Edible Glitter are little flakes that can add color in new ways; likewise flavors and sweeteners can be added to Edible Glitter, which opens up a whole new world of opportunities and applications. Recent color additions Gold and Sliver Metallic Glitters, which look dramatic on chocolates and other dark colors.
Watson Inc.; Westhaven, Conn.
800-388-3481; www.watson-inc.comCertified organic powdered caramel
OC234 claims to be the world’s first certified organic powdered caramel color. It’s a label-friendly, dry color that can improve the visual appeal of organic baked goods, cereals, dry blends, meat rubs and seasonings.
Sethness Caramel Color; Lincolnwood, Ill.
847-329-2080; www.sethness.com
Clearly colorful
The vendor’s expertise in emulsion technology and natural colors has resulted in the Color From Nature brand with clear emulsions. Normally oil-soluble materials are transformed into easy-to-use, acid-stable and water-soluble colors. The patent-pending, clear color emulsions are designed to deliver vibrant colors without opacity, enabling beverages that benefit from being clear, such as enhanced waters, to enjoy eye-catching hues of yellow and orange.
Wild Flavors Inc.; Erlanger, Ky.
888-945-3352; www.wildflavors.com
Naturally red
Tomat-O-Red offers an all-natural, vegetarian and kosher alternative to coloring with carmine/cochineal. It is stable in a wide range of temperatures, no color shift occurs with pH changes, and it is offered in two ready-to-use formulations (liquid dispersion or cold-water dispersible powder). Suitable for a wide variety of food and beverage applications, it has the added benefit of containing lycopene, a healthy colorant.
P.L. Thomas; Morristown, N.J.
973-984-0900; www.plthomas.com