A method of imparting pearlescence to a food product that includes applying a ready-to-use dispersion to a food product using confectionary panning, where the ready-to-use dispersion includes a pearlescent pigment, a cellulose derivative in an amount sufficient to enhance viscosity of the dispersion and impart a barrier coat to the food product, and a wax in an amount sufficient to impart a gloss to the food product. A method of incorporating a pearlescent pigment into a food product that includes applying a dispersion to a food product using panning, where the dispersion includes a pearlescent pigment, a viscosity enhancer, a fluid carrier, and a gloss agent.

The disclosure belongs to the technical field of food additives, and provides a method for preparing a calcium carbonate-based edible lake. The method comprises the following steps: S1, dissolving carbonate in water to obtain carbonate solution; S2, dissolving water-soluble anionic pigment into the carbonate solution obtained in step S1 to obtain mixed solution; S3, adding hydrochloric acid to the mixed solution obtained in step S2 to adjust pH to 7-10.5; S4, dissolving a calcium salt into water and then adding the above solution into the solution obtained in step S3, controlling the pH of the mixed solution to 6-9, carrying out ultrasound treatment for 1-10 min, centrifuging to obtain a calcium carbonate precipitate adsorbed with pigment; and S5, drying and grinding the calcium carbonate precipitate adsorbed with pigment obtained in step S4 to obtain the calcium carbonate-based edible lake.

The disclosure belongs to the technical field of food additives, and provides a method for preparing a calcium carbonate-based edible lake. The method comprises the following steps: S1, dissolving carbonate in water to obtain carbonate solution; S2, dissolving water-soluble anionic pigment into the carbonate solution obtained in step S1 to obtain mixed solution; S3, adding hydrochloric acid to the mixed solution obtained in step S2 to adjust pH to 7-10.5; S4, dissolving a calcium salt into water and then adding the above solution into the solution obtained in step S3, controlling the pH of the mixed solution to 6-9, carrying out ultrasound treatment for 1-10 min, centrifuging to obtain a calcium carbonate precipitate adsorbed with pigment; and S5, drying and grinding the calcium carbonate precipitate adsorbed with pigment obtained in step S4 to obtain the calcium carbonate-based edible lake.

Opacifying compositions comprising low-dye lakes as opacifiers are provided. The compositions provide desired whiteness and opacity and also provide a precoat or whiteness/opacity to any layer including the colorant layer to enhance coatings containing colorants. The opacifying compositions can be used in a confectionery, food, pet food, soft or hard panned coating, or edible ink.

Opacifying compositions comprising low-dye lakes as opacifiers are provided. The compositions provide desired whiteness and opacity and also provide a precoat or whiteness/opacity to any layer including the colorant layer to enhance coatings containing colorants. The opacifying compositions can be used in a confectionery, food, pet food, soft or hard panned coating, or edible ink.

The present invention relates to novel enzyme particles comprising a core and a coating, wherein the core comprises at least one enzyme and the coating comprises at least one organic white pigment and uses thereof.

The present invention relates to novel enzyme particles comprising a core and a coating, wherein the core comprises at least one enzyme and the coating comprises at least one organic white pigment and uses thereof.

Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) and suspensions thereof in an aqueous phase are provided, in which the SLNs have high content of oil-soluble pigment and high stability. A food product, such as a beverage, comprising said SLNs is also provided.

The present invention relates to a method of producing compositions with enhanced color properties and to compositions obtainable by such a method, especially cocoa-based compositions with enhanced color properties. The method comprises the steps of providing an initial composition comprising a polyphenol, adding an aqueous base to the initial composition to produce an aqueous mixture, heating the aqueous mixture to a temperature of 50 to 100° C. during a time period of 120 to 300 minutes, cooling the aqueous mixture, and optionally adjusting the pH of the aqueous mixture to between 6 and 9. The method further comprises oxygenising the aqueous base and/or the aqueous mixture, wherein the produced food product comprises chromophores having an absorption maximum between 505 to 515 nm and/or 428 to 438 nm.

The present invention relates to a method of producing compositions with enhanced color properties and to compositions obtainable by such a method, especially cocoa-based compositions with enhanced color properties. The method comprises the steps of providing an initial composition comprising a polyphenol, adding an aqueous base to the initial composition to produce an aqueous mixture, heating the aqueous mixture to a temperature of 50 to 100° C. during a time period of 120 to 300 minutes, cooling the aqueous mixture, and optionally adjusting the pH of the aqueous mixture to between 6 and 9. The method further comprises oxygenising the aqueous base and/or the aqueous mixture, wherein the produced food product comprises chromophores having an absorption maximum between 505 to 515 nm and/or 428 to 438 nm.