Coloring Foods in Crystal Form – Natural and Efficient with Maximum Color Stability

The trend towards natural ingredients and clean label products continues unabated. At the same time, the demands on the functionality, shelf life, and processing safety of ingredients are increasing – especially for food colorings. With coloring foods in crystal form, IMPAG offers an innovative solution that expertly bridges the gap between natural origin and industrial efficiency. 

Crystal-Clear Advantages – What Makes Our Coloring Foods So Special 

Our crystal colors are based on fruit and vegetable extracts and are characterized by their unique physical form: water-soluble crystals! 

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Your Advantages at a Glance

• Carrier-free (Pure series) – ideal for clean label claims like "no added sugar" 

• Excellent color stability – even under heat, light, and especially at low pH 

• Low volume, high efficiency – reduced storage and transport costs 

• Low-dust handling – clean, safe processing 

• 5-year shelf life – can be stored without refrigeration 

• 100% water-soluble – no pre-dispersion necessary, ready for immediate use 

Two Product Lines for Maximum Flexibility 

Pure Series: 

• Without carrier substances 

• Particularly suitable for beverages, confectionery, and sensitive products 

• Ideal for applications with "No Added Sugar" claims 

Real Series: 

• With technologically necessary processing aids for improved solubility 

• For applications with complex matrix requirements 

The Optimal Solution for Many Applications 

Whether in beverages, confectionery, dairy products, baked goods, or functional foods – the crystal colors can be used in a versatile manner. They deliver brilliant results with exceptional stability, especially in acidic pH products (pH 2.5 – 4.0).