Food Colorings for Isomalt and Xylitol Pressed Candies/Tablets

Asked by: Boll650f On: September 18, 2025 Product Type: Food

Question

We are producing pressed candies/tablets using Isomalt and Xylitol as primary ingredients. We need recommendations for suitable powdered food colorings to achieve clear and well-blended colors in our product. Could you suggest specific colorants for the following shades:

Pink/Red
Purple
Orange
Brown

Answer

Thank you for the additional information! Using Isomalt and Xylitol as primary ingredients for your pressed candies is excellent, as both are popular sweeteners for sugar-free products and have good compression properties.

To achieve clear and well-blended colors with Isomalt and Xylitol, we recommend the following powdered food colorings:

Pink/Red:

FD&C Red No.40 (CI16035) (Water-Soluble, Food) (Product ID 9105): A synthetic color that provides a vibrant red. It is highly water-soluble, making it suitable for mixing into powders for clear coloration.
Carmine (Natural Red Cochineal Extract) (50% Powder) (Product ID 35117): A natural color that yields shades from pinkish-red to deep red, depending on the concentration. It is a fine powder that blends well.
Beet Root Red Color (Natural Food Colorant, INS 162) (Product ID 9106): A natural color derived from beetroot, offering a slightly purplish-red hue. Ideal for those seeking natural colorants.

Purple:

Purple Sweet Potato Color (Natural Food Colorant) (Product ID 9108): A natural color from purple sweet potato, providing a beautiful and distinct purple. It is well-suited for powder mixing.
Brilliant Blue (CI42090) (Water-Soluble, Food) (Product ID 9101): If a different shade of purple is desired, Brilliant Blue can be mixed with certain red colorants to create the desired purple hue. Its high water solubility makes it suitable for powder applications.

Orange:

FD&C Yellow No.6 (CI15985, E110) (Water-Soluble, Food) (Product ID 9103): A synthetic color that provides a bright orange. It is highly water-soluble and excellent for mixing into powders for pressed candies.

Brown:

For brown color, although our search did not yield a specific powdered brown product, generally, powdered food-grade brown colorants such as Caramel powder or synthetic brown food colors can be effectively mixed with Isomalt and Xylitol to achieve the desired brown shade.

Additional Recommendations:

Always choose water-soluble powdered food colors to ensure even dispersion in your powder mixture.
Start with a small amount and gradually increase until the desired color intensity is achieved to prevent over-coloring.

Follow-up Replies

Boll650f

September 22, 2025 05:56

Question:

We are looking for natural food colorants for pressed candies and will not be dissolving them in liquid. We need powdered colors that can be mixed directly with other powders (such as Isomalt and Xylitol) and produce clear, vibrant colors.

Specifically, we would like to inquire about the following:

Can Beet Root Red Color (Natural Food Colorant, INS 162) (Product ID 9106) be mixed directly with powder, and will it produce a clear color?
Do you have any natural orange colorants available that meet these criteria?
We are also looking for natural blue and green colorants. Do you have any recommendations for powdered, mixable colors that can produce clear and vibrant blue and green hues, suitable for our application?
Could you please recommend natural colorants that are in powder form, mixable with other powders, and capable of producing clear and vibrant colors?

Answer:

Thank you for your follow-up questions! It's great that you're focusing on natural colorants for your pressed candies.

Regarding your questions:

Beet Root Red Color (Natural Food Colorant, INS 162) (Product ID 9106): Yes, Beet Root Red Color (Product ID 9106) is a powdered, water-soluble natural colorant. It can be mixed directly with your Isomalt and Xylitol powder blend. When properly dispersed, it will produce a clear and vibrant reddish-purple hue in your pressed candies.
Natural Orange Color: Yes, we have natural options for orange.
- Beta-Carotene Red Color (Natural Food Colorant, INS 160a ii) (Product ID 31455): Beta-carotene is a natural pigment that can provide beautiful orange shades, depending on the concentration. It is available in powder form and is suitable for mixing into your dry ingredients.
Natural Blue and Green Colors (Powder, mixable, clear color):
- For Blue:
  - Spirulina Extract Phycocyanin Blue Color (Natural Food Colorant) (Product ID 31453): This is an excellent natural blue colorant derived from spirulina, available in powder form. It is water-soluble and will provide a clear, vibrant blue.
  - Gardenia Blue Color (Natural Food Colorant) (Product ID 9109): Another good natural blue option that is water-soluble and suitable for powder mixing.
- For Green:
  - Spinach Green Pigment Color (Natural Food Colorant) (Product ID 126050): This is a natural green pigment derived from spinach, available as a powder. It is suitable for mixing into your dry ingredients to achieve a clear green color.

General Recommendation for Clear and Well-Blended Natural Powdered Colors:
For all natural powdered colorants, especially when aiming for clear and well-blended colors in pressed candies, always ensure they are water-soluble and in a fine powder form. This will allow for even dispersion throughout your Isomalt and Xylitol mixture without needing to dissolve them in liquid first. Start with a small amount and gradually increase to achieve your desired color intensity.

Boll650f

September 26, 2025 07:02

Question:

Could you please recommend or list all natural food colorants available from your company that are in powder form and can be mixed directly with other powders? Specifically, we are looking for colorants suitable for use in pressed candies, to be mixed with ingredients like Isomalt and Xylitol, to achieve clear and vibrant colors.

Answer:

Here is a list of natural, powdered food colorants available from our company that can be mixed directly with other powders to achieve clear and vibrant colors for your pressed candies:

Red/Pink Shades:

Carmine (Natural Red Cochineal Extract) (50% Powder) (Product ID 35117): Provides shades from pinkish-red to deep red.
Carmine (Red cochineal powder) (5%) (Product ID 9115): Another Carmine option for red hues.
Beet Root Red Color (Natural Food Colorant, INS 162) (Product ID 9106): Offers a reddish-purple hue.
Dragon Fruit Red Pigment Color (Natural Food Colorant) (Product ID 126051): Provides a vibrant red color.

Orange Shades:

Beta-Carotene Red Color (Natural Food Colorant, INS 160a ii) (Product ID 31455): Delivers beautiful orange shades.

Yellow Shades:

Pumpkin Yellow Pigment (Natural Food Colorant) (Product ID 126052): Provides a natural yellow color.

Purple Shades:

Purple Sweet Potato Color (Natural Food Colorant) (Product ID 9108): Offers a distinct purple color.

Blue Shades:

Spirulina Extract Phycocyanin Blue Color (Natural Food Colorant) (Product ID 31453): Provides a clear, vibrant blue.
Gardenia Blue Color (Natural Food Colorant) (Product ID 9109): Another excellent natural blue option.

Green Shades:

Spinach Green Pigment Color (Natural Food Colorant) (Product ID 126050): Delivers a natural green color.

Black Shades:

Cuttlefish Ink Black Powder (Natural Food Colorant) (Product ID 31448): Provides a natural black color.

All these colorants are in powder form and are suitable for direct mixing with your Isomalt and Xylitol blend to achieve clear and vibrant colors in your pressed candies.