The Color Lab drives development, production, and manufacturing of natural and synthetic colors for the food production market. We provide unparalleled food science expertise and never-before-seen problem solving abilities that add value to our customer partnerships.
The Color Lab is a technology-driven brand leader in custom color formulations, solving challenging problems and driving optimal solutions for our customers. The Color Lab is willing to take on the challenges that others don’t. We are cost-effective, technically capable and passionate about finding a solution that will drive your bottom-line results. We pride ourselves on being a nimble, responsive and customer-focused company.
baked goods
batters
beverages
breading
candies
cereal
cheese
condiments
confections
dairy products
dressing
dry food mixes
frozen dessert
fruit preparations
ice cream
marinades
mustard
pet food
pickles
popcorn oil
potato flakes
processed meat
salad dressings
seasoning mixes
sauces
soup
snack food
snack toppings
spice blend
yogurt
“Color is arguably the most important initial sensory cue we get from a food or beverage. It helps us almost immediately make a preliminary judgement about the desirability, quality, and palatability of what we plan to eat or drink.”
Winston Boyd, PhD
Prepared Foods, January 21, 2021
We often get requests for a “good” or “true” black color. This is understandable even though black is often thought of being an unappetizing color for food. Still, the food industry is eclectic in its tastes, Halloween has just come and gone, and, as we all know, fads in color and appearance come and go. The challenge in these requests
So … you may have heard by now. California has proposed to ban the use FD&C Red #3 in foods and beverages. The ban is intended to go into effect in 2027. Red #3 is a relatively popular food colorant because of its unique pink shade. It has been popularized over the years in confectionary products like “Skittles®”, and the
The Color Lab team is composed of strategic leaders in the food science, technology, ingredients, and procurement business. For the past several decades, we have immersed ourselves in the world of color, chemistry, science, and ingredient procurement.
We have traveled the world, learned from those who went before, started early and worked late, all to feed our passion for this industry. We are exceptional problem solvers and we look forward to talking with you about nature’s color solutions. Contact us today!
Roger Ross
VP Commercial Operations
The Color Lab
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