Marigold yellow food color

Marigold yellow color is a carotenoid-rich oil soluble color obtained from the petal of the brighter - Its principal ingredient is Lutein Esters. Among carotenoid-rich food colors, Lutein Esters has a brighter yellow color than Annato food color and beta carotene. Tagetes erectra willd, its raw material, causes yellow and orange flowers to blossom.

Characteristics

1. Since the food color is extracted from the petal and refined, it lacks a peculiar smell and can be used easily.
2. Compared with beta-carotene and Annato, this color has a strong yellow color.
3. Compared with beta-carotene, this color easily dissolves in oil and fat.
4. This color has outstanding acid resistance and can be used in acidic food.
5. Heat resistance and light resistance are also relatively stable, and the effect of pH is negligible.
6. A wide array of products is available, ranging from the oil soluble oleoresin to water dispersing emulsion and water soluble liquid.