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This dye is extracted from different plants such as alfalfa, grass or spinach. The addition of copper to the chlorophyll molecule results in a water-soluble green color and stable to light, heat and pH. This dye is extracted from different plants such as alfalfa, grass or spinach. The addition of copper to the chlorophyll molecule […]

After two years of slow expansion and the deepest recession in the country’s history, Brazil’s economy will grow by 2.55% in 2019, according to market projections for the first year of Jair Bolsonaro’s government. Despite the meat scandal in Brazil by two of the country’s most important producers, Brazil is the world’s leading meat exporter. […]

Today there is a trend towards healthy and responsible consumption, where the consumer chooses options free of artificial additives and from renewable natural sources. Natural colorants have their own personality, rich color palettes, and great fixing power. They are called “natural” because they are coloured pigments obtained from animal, vegetable or mineral raw materials. Natural […]

All drinks based on fruit pulp, besides being easy to prepare, are an ideal daily complement for a healthy and balanced diet. Fruit pulp allows us to prepare excellent sucos (typical Brazilian juices). Ideal for the preparation of natural juices, sweets, ice cream, desserts, smoothies, and more. Concentrates with fruit pulp contain artificial flavors and […]

Consumers of dairy products have expectations of taste and colour. Today there is a trend of responsible consumption in which consumers are increasingly looking for natural options, free of colorants and other artificial additives. Natural colorants are presented as an option that provides value solutions to a growing demand for clean labels. Natural dyes are […]

Did you know that the colorant is the only cosmetic ingredient regulated by the FDA? For the cosmetics industry, HT carmines are one of the most widely used natural colorants because they provide high shades of red and yellow. In cosmetics, red lip and face pastes have historically been called “carmine”. Carmine is used in […]

Did you know that annatto was historically used as body paint, sunscreen and even as an insect repellent? It is known under different names: annatto, achiote, onoto, atsuete or urucum, depending on the region. Annatto seeds are processed to obtain pigments that offer shades ranging from pale yellow to peach reddish-orange, depending on the concentration […]

For this article we have reviewed several studies that define the benefits of yacon. Yacon, unlike most tubers, stores mainly fructooligosaccharides (FOS), a special type of sugars with enormously beneficial attributes for human health. These explain the prebiotic effect of yacon. FOS are sugars that are low in calories and do not raise blood glucose. […]

Liquid Carmine gives a shade between violet and red in the final product, depending on product type, process and quantity used. It can be applied in ice cream, sweets, desserts, meats, drinks, even cupcakes and seafood. Within meats, liquid carmine can adhere to beef, pork, among others. Want to easily understand how liquid carmine is […]

With the increasing population and distances between production and consumption centres, it has become necessary to apply different techniques for preserving meat. The quality and safety of meat products depends to a large extent on the proper use and selection of the raw materials required for their production. We highlight two important inputs:   Nitrites […]