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Natural Colors

Beyond its aesthetic value, color helps identify products, differentiate dosages, improve patient compliance, and ensure consumer confidence. In recent years, there has been a growing demand for natural alternatives to synthetic colorants. Consumers and regulators alike increasingly favor ingredients derived from natural sources, as they are perceived to be safer, healthier, and more environmentally friendly. Natural colors are pigments extracted from plants, fruits, roots, and other natural sources. They provide not only vivid shades but also added functional properties such as antioxidant activity. At our company, we have developed a comprehensive range of natural colors specifically designed for pharmaceutical applications. Our products are carefully extracted, purified, and standardized to meet stringent quality, safety, and stability requirements.

Our Products

The core range of our natural color portfolio includes: Beetroot, Anthocyanins, Curcumin, Annatto, Beta Carotene, and Black Carrot. Each of these ingredients has a unique origin, color profile, and functional benefits. Together, they offer pharmaceutical formulators versatile solutions for capsules, tablets, syrups, suspensions, and other dosage forms.

Product: Beetroot

Catalog: PI-CN001

Description: Beetroot extract is obtained from the roots of Beta vulgaris…

Product: Anthocyanins

Catalog: PI-CN002

Description: Anthocyanins naturally present in many fruits such as grapes…

Product: Curcumin

Catalog: PI-CN003

Description: Curcumin is the active yellow pigment extracted from the rhizome of turmeric...

Product: Annatto

Catalog: PI-CN004

Description: Annatto is derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana)…

Product: Beta Carotene

Catalog: PI-CN005

Description: Beta carotene is a naturally occurring carotenoid found in carrots and other…

Product: Black Carrot

Catalog: PI-CN006

Description: Black carrot is extracted from carrot root via extraction method…

Beetroot (PI-CN001)

Beetroot extract is obtained from the roots of Beta vulgaris. It is rich in betalains, particularly betanin, which imparts a vibrant red to pink color.

INCI Name: Betanin	CAS NO: 7659-95-2	EC NO: 231-628-5
E Number: E 162	CI. NO: 75120	Solubility: Soluble in water
pH: Between 4.0-7.0	Recommended Dosage: 0.1% to 1.0% depending on the application.
Physical Form: Pink colored powder

Anthocyanins (PI-CN002)

Anthocyanins are flavonoid pigments naturally present in many fruits such as grapes, berries, and red cabbage.

INCI Name: Anthocyanins	CAS NO: 11029-12-2	EC NO: 208-438-6
E Number: E 163	Solubility: Soluble in water	pH: Between 4.0-7.0
Physical Form: Magenta red color powder	Recommended Dosage: 0.1% to 0.5% depending on the application.

Curcumin (PI-CN003)

Curcumin is the active yellow pigment extracted from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa). It has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and is known for its intense color and health-promoting properties.

INCI Name: Curcumin	CAS NO: 458-37-7	EC NO: 207-280-5
E Number: E 100	CI. NO: 75300	Solubility: Soluble in water
pH: Between 4.0–7.0	Recommended Dosage: 0.1% to 0.5% depending on the application.
Physical Form: Yellow to orange color powder

Annatto (PI-CN004)

Annatto is derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana). It provides orange to yellow hues and is widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries due to its safety and versatility.

INCI Name: Bixin & Norbixin (Annatto)	CAS NO: 1393-63-1	EC NO: 215-735-4
E Number: E 160b	CI. NO: 75120	Solubility: Soluble in oil; Soluble in water (Norbixin)
pH: Between 4.0–7.0	Recommended Dosage: 0.1% to 1.0% depending on the application.
Physical Form: Orange colored powder

Beta Carotene (PI-CN005)

Beta carotene is a naturally occurring carotenoid found in carrots and other orange vegetables. It is a precursor of vitamin A, providing not only brilliant color but also nutritional benefits.

INCI Name: Carotenoids	CAS NO: 127-40-2	EC NO: 204-840-0
E Number: E 160a	CI. NO: 75120	Solubility: Soluble in vegetable oil
pH: Between 4.0-7.0	Recommended Dosage: 0.1% to 1.0% depending on the application.
Physical Form: Orange red crystalline granular

Black Carrot (PI-CN006)

Black carrot is extracted from carrot root via extraction method. It is an excellent natural coloring solution for applications requiring dark shades.

INCI Name: Daucus Carota Sativa Extract	CAS NO: 142506-21-6	EC NO: 284-545-1
E Number: E 163 (VI)	Solubility: Soluble in water	pH: Between 3.0-6.0
Physical Form: Reddish purple powder	Recommended Dosage: 0.1% to 1.0% depending on the application.

Main Features of Our Products

High Purity and Standardization

Each product undergoes rigorous extraction and purification to ensure consistent pigment concentration and color strength.

Regulatory Compliance

Our natural colors comply with international pharmacopeia and food additive guidelines, ensuring safety for pharmaceutical use.

Versatility

Suitable for a wide variety of dosage forms, including coated tablets, capsules, syrups, oral suspensions, gummies, and powders.

Stability

Advanced formulation techniques enhance stability against heat, light, and pH variations.

Applications

Natural colors are essential for creating visually appealing and consumer-accepted pharmaceutical products. Typical applications of our natural color portfolio include:

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