GNT has added its first-ever paprika emulsion to its plant-based Exberry colour portfolio, enabling clean label orange shades across a wide range of food applications.

Exberry Shade Vivid Orange is a water-dispersible colour made from non-GMO paprika. It is available alongside an oil-soluble option for fat-based products, and has a high colour intensity that allows for cost-effective low usage levels. It can deliver bright shades in food products including confectionery, dairy, bakery and plant-based meat.

The new solution can replace paprika oleoresin emulsion (E 160c) and Sunset Yellow (E 110) colours, while supporting clean label declarations. It is created using physical processing methods and without the use of chemical solvents. As a result, the solution is classified as a food ingredient rather than an additive in many regions globally, and does not require E numbers.

It can be described as ‘paprika oil’ under EU and Chinese regulations, and ‘paprika oil emulsion’ in Australia and New Zealand. In the US, it can be listed as ‘paprika (color)’.

In line with GNT’s sustainability standards, the peppers used to cultivate the paprika are cultivated by contract farmers working as part of a partnership agreement and are fully traceable, the company said.

Frank Engel, GNT product manager, said: “There is growing global demand for cost-effective, high-performing colouring ingredients that deliver bright orange hues. We are delighted to now be able to provide an ideal solution in Exberry Shade Vivid Orange.”

He added: “The new colour fits perfectly with our commitment to delivering 100% plant-based, non-GMO, responsibly sourced colouring ingredients, made using the most natural processing methods possible”.

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