Browns

The Roots of Natural Brown Color

Our natural brown color solutions offer a versatile range of shades, from warm, earthy tones to deeper, rich browns. With options including brown carrot, apple, and caramel color, our portfolio provides flexible solutions for bakery, confectionery, beverages, savory foods, and more.

Brown Sources

Apple

A warm brown developed from cooked apple's natural melanoidins — an on-trend, fruit-based way to achieve toasted, caramel-like tones.

Applications: Baking, Beverage, Dairy, Pet Food, Savory, Confectionery, Nutraceuticals

Avilable Formats: Liquid, Powder

Brown Carrot

Carotenoid-derived brown from brown carrot. A savory-friendly, clean-label option for bakery, savory, and pet food applications.

Applications: Baking, Beverage, Confectionery, Pet Food, Savory, Nutraceuticals

Avilable Formats: Powder

Caramel

Rich caramel brown from caramelized sugar. A kitchen-classic colorant that adds warmth and depth across bakery, beverage, and savory foods.

Applications: Bakery, Beverage, Meat, Sauces, Savory, Nutraceuticals

Avilable Formats: Liquid, Powder

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