Nature’s palette: Colors and flavors – digital magazine

Formulating with the natural colors and flavors consumers currently crave is inherently challenging. Natural ingredients can be less stable than synthetic alternatives. They can be affected by processing, packaging, storage and other factors. And some natural colors and flavors have off-notes or require masking flavors.

Advancements in the category are making natural options more viable, though. Extraction and preservation techniques are improving. Suppliers are developing new varieties of natural colors and flavors, and techniques like encapsulation are enhancing stability. Once-futuristic technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and precision fermentation also have the potential to address common color and flavor challenges.

Technology and innovation are behind the modern art of balancing natural hues and tastes. Get the big picture by downloading this free digital magazine. The articles include:

Viewpoint: Purple power, The Game Changers and more

More than just a color change: Dive into the world of flavor, sustainability and industry-leading brands in this latest issue focused on natural hues and savory solutions. Content Director Audarshia Townsend previews the expert tips inside the issue about how to stay ahead of the curve.

Natural progression: Colors and flavors from nature deliver no-compromise performance

From farm to flavor, explore how cutting-edge technology is shaping the future of natural ingredients, and how brands across the food and beverage landscape are embracing naturals. Kimberly J. Decker explains how suppliers have made significant progress in sourcing, extracting and stabilizing natural ingredients.

Decoding FDA’s colorant code

Natural, but not labeled as such? Unravel the complex world of color labeling regulations and learn how to navigate FDA’s rules. For example, with colors exempt from certification, the label must indicate the raw material used, such as “carrot juice for color” or “spirulina extract (color).”

New column alert: The Game Changers

The Game Changers in its inaugural column features 10 innovative CPG companies delivering products that give consumers deep, unique flavors and colors with legit health and sustainability bona fides. Nick Collias spotlights outstanding brands using bright florals and fruit juice for color, flavors with complexity and funk, and unexpected ingredients that push hard against the expectations of what something is “supposed to” look or taste like.

Harmony ahead: How hues influence flavor, and vice versa

Discover the art of creating visually appealing and deliciously tasting products. A winning strategy marries appropriate shades with distinctly chosen flavors. Cindy Hazen also highlights the impact of processing, packaging and storage, which can significantly affect ingredient stability and quality.

Examples of colors and flavors takeaways for your business include:

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