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Why the Next Bowl of Cereal Needs Natural Colors
Why the Next Bowl of Cereal Needs Natural Colors Cereal Colorants Are the Hidden Challenge Behind Every Breakfast On breakfast tables across Europe and North
Butterfly Pea Flower Extract: From Natural Blue to Multi-Sensory Formulation Innovation
Butterfly Pea Flower Extract: From Natural Blue to Multi-Sensory Formulation Innovation In a saturated food and beverage market, color is no longer just a visual
FDA Approves Gardenia Blue: What It Means for Natural Color Innovation
FDA Approves Gardenia Blue: What It Means for Natural Color Innovation On July 19, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Gardenia Genipin
Binmei Phycocyanin Exposed: From Elite Spirulina Strains to Water-Only Extracts
Binmei Phycocyanin Exposed: From Elite Spirulina Strains to Water-Only Extracts Binmei every delivery of phycocyanin is more than vibrant blue powder — it’s the outcome of over a
Natural Color Reformulation: Strategies After the FDA Dye Ban
Natural Color Reformulation: Strategies After the FDA Dye Ban Switching from petroleum-derived dyes to natural pigments is far more complex than a drop-in replacement—and with
Searching for a natural black food color? Don’t overlook cuttlefish ink!
Cuttlefish ink has been used as a natural black food color since medieval times. In Spain, it was famously adopted by the royal fleet as
Cuttlefish Ink vs. Vegetable Carbon: Which Natural Black Colorant Is Safer and Healthier?
Which is the better black colorant for clean-label food—cuttlefish ink or vegetable carbon?According to EFSA and current scientific studies, cuttlefish ink is a safer, functional,
Phycocyanin VS Gardenia Blue, Butterfly Pea Flower: Who is the True Blue Spirit of Nature?
Phycocyanin As a natural source of a blue pigment, phycocyanin has essentially been of great interest as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, because of its being
Cuttlefish ink VS Ink: What is the difference between the “ink” of Cuttlefish and ink?
Cuttlefish, or squid, are animals that have a unique mechanism. The ink they produce when threatened helps them escape their predator. While cuttlefish, like many
Phycocyanin in Skincare: The Power of Blue Algae for Radiant Skin
Phycocyanin (PC) is a bluish intracellular pigment that serves to absorb light energy and transmit it. It is also a solubilizing substance for certain water-soluble