Advantages of Food Colour

1. Advantages of Food Colour food colour can be made from many sources like plants, insects or minerals. It is used to preserve, to enhance the appearance of food and as a general preservative either for quality or for shelf life of certain products. Its effect on enhancing the colour is however limited since it is not selective and hence may alter the taste. The most important use of food colorants is in juice drinks, bakery products, soft drinks and confectionary product. Types of Food Colurs Liquid Food Colors Gel Food Colors Powder Food Colors The use of food colour has helped in making foods attractive as well as helps in carrying out better assimilation of minerals and vitamins. Food colouring is also used in baking and dairy products. Most of the food coloring comes from natural sources such as plants; however, some are synthetic. Synthetic dyes are added to certain products to give them that artificial color. Food colour has advantages effects regarding our health. Its main purpose is to make food look fresh and natural. The use of food colour by people is increasing every day. You can enjoy good looks of your food. It gives good taste and makes food look natural. It is also useful in preventing fungus attacks on the fruits etc. Colour is used in two ways:1) Water soluble2) Oil soluble