Basic food colours are essential additives used to impart vibrant and appealing colours to a wide variety of food and beverage products. Available in liquid & powder forms, these colours are carefully formulated to ensure consistent and reliable results in various culinary applications.
These food colours are often categorized into different types based on their solubility, with options such as water-soluble, oil-soluble. Water-soluble food colours easily dissolve in water, making them suitable for a range of recipes, including beverages, baked goods, and confections. Oil-soluble colours are ideal for use in recipes containing fats or oils.
Colour Shade | Common Name | Colour Index Number |
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D&C Yellow 7 | 45350 | |
D&C Yellow 8 | 45350 | |
D&C Yellow 10 | 47005 | |
D&C Yellow 11 | 47000 | |
D&C Yellow 33 | 47005 | |
D&C Orange | 15570 | |
D&C Red 21 | 45380 | |
D&C Red 22 | 45380 | |
D&C Red 27 | 45410 | |
D&C Red 28 | 45410 | |
D&C Red 30 | 73360 | |
D&C Red 33 | 17200 | |
D&C Green 5 | 61570 | |
D&C Green 6 | 61565 | |
D&C Blue 1 | 42090 | |
D&C Violet 2 | 60725 |