RIKECOLOR MARIGOLD - (Marigold yellow)

Marigold yellow color is a carotenoid-rich oil soluble color obtained from the petal of the brighter - its principal ingredient is lutein esters. Among carotenoid-rich food colors, lutein esters has a brighter yellow color than annato food color and beta carotene. Tagetes erectra willd, its raw material, causes yellow and orange flowers to blossom. This color has outstanding acid resistance and can be used in acidic food. A wide array of products is available, ranging from the oil soluble oleoresin to water dispersing emulsion and water soluble liquid.