Pigmentos Naturales

Guía completa de soluciones de color natural de origen vegetal, mineral y microbiano.

Curcumin

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Origen Vegetal

Golden yellow pigment extracted from turmeric rhizome. Excellent for fat-based applications.

CAS: 458-37-7
foodcosmeticspharmaceuticals

Estado regulatorio:

E100 - ApprovedFDA GRAS - GRAS Notice 000131

Beet Red

Beta vulgaris (Beet root)

Origen Vegetal

Vibrant red pigment from beet root. Sensitive to heat and light in low pH.

CAS: 7659-50-9
foodcosmetics

Estado regulatorio:

E162 - ApprovedFDA GRAS

Chlorophyll

Alfalfa, Chlorella, Mulberry leaves

Origen Vegetal

Natural green pigment. Copper-free chlorophyll available for sensitive applications.

CAS: 479-61-8
foodcosmeticspharmaceuticals

Estado regulatorio:

E140 - ApprovedFDA GRAS

Anthocyanin

Grape skin, Black carrot, Purple sweet potato

Origen Vegetal

Red to purple pigment range. pH sensitive - color shifts with acidity.

CAS: 11088-48-9
foodcosmeticspharmaceuticals

Estado regulatorio:

E163 - ApprovedFDA GRAS

Natural Carotenoid

Blakeslea trispora, Palm oil, Annatto

Origen Vegetal

Orange to yellow pigments. Excellent heat stability. Beta-carotene is provitamin A.

CAS: 7235-40-7
foodcosmeticspharmaceuticals

Estado regulatorio:

E160a - ApprovedFDA GRAS

Paprika Oleoresin

Capsicum annuum (Paprika)

Origen Vegetal

Red-orange pigment from Capsicum annuum. Contains capsanthin and capsorubin.

CAS: 90131-83-2
foodcosmetics

Estado regulatorio:

E160c - ApprovedFDA GRAS

Saffron Carotenoid

Crocus sativus (Saffron)

Origen Vegetal

Golden yellow from Crocus sativus. Contains crocin - highest natural color intensity.

CAS: 2022-79-5
foodcosmeticspharmaceuticals

Estado regulatorio:

E164 - ApprovedFDA GRAS

Lutein (Marigold)

Tagetes erecta (Marigold flower)

Origen Vegetal

Yellow pigment from Tagetes erecta. Important for eye health and blue light protection.

CAS: 127-40-2
foodcosmeticspharmaceuticals

Estado regulatorio:

E161b - ApprovedFDA GRAS

Astaxanthin (Microbial)

Haematococcus pluvialis (Chlorophyta)

Origen Microbiano/Fermentación

Powerful antioxidant carotenoid - 550x stronger than vitamin E. The most commercially important microbial pigment. Natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis is identical to wild-caught salmon.

CAS: 472-61-7
foodcosmeticspharmaceuticals

Estado regulatorio:

E161j - ApprovedFDA GRAS - GRAS Notice 000450

Astaxanthin (Phaffia)

Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous (Phaffia rhodozyma)

Origen Microbiano/Fermentación

Yeast-derived astaxanthin from Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous (Phaffia rhodozyma). Used extensively in aquaculture for salmon coloring.

CAS: 11024-84-7
foodaquaculturecosmetics

Estado regulatorio:

E161j - ApprovedFDA GRAS

Beta-Carotene (Fermentation)

Blakeslea trispora (fermentation)

Origen Microbiano/Fermentación

Identical to plant-derived beta-carotene but produced via controlled fermentation. Consistent quality, higher purity, and sustainable production.

CAS: 7235-40-7
foodcosmeticspharmaceuticals

Estado regulatorio:

E160a - ApprovedFDA GRAS

Lutein (Fermentation)

Chlorella vulgaris (fermentation)

Origen Microbiano/Fermentación

Microbial lutein with superior bioavailability. Chlorella-derived lutein shows 3x higher bioavailability than synthetic lutein.

CAS: 127-40-2
foodpharmaceuticals

Estado regulatorio:

E161b - ApprovedFDA GRAS

Canthaxanthin

Paracoccus carotinifaciens, Chemical synthesis

Origen Microbiano/Fermentación

Orange-red carotenoid. Used in salmon farming for muscle coloration. Also used in food coloring and cosmetic bronzers.

