chemical class colour plant source pigment products
Anthocyanins red strawberry (Fragaria pelargonidin beverages,
species) 3-glucoside* confections,
preserves, fruit
products
blue grape (Vitis species) malvidin beverages
3-glucoside*
Betacyanins red beetroot (Beta vulgaris) betanin dairy products,
desserts, icings
Carotenoids** yellow/orange annatto (Bixa orellana) bixin dairy products,
margarine
yellow saffron (Crocus sativus) crocin rice dishes, bakery
products
red/orange paprika (Capsicum annuum) capsanthin soups, sauces
orange carrot (Daucus carota) beta-carotene bakery products,
confections
red mushroom (Cantharellus canthaxanthin sauces, soups,
cinnabarinus) dressings
Phenolics orange/yellow turmeric (Cuycuma longa) curcumin dairy products,
confections
*Plus other similar compounds. **Many carotenoids used as food colorants are chemically
synthesized.