Colour Solutions
At Nactarome we develop natural, clean label and high-performance colour solutions designed to deliver vibrant, stable and consistent shades across a wide range of food and beverage applications.
We are proud to have over a century of experience in the world of colours, thanks to the long heritage of FiorioColori. Founded in 1914 and based in Gessate near Milan, Italy, FiorioColori is a long-established manufacturer of food-grade colour solutions. Over more than a century, the company has developed strong expertise in natural colours, synthetic colours and colouring food ingredients across food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.
We produce liquid & powder colours that can be water or oil-soluble, are FDA-approved and can be Kosher/Halal-certified.
Our Natural Colour Solutions
FiorioClean – Colouring Foodstuffs
Our FiorioClean range represents the most natural way to colour food, using colouring foodstuffs derived directly from fruits, vegetables and other edible plants.
These solutions respond to the growing demand for clean-label products and recognisable ingredients, supporting claims such as plant-based and free-from additives, preservatives or artificial components.
Produced through gentle extraction and concentration processes, FiorioClean solutions preserve the integrity of the original raw materials while ensuring quality, stability and performance in application.
Available in liquid and powder formats, FiorioClean solutions are GMO and allergen free, can be Kosher and Halal certified, and are suitable for vegan and vegetarian applications.
FiorioNat – Natural Colours
Our FiorioNat range of natural colours helps you create distinctive food and beverage products with vibrant, memorable visual appeal.
Obtained from foods and other edible natural source materials through physical and/or chemical extraction processes, FiorioNat colours combine natural origin with strong colouring performance.
Available in liquid, powder, gel and paste formats, FiorioNat solutions are GMO and allergen free, can be Kosher and Halal certified, and are suitable for a broad range of vegan and vegetarian applications.
The range also includes high performance alternatives to titanium dioxide, helping manufacturers respond to evolving European regulatory requirements and reformulation needs.
FiorioPlanet – Oil-Dispersible Colours
FiorioPlanet has been developed to meet the growing demand for natural colour solutions in high-fat food applications.
Fat-based matrices present technical challenges such as stability, resistance to light and heat, dosage control and consistent dispersion.
Leveraging our technical expertise and market-driven research, we have developed a range of oil-dispersible natural colours designed for reliable performance in demanding applications.
Ideal for chocolate coatings, icings, creams and fillings, FiorioPlanet ensures homogeneous colour distribution and stability throughout processing.
Available in liquid format, the range includes both E-number and E-number-free options, and all solutions are preservative-free, allergen-free and GMO-free.
Complementary Colour Solutions
Additionally, to offer enhanced service and support, we provide high-performance colour solutions, including synthetic colourants, designed for applications requiring maximum intensity, consistency and stability. Available in multiple formats and solubility systems, these solutions ensure reliable performance and compliance with international regulatory standards.
Specialised Colour Ranges
Titanium Dioxide-Free Whites
Titanium dioxide has traditionally been used to achieve opacity and brightness in a wide range of food applications.
However, increasing regulatory pressure and changing consumer expectations are encouraging manufacturers to look for alternative whitening solutions that can support reformulation strategies.
Replacing titanium dioxide is not always straightforward, as it can affect the final appearance of the product and create new formulation challenges.
Our titanium dioxide-free white solutions have been developed to help address these needs, supporting manufacturers in achieving the desired visual effect while adapting to evolving market and regulatory requirements.
These solutions are designed to help maintain an attractive product appearance and support reformulation work across different application areas.
Bake-Stable Colours
Thermal processing can have a significant impact on colour performance, often causing loss of intensity, shade variation or reduced visual consistency in the final product.
This makes colour selection especially important in applications that are exposed to high temperatures during production.
Our bake-stable colour solutions have been developed to help manufacturers overcome these challenges, providing colour performance suited to demanding processing conditions.
They are designed to support visual consistency throughout production, helping manufacturers achieve the expected appearance even in applications where heat can compromise colour stability.
These solutions respond to the need for reliable colour performance in products where process conditions play a critical role in the final result.
FDA-Compliant Natural Colours
Meeting US regulatory requirements for colours can be complex, particularly for manufacturers working across different international markets.
Differences between regional regulations may create additional challenges during product development, reformulation and export planning.
Our range of FDA-compliant natural colours has been developed to help manufacturers respond to these requirements with solutions aligned to the expectations of the US market.
