Food Colours
Water-soluble and lake food colours for beverages, bakery, confectionery and coatings.
Consistent Colour for Food, Drinks and Confectionery
We source synthetic food colours in two forms. Water-soluble colours dissolve quickly for beverages, syrups, jellies, bakery and confectionery. Lake colours are insoluble pigments made by fixing the colour on an aluminium base — ideal for fat-based, dry and low-moisture products such as chocolate coatings, tablets, cake decorations and dry mixes.
Each colour is listed with its Colour Index number, E-number and US FD&C name where one exists.
Quick facts
- Types
- Water-soluble · Lake
- Best for
- Beverages, bakery, confectionery, coatings
- Form
- Powder / granules
- Packing
- 1–25 kg (varies)
- Documents
- Specification · COA on request
Water-Soluble Food Colours
For beverages, syrups, jellies, ice cream, bakery and confectionery.
| Colour | C.I. No. | E No. | FD&C | C.I. Food | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tartrazine | 19140 | E102 | Yellow 5 | Food Yellow 4 | Enquire |
| Sunset Yellow FCF | 15985 | E110 | Yellow 6 | Food Yellow 3 | Enquire |
| Ponceau 4R | 16255 | E124 | — | Food Red 7 | Enquire |
| Allura Red AC | 16035 | E129 | Red 40 | Food Red 17 | Enquire |
| Brilliant Blue FCF | 42090 | E133 | Blue 1 | Food Blue 2 | Enquire |
| Amaranth | 16185 | E123 | — | Food Red 9 | Enquire |
| Carmoisine | 14720 | E122 | — | Food Red 3 | Enquire |
| Apple Green (blend) | — | — | — | — | Enquire |
| Mango Yellow (blend) | — | — | — | — | Enquire |
| Chocolate Brown (blend) | — | — | — | — | Enquire |
10 products
Blends (apple green, mango yellow, chocolate brown) are mixtures of approved colours; composition is shared with the quotation.
Aluminium Lake Colours
For fat-based, dry and low-moisture products where colour must not bleed.
| Colour | C.I. No. | E No. | FD&C | Pigment No. | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tartrazine Lake | 19140 | E102 | Yellow 5 Lake | Pigment Yellow 100 | Enquire |
| Sunset Yellow Lake | 15985 | E110 | Yellow 6 Lake | Pigment Yellow 104 | Enquire |
| Ponceau 4R Lake | 16255 | E124 | — | — | Enquire |
| Allura Red Lake | 16035 | E129 | Red 40 Lake | — | Enquire |
| Brilliant Blue Lake | 42090 | E133 | Blue 1 Lake | — | Enquire |
| Apple Green Lake (blend) | — | — | — | — | Enquire |
6 products
Where They’re Used
Beverages & Syrups
Soft drinks, juices, squashes and syrups.
Confectionery & Bakery
Sweets, jellies, icing, cakes and biscuits.
Coatings & Tablets
Lake colours for chocolate coatings, tablets and dry mixes (subject to local rules).
Get a Price in One Message
Send us these details and our sourcing team will come back with availability, price, packing and delivery options — usually within one business day.
- Product — name or C.I. / CAS number of the food colour
- Quantity — kg per order and expected monthly volume
- Application — material, process and the shade or result you need
- Packing — bag, drum or carton size preference
- Destination — city and country, plus any documents you need (TDS, SDS, COA)
Questions Buyers Ask
Need technical help choosing a grade? Message our team — we’ll ask the right questions and suggest options.
Water-soluble colours dissolve and colour by dyeing. Lake colours are insoluble and colour by dispersion, so they don’t bleed in fat-based or dry products.
Halal status depends on the manufacturer’s certification. Ask us and we’ll share available certificates with your quote.
Natural colours such as caramel, turmeric and beetroot can be sourced on request.
Yes. We handle both trial quantities and regular bulk orders. Minimum quantity depends on the product and packing — tell us what you need and we’ll confirm.
Other Product Ranges
Direct Dyes
Cotton, viscose, paper and leather · 19 products
Acid Dyes
Wool, silk, nylon and leather · 13 products
Basic Dyes
Acrylic, paper and inks · 6 products
Solvent Dyes
Plastics, inks, oils and wax · 33 products
Pigments
Fluorescent pigments and carbon black · 13 products
Industrial Chemicals
Textile, food, water and plastics · 9 products
Need a Product That’s Not Listed?
Our list shows the most requested grades. Send us the name, C.I. or CAS number and quantity — we’ll source it from manufacturers in Pakistan.
