant known for its high chlorophyll content - the pigment responsible for the green color in leaves. 

Using advanced extraction technology, we carefully process and standardize the chlorophyll from alfalfa to create both oil-soluble and water-dispersible versions, providing versatile options for different applications. This meticulous process ensures a high-quality, natural green color suitable for a wide range of uses.

The colour orange radiates warmth, vitality, and a sense of wholesome energy. At Synthite, we craft this vibrant hue from three trusted natural sources: Annatto, Paprika, and Beta-Carotene - each selected for their unique properties and performance across diverse food applications.

Annatto: derived from the seeds of the Bixa Orellana plant, offers a warm yellow-orange tone. Valued for its mild flavor and colour stability, annatto is widely used in dairy, snacks, and sauces. Synthite provides both oil- and water-soluble formats to suit varied processing needs.

Paprika: extracted from capsicum peppers, delivers a rich reddish-orange hue with exceptional heat and light stability. Ideal for savory products like seasonings, processed meats, and sauces, our paprika extract is deodorized and formulated to retain colour intensity under demanding conditions.

Beta-Carotene: brings a bright, pure orange with added antioxidant benefits. Its versatility makes it perfect for beverages, dairy, and baked goods, offering both functional and visual appeal.
Source: Palm fruit, Algae and Fungal

Every pigment is carefully sourced and processed in line with Synthite’s commitment to quality, stability, and natural innovation. From bold orange hues to subtle golden tones, our plant-based colour solutions bring visual impact and clean-label appeal to your culinary creations.

At Synthite, we ensure our beetroot extracts deliver vibrant color, potent actives, and consistent quality. 

Raw Material Standardization: We carefully select and standardize beetroots to achieve uniform color and meet stringent quality benchmarks. 

Juice Extraction & Concentration: Fresh beetroots are juiced and concentrated using advanced technology to preserve betanin, the key pigment and bioactive. 

Powdered Extract: Concentrated juice is spray-dried with a stabilizing carrier to protect color, nutrients, and extend shelf life.

Liquid Extract: A concentrated liquid form is also available for applications requiring high color intensity and potency. 

Through these measures, Synthite delivers premium beetroot extracts tailored for diverse food and beverage applications.

At Synthite, we focus on producing high-quality black carrot extract with consistent color and active ingredients. To ensure consistency, we carefully select and standardize the raw material. The black carrots are then juiced and concentrated using advanced technology to preserve key compounds, especially anthocyanins, which give the extract its color and health benefits. 

For powdered extracts, the concentrated juice is spray-dried with a carrier to maintain its properties and extend shelf life. We also offer liquid black carrot extract for applications that need a concentrated form with strong color and potency. Our process ensures the best quality for use in various food and beverage products. Extracted from : Black carrot