Phytopigments as Natural Food Colorants: A Comparative Study with Synthetic Additives

Abstract:

Food coloring is the addition of chemicals to food and drink to improve their look and make them more appealing. Food coloring has become widely used in the food business because it enhances food's visual attractiveness and affects consumers preferences and appetites. Natural and artificial food colors are the two main categories into which food colors can be divided. Fruits, vegetables, plants, and minerals are examples of natural food coloring sources. Carrots, spinach, turmeric, and beetroot are a few examples. Conversely, artificial food colors are made chemically and are frequently found in processed meals like ice cream, cakes, soft drinks, and candy. Food coloring is the addition of chemicals to food and drink to improve their look and make them more appealing. Food coloring has become widely used in the food business because it enhances food's visual attractiveness and affects consumers' preferences and appetites. Natural and artificial food colors are the two main categories into which food colors can be divided. Fruits, vegetables, plants, and minerals are examples of natural food coloring sources. Carrots, spinach, turmeric, and beetroot are a few examples. Conversely, artificial food colors are made chemically and are frequently found in processed meals like ice cream, cakes, soft drinks, and candy.