Colorants

Activated Carbon

Activated carbon (activated charcoal) is a highly porous form of carbon used for purification and decolorization.

Activated Charcoal

Activated charcoal is a form of carbon processed to be highly porous.

Adipic Acid

Adipic acid is a dicarboxylic acid that provides a smooth, mild acidic taste different from citric or malic acids.

Allura Red

Allura Red (E129, FD&C Red 40) is a synthetic red azo dye, the most widely used red food coloring in the US.

Amylase

Amylase is an enzyme that breaks down starch into sugars, naturally present in saliva and pancreatic secretions.

Annatto

Annatto is a natural orange-red colorant extracted from seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana).

Anthocyanins

Anthocyanins are natural pigments found in berries, grapes, red cabbage, and other plants, providing red, purple, and blue colors.

Beet Juice

Beet juice is a natural coloring derived from red beets.

Beta-Alanine

Beta-alanine is a non-essential amino acid that combines with histidine to form carnosine, a muscle buffer.

Beta-Carotene

Beta-carotene is a red-orange pigment and provitamin A carotenoid naturally found in fruits and vegetables.

Blue 1

Brilliant Blue FCF (Blue 1) is a synthetic blue dye derived from petroleum.

Blue 2

Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine, Indigotine) is a synthetic dye used to give foods a blue color.

Brilliant Blue

Brilliant Blue (E133, FD&C Blue 1) is a synthetic triarylmethane dye providing bright blue color to foods.

Calcium Carbonate

Calcium carbonate is a mineral compound naturally found in limestone, chalk, and shells.

Caramel

Plain caramel (Class I) is made by heating sugar without ammonia or sulfites, the simplest form of caramel color.

Caramel Color

Caramel color is produced by heating sugars (sucrose, glucose, fructose) with or without acids/alkalis.

Caramel III

Caramel III (ammonia caramel, E150c) is made by heating sugar with ammonia compounds, creating darker color.

Caramel IV

Caramel IV (sulfite ammonia caramel, E150d) is made with both ammonia and sulfites, used in soft drinks.

Carmine

Carmine is a deep red color made from cochineal insects.

Carmoisine

Carmoisine (E122, Azorubine) is a synthetic red azo dye providing a red to maroon color.

Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is the natural green pigment in plants.

Chlorophyllin

Chlorophyllin is a water-soluble derivative of chlorophyll, the green pigment in plants, modified for stability in food applications.

Citrulline Malate

Citrulline malate is a compound of L-citrulline and malic acid used to improve exercise performance.

Citrus Red 2

Citrus Red 2 is a synthetic dye used exclusively to color orange peels to enhance their appearance.

Cocoa

Cocoa (cacao) is powder made from roasted and ground cacao beans.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is extracted from coconut meat.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid

Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a group of fatty acids found naturally in meat and dairy from ruminant animals.

Elderberry Extract

Elderberry extract is derived from Sambucus berries, traditionally used for immune support and as natural color/flavor.

Erythrosine

Erythrosine (E127, FD&C Red 3) is a cherry-pink synthetic dye containing iodine.

Ethoxyquin

Ethoxyquin is a synthetic antioxidant primarily used in animal feed, with limited use in human food (spices).

Ferric Pyrophosphate

Ferric pyrophosphate is a water-insoluble iron compound used in food fortification with minimal sensory impact.

Ginger Extract

Ginger extract is derived from Zingiber officinale root, used as a flavoring and functional ingredient.

Glucono Delta-Lactone

Glucono delta-lactone (GDL) is a naturally occurring food additive that slowly releases acid when dissolved in water.

Green 3

Green 3 (Fast Green FCF) is a synthetic triarylmethane dye that provides blue-green coloring to foods.

HMB

HMB (β-Hydroxy β-methylbutyric acid) is a metabolite of leucine studied for muscle preservation and growth.

Indigo Carmine

Indigo Carmine (E132, FD&C Blue 2) is a synthetic indigoid dye providing blue color derived from indigo.

L-Theanine

L-Theanine is an amino acid found primarily in tea leaves.

Lactase

Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose (milk sugar) into glucose and galactose.

Magnesium Stearate

Magnesium stearate is a magnesium salt of stearic acid commonly used as a flow agent in supplements and foods.

Milk Protein Concentrate

Milk protein concentrate (MPC) contains both casein and whey proteins from milk in their natural ratio.

Oat Beta-Glucan

Oat beta-glucan is a soluble fiber found in oat bran, known for cholesterol-lowering properties.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is extracted from olives.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) are essential fats found in fatty fish, important for heart and brain health.

Paprika Extract

Paprika extract (paprika oleoresin) is a natural coloring derived from red peppers.

Patent Blue V

Patent Blue V (E131) is a synthetic triarylmethane dye used in foods and as a medical diagnostic agent.

Phytosterols

Phytosterols (plant sterols and stanols) are plant compounds that reduce cholesterol absorption.

Polydextrose

Polydextrose is a synthetic polymer of glucose used as a low-calorie bulking agent and fiber substitute.

Ponceau 4R

Ponceau 4R (E124) is a synthetic red azo dye used in foods, also known as Cochineal Red A.

Powdered Cellulose

Powdered cellulose is purified, mechanically disintegrated cellulose used as a fiber additive and anti-caking agent.

Red 3

Red 3 (Erythrosine) is a synthetic cherry-pink dye used in foods and medications.

Red 40

Allura Red AC (Red 40) is a synthetic azo dye derived from petroleum.

Riboflavin

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) is a water-soluble vitamin naturally found in milk, eggs, and green vegetables.

Sodium Aluminum Silicate

Sodium aluminum silicate is a synthetic compound used as an anticaking agent in powdered foods.

Sodium Nitrite

Sodium nitrite is an inorganic compound used historically since the Middle Ages for meat preservation.

Spirulina Extract

Spirulina extract is a natural blue-green coloring derived from spirulina algae.

Sunset Yellow

Sunset Yellow (E110, FD&C Yellow 6) is a synthetic orange-yellow azo dye commonly used in foods and beverages.

Taurine

Taurine is an amino acid found in meat and fish.

Transglutaminase

Transglutaminase (TGase, "meat glue") is an enzyme that bonds proteins together, used in food restructuring.

Tricalcium Silicate

Tricalcium silicate is an inorganic compound used to prevent caking and as a carrier for other food additives.

Turmeric Extract

Turmeric extract contains curcumin and other curcuminoids with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Yellow 10

Yellow 10 (Quinoline Yellow) is a synthetic dye that provides a greenish-yellow color to foods and beverages.

Yellow 5

Yellow 5, also called tartrazine, is a bright lemon-yellow dye made for food and drinks.

Yellow 6

Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) is a synthetic azo dye used to give foods an orange-yellow color.

Zinc Gluconate

Zinc gluconate is a zinc salt of gluconic acid commonly used in supplements and cold lozenges.