CAS: 514-78-3
foodaquaculturecosmetics

Estado regulatorio:

E161g - Approved (restricted use)FDA 21 CFR 73.95

Torularhodin

Rhodotorula glutinis, Rhodosporidium

Origen Microbiano/Fermentación

Carotenoid pigment from red yeast Rhodotorula. Rare but emerging as natural red alternative.

CAS: 547-74-6
foodcosmetics

Estado regulatorio:

Under evaluationFDA GRAS (self-affirmed)

Monascus Red

Monascus purpureus (red mold rice)

Origen Microbiano/Fermentación

Traditional fermented pigment from Monascus purpureus (red mold rice). Used in Asian cuisine for centuries. Contains citrinin-free grades.

CAS: 6852-11-7
foodcosmetics

Estado regulatorio:

E161c - ApprovedFDA GRAS (citrinin-free grades)

Arpink Red

Penicillium oxalicum (fermentation)

Origen Microbiano/Fermentación

Natural red pigment from Penicillium oxalicum. Heat stable, pH stable, light stable. Novel natural color with excellent performance.

CAS: N/A (novel)
foodcosmeticspharmaceuticals

Estado regulatorio:

Novel food application pendingFDA GRAS (self-affirmed)

Phycocyanin (Spirulina)

Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina)

Origen Microbiano/Fermentación

Blue pigment-protein complex (C-phycocyanin). GRAS status. Used in beverages, confectionery, and dietary supplements. 20x sweeter than sugar.

CAS: 11024-84-7
foodcosmeticspharmaceuticals

Estado regulatorio:

E164 - ApprovedFDA GRAS

Phycoerythrin

Porphyridium cruentum (red algae)

Origen Microbiano/Fermentación

Pink/red phycobiliprotein from Porphyridium cruentum. Exceptional fluorescent properties. Used in food as natural pink colorant and in flow cytometry.

CAS: 11024-48-7
foodcosmeticsdiagnostics

Estado regulatorio:

Approved (citrinin-free)FDA GRAS

Violaxanthin

Nannochloropsis gaditana (microalgae)

Origen Microbiano/Fermentación

Yellow carotenoid with excellent antioxidant properties. Found in algae and higher plants. Emerging as sustainable alternative to synthetic lutein.

CAS: 74434-36-9
foodpharmaceuticals

Estado regulatorio:

Novel food statusFDA GRAS

Zeaxanthin (Microbial)

Flavobacterium breve, Paracoccus zeaxanthinifaciens

Origen Microbiano/Fermentación

Yellow carotenoid for eye health (macular pigment). Synthetic-biological production ensures consistent isomer ratio with lutein.

CAS: 144-68-3
foodpharmaceuticalscosmetics

Estado regulatorio:

E161h - ApprovedFDA GRAS

Spirulina Blue (C-Phycocyanin)

Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina)

Origen Microbiano/Fermentación

Blue pigment from Arthrospira platensis. Phycocyanin - vibrant and stable. Premium food-grade with high color intensity.

CAS: 11024-84-7
foodcosmetics

Estado regulatorio:

E164 - ApprovedFDA GRAS

Iron Oxide

Natural iron oxide minerals

Origen Mineral

Earth tones from yellow to red to brown. Extremely stable. FDA approved for cosmetics.

CAS: 1332-37-2
cosmeticspharmaceuticalsfood

Estado regulatorio:

E172 - ApprovedFDA 21 CFR 73.1200

Titanium Dioxide

Ilmenite, Rutile

Origen Mineral

White pigment. UV protection in cosmetics. Opacifying agent.

CAS: 13463-67-7
cosmeticspharmaceuticalsfood

Estado regulatorio:

E171 - Approved (restricted in cosmetics)FDA GRAS - 21 CFR 73.1

Mica Pearl

Natural muscovite mica

Origen Mineral

Natural mica coated with titanium dioxide for pearlescent effect. Used in lipsticks, eyeshadows, and decorative food coatings.

CAS: 12001-26-2
cosmeticsfood

Estado regulatorio:

Approved - CI 77019FDA 21 CFR 73.1