Plant-based yellow EXBERRY® colors for food and drink

Yellow is a color closely associated with happiness, and when it comes to food and drinks, it can help create a stimulating, uplifting, and enjoyable experience.

With EXBERRY®, you can achieve vibrant, eye-catching yellow shades using our natural yellow food coloring, perfect for making your products stand out and capture attention. Learn more about the natural yellow solutions in the EXBERRY® portfolio. 

Yellow is associated with joy, amusement and pleasure

Yellow is the lightest hue in the spectrum and research shows the brain can process it more quickly than other shades.[1] A survey of participants from more than six continents found that yellow is most strongly associated with joy, amusement and pleasure.[2]

 

EXBERRY® yellows are made from fruits, vegetables and plants

Yellow EXBERRY® color concentrates are plant-based and valued worldwide for their vibrancy, versatility, stability and ease of use. 

Turmeric

Safflower

Pumpkin

Carrots

EXBERRY® Carotene: A natural, eco-friendly and cost-effective solution

Our EXBERRY® Yellow Carotene, derived from Dunaliella salina, stands out as one of the most natural beta carotene alternatives available today.

Cultivated in saltwater, this sustainable colorant has a minimal environmental footprint. With its high concentration, only a small amount is required to create rich, vibrant yellow shades—making it both a cost-efficient and environmentally friendly choice.

 

Understanding technical factors is vital when using plant-based yellow colors

  • Turmeric can deliver vibrant yellow shades but is light-sensitive so benefits from opaque packaging  
  • Safflower provides bright yellows with good pH, heat, and light stability 

 

With decades of experience working with plant-based colors, our team will work closely with you to ensure you achieve optimal results. 

EXBERRY® yellows are suitable for many applications

  • Beverages 
  • Savory 
  • Bakery 
  • Confectionery 
  • Cereals and snacks 
  • Plant-based food and drink 
  • Dairy 

Each application has its own technical considerations. In beverages, for example, our yellows deliver exceptional shades, but fruit and vegetable juice concentrates may require a stabilizer to prevent sedimentation

We have the knowledge and technical solutions to provide effective results for almost any product category and challenge. 

EXBERRY® yellows are available in a range of formats

  • Liquid 
  • Powder 
  • Micronized powder 
  • Oil-dispersible 
  • Hard-panning 
  • Organic liquid 
  • Organic powder 

 

Our experts are always available to advise you on the best format to choose. Depending on the application and recipe, the recommended EXBERRY® format will be different. 

Get expert advice tailored to your project

We have worked with plant-based colors for over 40 years. Our experts have the knowledge and experience to identify the ideal option for your project. 

References

[1] Wool, L. E. et al. ‘Salience of unique hues and implications for color theory’ Journal of Vision (2015) 

[2] Johannes Gutenberg University ‘Colors evoke similar feelings around the world‘ (2020)