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Turmeric E100 Turmeric is a flowering plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, the roots of which are used in cooking. The plant is rhizomatous, herbaceous, perennial, and is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It requires temperatures between 20 and 30 °C (68 and 86 °F) and a considerable amount of annual rainfall to thrive. Curcumin pigment is obtained by solvent extraction of dried rhizomes of Curcuma Longa L. (Turmeric) of Indian origin. Curcumin is crystallised dried and powdered to achieve purity. Turmeric can be produced in a variety of forms including water soluble and dispersible powders or liquids and can be highly concentrated when required Applications: Hard Boiled Candy, Marshmellow, Pickles, Gravies, Sauces and soups, Ice Creams and Yoghurts, Fruit Preparations, Bakes Goods, Extruded Products, Spice and Dry Blend

Paprika E160c Paprika is a popular spice and an important ingredient in many recipes, especially across the Indian sub-continent. Major pigments extracted are the oil soluble Carotenoids, Capsanthin and Capsorubin. Points to note: All Paprika products supplied by Roha are sold with a guarantee of HPLC testing for illegal dyes (Sudan I, II, III & IV etc), whereby only those products with a complete absence of non-permitted dyes are supplied. Roha offers special quality of Paprika with high stability to light&- Applications: Spice blends, Confectionery, Cheese, Processed Meat, Snack Foods, Cereal, Baked goods, dressing

Chlorophyll Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in leaves, grass, vegetables and all organisms capable of photosynthesis. The principal pigment is E140 Chlorophyll, however this is relatively unstable with weak colouring intensity. Often, the product is treated with copper salts to render E141 Cu Chlorophyll which has a more vibrant shade and greater stability Applications: Dairy, Confectionary, Beverage, Prepared Foods, Meat

Carbon Black E153 As the name suggests, CarboVegetabilis (or Carbon Black) is made from fine particles of carbonized vegetable material. The finer the particles, the higher the power of coloring. Its most common application form is a water dispersible suspension (paste). Possible shades range from grey to black, depending while offering excellent pH, light and heat stability. Points to note: Although most commonly in powder form, Roha also offers a paste variant should dusty powders wish to be avoided Applications: Hard Boiled Candy, Jellies, Ice Cream, Cookies, Breads

Anthocyanin Anthocyanins are extracted from many fruits and vegetables and can provide a wide range of shades or colours in different applications. These water soluble pigments can be free form or acylated which can improve pigment stability and modify the shade. Careful blending of different anythocyanins can provide unique and interesting colours. Anthocyanin is extracted from fruits and vegetables, like Grape Skin, Elderberry, Red Cabbage, Red Radish, Purple Corn, Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Carrot Applications: Beverages, Preserves, Jams and Jellies, Confectionery, Prepared Food, Bakery

Our recyclable PE HB ECO is a polyethylene-based complex with high-barrier properties, which can replace non-recyclable structures. This material has been developed by SP Group to meet the guidelines set out by the European Commission to increase the recyclability of packaging. PE HB ECO has been added to our Eco Range, which contains all SP Group’s recyclable and mono-material packaging solutions. Properties: It stands out for its transparency, its high-barrier properties, and its capacity to withstand heat treatments such as pasteurisation, hot-fill and microwaving processes. Applications: Market applications of this material: Sauces or products that contain sauce or another liquid, rice-based or other legume-based pre-prepared dishes, food supplements and superfoods, such as chia seeds, poppy seeds, etc., dried fruit and nuts, and other dried foods, among others. In the non-food sector, it is also suitable for gels, personal hygiene products and beauty products, among others.

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