Chr. Hansen’s Natural Colours Division has launched a natural blue for the confectionery and gum industry in the United States.
The new natural blue colourant is based on Spirulina, a blue-green algae occurring naturally in tropical and subtropical lakes. Spirulina has a long record of accomplishment for many applications across many markets, according to the company. It provides bright vivid blue and green shades and it can be used various types of confectionery, including panned candy and chewy candy, jelly gum/gummy candy, extruded candy and chewing gum.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Spirulina for use as colourant in confectionery and chewing gum in the U.S and the colour is in full compliance with Federal Regulation.
“Consumers have been long awaiting a natural blue and green for the confectionary industry. Spirulina provides a radiant blue and a foundation for natural green blends,” said Kurt Seagrist, senior vice president, Natural Colors Division, US.
Chr. Hansen provides six liquid and powder product formulas, under the SweetColor product line for use in confectionery and gum. The products are claimed to be safeguarded for micro and bio issues and verified by third party certified auditors.
The new natural blue colourant is based on Spirulina, a blue-green algae occurring naturally in tropical and subtropical lakes. Spirulina has a long record of accomplishment for many applications across many markets, according to the company. It provides bright vivid blue and green shades and it can be used various types of confectionery, including panned candy and chewy candy, jelly gum/gummy candy, extruded candy and chewing gum.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Spirulina for use as colourant in confectionery and chewing gum in the U.S and the colour is in full compliance with Federal Regulation.
“Consumers have been long awaiting a natural blue and green for the confectionary industry. Spirulina provides a radiant blue and a foundation for natural green blends,” said Kurt Seagrist, senior vice president, Natural Colors Division, US.
Chr. Hansen provides six liquid and powder product formulas, under the SweetColor product line for use in confectionery and gum. The products are claimed to be safeguarded for micro and bio issues and verified by third party certified auditors.
