Sensient has launched its Natural Red Range which is designed to enable food manufacturers to create vibrant red colour shades without having to use carmine. It is said to be especially beneficial for manufacturers of ice cream, water ice and other frozen desserts.
Effective August 2014, new EU aluminium regulation limiting the conditions and levels of use for aluminium-containing food additives takes effect, notes Sensient. As a result, aluminium lakes of carmine will no longer be permitted in ice creams and fruit ices within the EU. Carmine had been traditionally used to achieve bright red to bluish pink hues in many dairy and fruit ice preparations.
The use of certain natural colours in dairy and fruit ice applications has historically presented challenges due to the pH sensitivity of these colours, the company said. In response, Sensient has created natural alternatives to carmine, and can now offer a natural range of colour shades from a bright red through pink to bluish red with its natural colours, colouring food and Cardea product line. Both the colouring food products and Cardea range are fully compliant with the new EU Guidance Notes on colouring food.
“We are extremely excited about the opportunities for this new range,” said Dr. Roland Beck, managing director, Sensient. “Our bright shades offer appealing colour hues which complement flavours such as strawberry, raspberry and cranberry without the use of carmine. Additionally, Sensient offers E-number free options as well as Kosher and Halal certification.”
