Lycored Launches New Nature-Based Colourant 'ResilientRed BF' at IFT First Event
Source: The DairyNews
Lycored, a leading producer of carotenoids derived from natural sources, unveiled its latest product, 'ResilientRed BF', at the IFT First event in Chicago. This new colourant, sourced from tomatoes, enhances Lycored's portfolio of lycopene-based color solutions tailored for the food and beverage industry.
As consumer demand for clean label products continues to grow, Lycored is positioning ResilientRed BF as a crucial ingredient for manufacturers aiming to replace artificial colorants with natural alternatives. Caroline Schroeder, head of global marketing at Lycored, highlighted the market's shift towards natural ingredients, noting that "Consumers everywhere are voicing a clear preference for naturally derived rather than artificial colors and are craving a return to more wholesome foods and beverages."
ResilientRed BF is designed to offer superior stability and resilience in various applications including UHT dairy products, plant-based beverages, meat alternatives, and surimi seafood, across challenging pH, light, and heat conditions. This new formulation also improves flowability, addressing previous challenges associated with natural colorants.
Notably, ResilientRed BF is free from additives such as sugar esters and palm oil, aligning with the stringent product standards of major retailers like Whole Foods Market. This attribute is particularly appealing to brands focusing on clean label criteria.
Lycored also emphasizes that the new colourant achieves vibrant hues at lower usage levels than many conventional colorants, providing cost-efficiency and value to food manufacturers.
"We're excited for customers, scientists, and food experts to meet their new best friend – ResilientRed BF – through interactive demonstrations on the IFT FIRST expo floor," said Schroeder. Lycored expressed confidence that ResilientRed BF would meet the increasing consumer demand for premium, clean label products, reinforcing its commitment to innovation in the food coloring sector.
ResilientRed BF is designed to offer superior stability and resilience in various applications including UHT dairy products, plant-based beverages, meat alternatives, and surimi seafood, across challenging pH, light, and heat conditions. This new formulation also improves flowability, addressing previous challenges associated with natural colorants.
Notably, ResilientRed BF is free from additives such as sugar esters and palm oil, aligning with the stringent product standards of major retailers like Whole Foods Market. This attribute is particularly appealing to brands focusing on clean label criteria.
Lycored also emphasizes that the new colourant achieves vibrant hues at lower usage levels than many conventional colorants, providing cost-efficiency and value to food manufacturers.
"We're excited for customers, scientists, and food experts to meet their new best friend – ResilientRed BF – through interactive demonstrations on the IFT FIRST expo floor," said Schroeder. Lycored expressed confidence that ResilientRed BF would meet the increasing consumer demand for premium, clean label products, reinforcing its commitment to innovation in the food coloring sector.
