Food coloring Causes of food colors Food coloring spreading on a thin water film in the International Space Station The orange color of carrots and many other fruits and vegetables arises from carotenoids . The addition of food coloring, such as beta-carotene , gives margarine its yellow color. [1] Food coloring , or color additive , is any dye , pigment or substance that imparts color when it is added to food or drink . They come in many forms consisting of liquids, powders , gels , and pastes . Food coloring is used both in commercial food production and in domestic cooking. Food colorants are also used in a variety of non-food applications including cosmetics , pharmaceuticals , home craft projects, and medical devices. [2] Purpose of food coloring People associate certain colors with certain flavors , and the color of food can influence the perceived flavor in anything from candy to wine . [3] Sometimes the aim is to simulate a color
Comments
Post a Comment