🥦 FDA-Compliant Natural Food Colorants for B2B Food & Beverage Brands
As the FDA prepares to phase out synthetic petroleum-based dyes by the end of 2026, food and beverage manufacturers must shift toward natural food colorants to ensure compliance and meet evolving consumer expectations for clean label products.
Lee’s Mum (Shanghai) Industry Development Co., Ltd. provides a wide range of plant-based, safe, and sustainable food colorants tailored to the needs of B2B food manufacturers, private label brands, and functional food innovators.
🌈 Why Are Synthetic Dyes Being Banned by the FDA?
The U.S. FDA recently announced that eight commonly used synthetic food colorants—including FD&C Red No. 3 and Yellow No. 5—will be phased out by 2026 due to potential health concerns, particularly in children.
This marks a pivotal moment for the food industry to:
- Remove petroleum-based additives
- Transition to natural, health-forward formulations
- Win the trust of increasingly conscious consumers
💡Food manufacturers must act now to reformulate and stay compliant.
🍇 Lee’s Mum’s Plant-Based Colorant Portfolio
Lee’s Mum offers a selection of high-performance, 100% water-soluble, stable, and vibrant natural colorants that are already being used by leading Fortune 500 food brands.
🌿 Red & Pink Shades – Beetroot Powder
- ✅ Rich, vibrant red hue
- ✅ Non-GMO, no added carriers
- ✅ Ideal for drinks, gummies, smoothies, confections
🌾 Yellow & Orange Tones – Turmeric Powder
- ✅ Natural source of curcumin
- ✅ Warm yellow hue with antioxidant properties
- ✅ Used in sauces, rice mixes, and snacks
💙 Blue & Purple – Butterfly Pea Flower & Galdieria Blue
- ✅ pH-sensitive blue-purple tones
- ✅ Excellent for tea, cocktails, gummies, and syrups
- ✅ Butterfly pea adds functional health appeal
🌸 Gardenia Blue Extract
- ✅ Plant-based alternative to synthetic blue dyes
- ✅ Excellent solubility & heat stability
- ✅ Certified kosher & halal
🏆 Why Choose Lee’s Mum as Your Natural Colorant Supplier?
- 🌍 Global Certifications: FDA, BRC, FSSC22000, ISO22000, USDA/EU Organic, Kosher, Halal
- 📦 Bulk supply capabilities for drink, snack, nutrition, and supplement brands
- 🧪 Stable colorants backed by R&D and clean-label compliance
- 🤝 Trusted by Costco, Aldi, General Mills, Walmart, and other global players
❓ 10 FAQ About Natural Food Colorants (For B2B Buyers)
🔸 Q1: Are your food colorants compliant with the upcoming FDA regulation?
Yes, all our colorants are free from petroleum-based compounds and comply with the latest FDA guidelines.
🔸 Q2: Can I use your natural colors in beverages or gummies?
Absolutely. Our beetroot, turmeric, butterfly pea, and Galdieria extracts are fully water-soluble and perfect for beverages, gummies, syrups, and powders.
🔸 Q3: What’s the stability of these colorants in heat, pH, and light?
We offer options like butterfly pea extract (pH-sensitive) and turmeric (heat-stable). Custom solutions can be formulated for your specific needs.
🔸 Q4: Do your natural colorants require carrier agents or preservatives?
No. Our powders are minimally processed and free from carriers or preservatives, unless otherwise requested.
🔸 Q5: Can I get product documentation and COA for each colorant?
Yes. Full technical data sheets (TDS), COA, MSDS, and traceability records are available.
🔸 Q6: Do you support custom formulation or matching synthetic colors with naturals?
Yes. We offer customized matching services for B2B partners transitioning from synthetic to plant-based alternatives.
🔸 Q7: What MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) do you support for export?
We offer flexible MOQ starting from 25 kg, with bulk pricing for palletized or container shipments.
🔸 Q8: Are your ingredients organic certified?
Many of our raw materials hold USDA Organic and EU Organic certifications.
🔸 Q9: Can you supply internationally and ensure customs clearance?
Yes. We serve clients across Europe, Australia, and the Middle East, with full export documentation and regulatory support.
🔸 Q10: What industries are your clients from?
We serve food & beverage producers, sports nutrition brands, dietary supplement manufacturers, weight management companies, and more.
📞 Ready to Reformulate with Natural Colors? Let's Talk
Natural is not just a trend—it's the future. 🌱
Partner with Lee’s Mum to access FDA-compliant, plant-based colorants that deliver vivid color, clean label appeal, and regulatory peace of mind.
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Contact us now for samples, technical data, or to discuss your product needs.