Amaranth is
an unreal food dye known as red dye #2 too. It brings its name due to the
colour is same to that of the plant named Amaranth. The name was acquires from
amaranth grain, a plant make out by its red color and suitable for eat protein
rich seeds. Amaranth is one type of monazo dye that is normally reddish brown
to dark reddish brown powder [granules]. Amaranth fulfills a various colours
like red, purple colour in applications is dissolved in ethanol & water.
Some Common Uses of Amaranth Food Colors For Bakery Products, Beverages,
desserts, dairy products, snack foods, Confectionery products and cereals Amaranth
Food Colors is also granted in foreign countries like Australia, Canada, and
Brazil & New Zeeland. Where that can be applied in elements as canned
foods, Preserves, soft drinks etc at costs of 30-120kg/mg. It is Water- Solvent
Colour, largely applied in food applications for producing shimmering &
more brilliant effect.
Application
of Amaranth Food Colors
- Desserts
- Syrups
- Jams and jellies
- Soft drinks & Beverages