Let us take you behind the scenes into the process of how food colours are developed at Dycron.
1. The Science of Synthetic Food Colours
Synthetic Food Colours are intense, rich dyes derived from petroleum-based materials. They find widespread usage in various industries such as food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, confectioneries, and cosmetics.
In Dycron, we make these colours using certified dye materials such as:
- Tartrazine (Yellow 5)
- Sunset Yellow (Yellow 6)
- Carmoisine (Red 3)
- Brilliant Blue (Blue 1)
All these ingredients go through rigorous quality checks to guarantee safety, purity, and consistency from batch to batch.
2. Sourcing & Purification
The journey starts with sourcing raw materials of high purity, meeting food-grade standards. Upon receipt, they are extensively tested within our in-house laboratories for:
- Purity
- Water content
- Particle size
- Chemical stability
Only vetted materials move on to the next step ensuring the final color additives contain no contaminants and are safe for human use.
3. Accuracy Blending & Formulation
We then proceed to the blending and formulation process by our expert chemists. Based on the final application, the colours are formulated in:
- Powder form for dry applications
- Granular form for simplicity in dispersion in bulk production
The dye components are accurately measured and mixed to achieve standardized colour shades. Water-solubility is guaranteed through sophisticated processing methods, making the colours perfect for syrups, beverages, milk products, and more.
4. Spray Drying & Granulation
For better solubility and flowability, numerous colors are spray dried or granulated:
- Spray drying converts liquid pigments into free-flowing powders while retaining color strength.
- Granulation increases flowability and minimizes dust, making colors more convenient to handle in factory conditions.
- These operations are carried out in clean environments for maintaining hygiene as well as product integrity.
5. Quality Control & Compliance
Each lot at Dycron undergoes stringent testing prior to delivery to our customers. Our laboratory performs:
- Spectrophotometric analysis of colour intensity
- pH tests
- Solubility and stability tests
- International food safety standard compliance checks (e.g., FSSAI, FDA, EU guidelines)
6. Packaging & Traceability
Packaged finished products are wrapped in food-grade, moisture-proof materials that maintain the colour strength and shelf life. Each package has:
- Batch number
- Manufacturing date
- Expiry date
- Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
This guarantees complete traceability and transparency to all our global clients.
Why Dycron’s Synthetic Food Colours?
✅ World-Compliant: Compliant with FSSAI, WHO, FDA & EU standards
✅ Excellent Solubility: Water-soluble and simple to mix
✅ Bright & Stable: Vibrant colours with consistent batch results
✅ Shelf-Stable: Durable with prolonged shelf life
✅ Custom Formulations: Formulated according to your specific industry requirements
Feel Colour Innovation with Dycron
Whether you’re in personal care, pharmaceuticals, or food production, Dycron’s food colour specialties are designed to add shine and trustworthiness to your product. Innovation, safety, and sustainability guide our actions.
Order a sample or contact us today to see how we can make your product dream a reality using safe and dramatic colour solutions.
