Curcumin
Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Golden yellow pigment extracted from turmeric rhizome. Excellent for fat-based applications.
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Comprehensive guide to our natural color solutions sourced from plant, mineral, and microbial origins.
Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Golden yellow pigment extracted from turmeric rhizome. Excellent for fat-based applications.
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Beta vulgaris (Beet root)
Vibrant red pigment from beet root. Sensitive to heat and light in low pH.
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Alfalfa, Chlorella, Mulberry leaves
Natural green pigment. Copper-free chlorophyll available for sensitive applications.
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Grape skin, Black carrot, Purple sweet potato
Red to purple pigment range. pH sensitive - color shifts with acidity.
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Blakeslea trispora, Palm oil, Annatto
Orange to yellow pigments. Excellent heat stability. Beta-carotene is provitamin A.
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Capsicum annuum (Paprika)
Red-orange pigment from Capsicum annuum. Contains capsanthin and capsorubin.
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Crocus sativus (Saffron)
Golden yellow from Crocus sativus. Contains crocin - highest natural color intensity.
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Tagetes erecta (Marigold flower)
Yellow pigment from Tagetes erecta. Important for eye health and blue light protection.
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Haematococcus pluvialis (Chlorophyta)
Powerful antioxidant carotenoid - 550x stronger than vitamin E. Natural astaxanthin identical to wild-caught salmon.
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Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous (Phaffia rhodozyma)
Yeast-derived astaxanthin. Used extensively in aquaculture for salmon coloring.
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Blakeslea trispora (fermentation)
Identical to plant-derived beta-carotene but produced via controlled fermentation. Consistent quality and sustainable.
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Chlorella vulgaris (fermentation)
Microbial lutein with superior bioavailability. Shows 3x higher bioavailability than synthetic lutein.
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Paracoccus carotinifaciens
Orange-red carotenoid. Used in salmon farming for muscle coloration.
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Rhodotorula glutinis
Carotenoid pigment from red yeast Rhodotorula. Emerging as natural red alternative.
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Monascus purpureus (red mold rice)
Traditional fermented pigment from Monascus purpureus. Used in Asian cuisine for centuries.
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Penicillium oxalicum (fermentation)
Natural red pigment from Penicillium oxalicum. Heat stable, pH stable, light stable.
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Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina)
Blue pigment-protein complex. GRAS status. Used in beverages and dietary supplements.
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Porphyridium cruentum (red algae)
Pink/red phycobiliprotein from Porphyridium cruentum. Exceptional fluorescent properties.
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Nannochloropsis gaditana (microalgae)
Yellow carotenoid with excellent antioxidant properties. Emerging as sustainable alternative.
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Flavobacterium breve, Paracoccus zeaxanthinifaciens
Yellow carotenoid for eye health (macular pigment). Consistent isomer ratio with lutein.
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Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina)
Blue pigment from Arthrospira platensis. Vibrant and stable. Premium food-grade.
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Natural iron oxide minerals
Earth tones from yellow to red to brown. Extremely stable. FDA approved for cosmetics.
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Ilmenite, Rutile
White pigment. UV protection in cosmetics. Opacifying agent.
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Natural muscovite mica
Natural mica coated with titanium dioxide for pearlescent effect. Used in lipsticks and eyeshadows.
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