Three Food Grade Colorants Identified for Citrus (IMAGE)

American Society for Horticultural Science

Three Food Grade Colorants Identified for Citrus

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Oranges treated with annatto extract, paprika extract, and paprika oleoresin show the dark orange color preferred by consumers. These natural colorants could be used as alternatives to Citrus Red #2.

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Photo by Xiuxiu Sun.

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