Flavours and colours

Colour me natural

Colour me natural

By Rod Addy

Replacing synthetic colours is not a simple process and is presenting a host of challenges surrounding formulation and shelf-life, says Rod Addy

Hue and cry over phytonutrients

Hue and cry over phytonutrients

By Allison Carvalho

As EFSA called for a reassessment of the safety of 45 authorised colourings used in food, Allison Carvalho looks at the potential health-giving properties of existing products

Nothing to declare

Nothing to declare

First it was the Co-op Group, then M&S. As more retailers jump on the 'additive-free' bandwagon, Rebecca Green looks at the challenges facing colour producers