These colours support product development work by helping businesses combine regulatory compliance with the visual performance needed for successful product presentation.
They offer a practical way to approach reformulation and market adaptation while maintaining a natural positioning.
Carmine Alternatives for Meat Applications
Carmine has traditionally been used to create the red and pink shades associated with many meat applications, but growing consumer scrutiny and changing market expectations are driving interest in alternative solutions.
Replacing carmine can be challenging, as colour plays an important role in communicating freshness, quality and overall product appeal.
Our colour solutions for carmine replacement in meat applications have been developed to help manufacturers address these challenges and achieve the target visual profile expected in the final product.
They are designed to support the creation of appealing meat shades while helping manufacturers respond to evolving formulation and positioning needs.
These solutions provide an alternative approach for businesses seeking to move away from carmine without losing the visual characteristics that are important in this category.
Our Shades of Natural Colours
Our natural colour palette is built on carefully selected pigments and raw materials, delivering a wide spectrum of shades with proven performance across applications.
Reds & Pinks
From vibrant cherry reds to soft pink hues, these shades are mainly derived from anthocyanins and betalains sourced from black carrot, red beet, elderberry and hibiscus. They are widely used in beverages, confectionery and fruit-based applications, offering strong visual impact.
Yellows
Yellow shades are obtained from pigments such as curcumin and carthamus, delivering bright and stable colours across a wide pH range. These solutions are ideal for dairy, bakery, beverages and savoury applications.
Oranges
Orange tones are typically based on carotenoids such as beta-carotene, paprika and annatto, providing excellent stability to heat, light and pH. They are widely used in snacks, sauces, dairy and confectionery.
Greens & Browns
Green shades are derived from chlorophyll and spirulina, while brown tones are obtained from caramel or natural extracts. These colours are commonly used in savoury, bakery and prepared food applications.
Blues
Blue colours are obtained from spirulina, offering clean-label solutions for applications such as confectionery and dairy, while supporting a natural positioning and appealing visual results.
Blacks
Black shades are typically based on vegetable carbon, providing strong intensity and stable colour performance across a range of applications where deep, uniform colour is required.
Our Colour Capabilities
Our Colour Technologies
To optimise performance across different applications, our colour solutions are developed using advanced formulation and processing technologies tailored to each matrix.
- Emulsions & Microemulsions
Ensure optimal dispersion and stability in beverage systems and water-based applications. - Encapsulation & Spray Drying
Improve stability against light, oxygen and heat, while enabling easy handling in powder formats. - Stabilised Liquid Systems
Designed for consistent dosing, ease of use and homogeneous colour distribution. - Micronisation Technology
Enables oil-dispersible solutions with improved performance in fat-based applications such as chocolate, creams and fillings.
Our Natural Pigment Sourcing
Our natural colours are derived from carefully selected raw materials, ensuring consistent quality, traceability and performance.
We work with key pigment families including anthocyanins, carotenoids, chlorophylls and curcumin, sourced from fruits, vegetables and edible plants such as black carrot, beetroot, paprika, turmeric and spirulina.
Each raw material is selected based on its colouring strength, stability to pH, light and heat, and suitability for specific applications.
Through controlled sourcing and processing, we ensure batch-to-batch consistency while maintaining the natural integrity of the pigments.
Applications
Our colour solutions are developed and tested to perform across a wide range of food and beverage applications.
- Beverages
Soft drinks, juices and functional beverages requiring stability across pH and light exposure. - Confectionery
Gummies, hard candies and coatings requiring bright shades and consistency. - Dairy & Ice Cream
Applications requiring opacity, softness of shade and stability during processing. - Bakery
Heat-stable solutions for baked goods and fillings. - Snacks & Savoury
Seasonings, coatings and processed foods requiring stability and visual impact. - Prepared Foods
Ready meals and sauces requiring consistent colour throughout shelf life.
Application-specific testing ensures optimal performance under real processing and storage conditions.
Your Partner in Natural Colour Performance
We go beyond colour. At Nactarome, we partner with you to develop tailored colour solutions that combine visual impact, technical performance and regulatory compliance. From sourcing to application, our teams support you at every stage:
Clean label reformulation, stability optimisation, cost performance balance and flexible quantities to match your scale, from pilot projects to industrial production
Combining sourcing expertise, application know-how and a customer-focused approach, we help turn natural colours into successful products. Whether you are reformulating, innovating or scaling up, our teams are ready to support your next development.
