Natural Colour for Tropical Flavours in Bakery Fillings & Toppings
Attract the Senses with Inspirational LTOs
Consumers are always looking for new, exciting, never-before-seen products to try. Small indulgences in limited-edition bakes are made more worthwhile when flavours are unexpected and colours are eye-catching.
Bright and Zesty Citrus
New Year celebrations can be ushered in with refreshing pineapple or mandarin orange icings that are brought to life with bright oranges and yellows. This can be achieved with naturally oil-soluble color solutions annatto or paprika as well as with Microfine™ solutions from beta carotene.
Orange and lemon flavors are up in limited editions +67% and +50% respectively!
Innova 2022
Deeper and Sweeter Yellow
Darker shades of yellow can be achieved with an addition of brown Microfine™ or caramel-free Sienna™ fruit juice. This can be associated with sweeter fruits like banana, jackfruit, and for the bold and adventurous, durian! Don’t let the spiky exterior or pungent aroma fool you, its custard-like flesh has a sweet yet complex flavour that is particularly enjoyed in cream puff fillings.
Radiant Pink
Sensient’s 2022 Colour of the Year exudes joy, and can be associated with a number of tropical flavours like grapefruit and guava, which grew more than 3X as fast in seasonal LTOs than in general food and beverage NPD in 2022 (Innova). For a sunrise hue, developers can leverage blends with natural red and oranges as well as custom Microfine™ shade solutions.
Juicy Red
Red fruits like Apple, Strawberry, Pomegranate or Tropical Cherry are popular all year round, and easily come to mind for romantic occasions like Valentine’s Day. Achieve bold, natural red hues to replace Red 40 with carmine, SupraRed™ beet juice, or Red Microfine™.
Classic White
Whites can connect with summery Coconut for a timeless flavour, or something more unique like Soursop. Titanium Dioxide is the common ingredient for white, but has come under speculation recently in the heat of regulatory changes around the globe. For brands looking to replace TiO2 for a cleaner label without compromising quality, click here to learn more about Sensient’s portfolio of Avalanche™ solutions!
Calming Purple Hues
Apart from its royal connotations, purplish shades can be associated with tropicals like Mangosteen, Plum, and Juniper Berries. Ingredients like butterfly pea flower extract, spirulina, and purple Microfine™ can offer developers a range from soothing pastels to deep jewel tones.
Forest Green
Deep green shades are also possible with blends using cost-effective spirulina and other natural color solutions. Think kiwi, watermelon, honeydew, or even avocado, which come in different shades of green for the many possibilities!
Partner with Sensient for Smooth, Speedy Development
For products that look and taste good, you have come to the right place. Sensient provides the expertise that help you calibrate your processes to ensure the best performance of colour and flavour after baking! Get in touch with our team to find out more.
The Sensient team is excited to collaborate with manufacturers, developers, and brands to identify and capture seasonal launch opportunities with deliciously bold colors.
To get started with a sample from our natural rainbow, submit a request. If you still have questions about a shade or solution, reach out so a technical color expert can help you find an answer quickly!
