The natural colors market can be a minefield. Regulations are unclear, consumers have a hard time following it, and finding vibrant colors can be difficult. Sandy Golden-Dukes, Director of Business Development, IFC Solutions, offers his advice on natural alternatives, the FDA, and the future of the sector.

Golden-Dukes: Our Organics: With the introduction of our new Organic Spirulina Extract, we now have the capabilities to make great Blues, Greens, and Purples for our organic confectionery customers. It also allows us to make Caramel-Free Brown Blends for those of our customers who want to be Prop 65 compliant. We’ve always had a strong selection of Organic Colors, but these new options are really helpful for our customers who had previously be stuck with a lot of Organic Reds, Yellows and Oranges. All of our Organic Colors are available in Powder, Organic Glycerin, Organic Sucrose or Organic Vegetable Oils depending on our customers’ needs.