The present invention is directed to a bixin form, wherein the bixin is microencapsulated, and preferably whereby the particle size of the inner phase of the bixin form when measured in water by Photon Correlation Spectroscopy (Beckman Coulter N4 Plus Submicron Particle Sizer) is in the range of from 100 to 400 nm. This bixin form is preferably added to the edible coating during its manufacture in the form of a dispersion or in form of a powder. The edible coating is preferably used for coating confectionary such as chocolate lentils yellow-orange to red-orange. The present invention is also directed to precursors of such edible coatings such as sugar syrup and sugar-free alternatives, both comprising such a bixin form.

A liquid beverage enhancer product for a food product, including a shelf-stable and physically stable, highly concentrated liquid flavor, sweetener, and/or color solution including at least 10% non-water solvents with humectant properties including propylene glycol and optionally a non-water solvent chosen from the group consisting of glycerol, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, propanediol, and combinations thereof, 5-90% flavors and colors, 0-70% water, 0-30% high intensity sweeteners, 0-40% sugars, and 0-40% acid, and including 0-0.10% w/w of a chemical preservative, wherein said liquid beverage enhancer product has a pH greater than 4.6. A method of enhancing a liquid beverage by adding a liquid beverage enhancer product to a food product, and enhancing the flavor and color of the food product without curdling.

The present disclosure generally relates to edible compositions comprising naturally derived food colorants, and more specifically to edible compositions comprising naturally derived food colorants and a stability enhancing isoquercitrin anti-oxidant. A claim is directed to an edible composition comprising from about 0.0005 to about 3 percent by weight of a natural colorant; and from about 0.015 to about 0.15 percent by weight of enzymatically modified isoquercitrin antioxidant. The natural colorant is preferably selected from carotenoid, curcumin, anthocyanins, betanin, gardenia blue, gardenia yellow, chlorophyllins, phycocyanins and combinations thereof.

The present disclosure generally relates to edible compositions comprising naturally derived food colorants, and more specifically to edible compositions comprising naturally derived food colorants and a stability enhancing isoquercitrin anti-oxidant. A claim is directed to an edible composition comprising from about 0.0005 to about 3 percent by weight of a natural colorant; and from about 0.015 to about 0.15 percent by weight of enzymatically modified isoquercitrin antioxidant. The natural colorant is preferably selected from carotenoid, curcumin, anthocyanins, betanin, gardenia blue, gardenia yellow, chlorophyllins, phycocyanins and combinations thereof.

The present invention is directed to an orange edible coating comprising a mixture of bixin and beta-carotene. The edible coating is preferably used for coating confectionary such as chocolate lentils. The present invention is also directed to precursors of such edible coatings such as sugar syrup and sugar-free alternatives, both comprising such a mixture of bixin and beta-carotene.

The present invention is directed to an orange edible coating comprising a mixture of bixin and beta-carotene. The edible coating is preferably used for coating confectionary such as chocolate lentils. The present invention is also directed to precursors of such edible coatings such as sugar syrup and sugar-free alternatives, both comprising such a mixture of bixin and beta-carotene.

Coloring agents comprising carotenoid natural pigments in the form of solid particles being dispersed in an aqueous phase comprising polysorbate as a water-soluble emulsifier, use of the coloring agents, edible products comprising the coloring agents and a method for preparing the coloring agents.

Coloring agents comprising carotenoid natural pigments in the form of solid particles being dispersed in an aqueous phase comprising polysorbate as a water-soluble emulsifier, use of the coloring agents, edible products comprising the coloring agents and a method for preparing the coloring agents.

A liquid beverage enhancer product for milk or coffee, including a shelf-stable and physically stable, highly concentrated liquid flavor and color solution including at least 10% non-water solvents with humectant properties including propylene glycol and optionally a non-water solvent chosen from the group consisting of glycerol, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, propanediol, and combinations thereof, 5-90% flavors and colors, 0-70% water, 0-30% high intensity sweeteners, 0-40% sugars, and 0-40% acid, wherein the liquid beverage enhancer product has a pH greater than 4.6 and is free of preservatives sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate. A method of enhancing a beverage by adding a liquid beverage enhancer product including a shelf-stable highly concentrated liquid flavor and color solution having at least 10% non-water solvents with humectant properties including propylene glycol to a beverage, and enhancing the flavor and color of the beverage.

A liquid beverage enhancer product for milk or coffee, including a shelf-stable and physically stable, highly concentrated liquid flavor and color solution including at least 10% non-water solvents with humectant properties including propylene glycol and optionally a non-water solvent chosen from the group consisting of glycerol, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, propanediol, and combinations thereof, 5-90% flavors and colors, 0-70% water, 0-30% high intensity sweeteners, 0-40% sugars, and 0-40% acid, wherein the liquid beverage enhancer product has a pH greater than 4.6 and is free of preservatives sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate. A method of enhancing a beverage by adding a liquid beverage enhancer product including a shelf-stable highly concentrated liquid flavor and color solution having at least 10% non-water solvents with humectant properties including propylene glycol to a beverage, and enhancing the flavor and color of the beverage.