The WOW Factor
On April 22nd, the FDA announced in a press release its intention to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food, beyond Red 3. While industry actors seem to be divided about the rollout, consumers applause the move, clearly indicating that now is the time to focus on reformulation.
Lycopene and Beta-carotene color solutions are not only stable, but also offer naturally derived options, likely to be well received by consumers and open products to new markets.
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Let’s get glowing!
May is Mediteranean diet month, the perfect occation to shout out Lycoderm, our photoaging fighter. Not only does Lycoderm work on it’s own to help support our skin’s natural defenses to photoaging, but it’s a perfect compliment to topical sunscreen for a full holistic regimen.
In the news
In the wake of the recent FDA’s annoucement, Lycored talked to Bakery & Snacks about the push towards reformulation and nature-based colors solutions.
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FDA’s Red 3 Ban Opens Doors for Nature-Based Colors
This ban is the latest action in the global trend of shifting away from synthetic colors and ingredients.
Ditching red dye No.3: Food innovators move toward natural solutions in preparation for US ban
Experts in the color space are ramping up innovation to mitigate the forthcoming red dye No. 3 ban in the US by turning to natural solutions in their formulations.
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