Contents by Ingredients
Colorants by F. J. Francis
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Chapter 1
Overview  
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Adulteration of Foods
Appreciation of Color

     

Chapter 2
Measurement of Color
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Physiological Basis of Color
Visual Systems
Spectrophotometric Measurement of Color
Tristimulus Colorimetry
Specialized Colorimeters

  

   

Chapter 3
Interpretation of Data
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Presentation of Samples
Interpretation
Color Tolerances
Blending of Colorants

  

   

Chapter 4
Regulation of Colorants 
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Testing for Toxicity
Acceptable Daily Intake
European Union
United States:
food laws • Delaney Clause • sources of information

   

Chapter 5
FD&C Colorants 
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Safety of Colorants
Stability in Foods
Lakes

  

   

Chapter 6
Carotenoids
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Annatto
Saffron
Paprika
Tagetes
Lycopene
Miscellaneous Carotenoid Extracts
Synthetic Carotenoids
Health Aspects

   

Chapter 7
Other Applications
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Anthocyanins: chemical composition • commercial preparation • synthetic compounds • considerations in
commercial applications • health effects
Betalains:
chemistry • occurrence • commercial preparation • applications

 

   

Chapter 8
Chlorophylls, Haems, Phycobilins, and Anthraquinones
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Chlorophylls: chemistry • preparation of colorants • applications
Haems
Phycobilins: chemistry • extraction • applications
Anthraquinones: cochineal and carmine • kermes • lac • alkannet

 

   

Chapter 9
Turmeric, Carthamin, and Monascus
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Turmeric: properties • applications
Carthamin: properties and application
Monascus: chemistry • commercial production • applications

 

   

Chapter 10
Caramel, Brown Polyphenols, and Iridoids
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Caramel: commercial preparation • chemistry • applications
Brown Polyphenols: cacao • tea
Iridoid Pigments: chemistry • production • applications

 

   

Chapter 11
Miscellaneous Colorants
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Inorganic Colorants: titanium dioxide • Carbon Black • Ultramarine Blue • iron oxides • talc • zinc oxide
• calcium carbonate • silver • silicon dioxide • others
Organic Colorants: fruit and vegetable extracts • riboflavin • corn endosperm oil • algae products •
cottonseed products • shellac • octopus ink and squid ink

 

   

Chapter 12
Baked Goods, Cereals, and Pet Foods
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Baked Goods and Cereals: FD&C colorants • natural colorants • shades
Pet Foods: water-soluble colorants • lakes • exempt colorants
Troubleshooting

 

   

Chapter 13
Beverages and Dairy Products
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Beverages: FD&C colorants • natural colorants
Dairy Products and Spreads: butter • margarine • spreads • yogurt • fat-based coatings • retorted milk products
Troubleshooting

 

   

Chapter 14
Confections
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Candy Starch Jellies and Candy Cream Centers: candy starch jellies • candy cream centers
Pan-Coated Candies: coating equipment • sugar panning • exempt colorants (natural colors)
Hard Candies (Boiled Sweets)
Other Products: direct-compression tablets • oil-based summer coatings • hard candy wafers • gum products
Troubleshooting

 

   

Chapter 15
Special Topics
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Handling Colorants and Maintaining Color Quality: handling water-soluble colorants • preparing water-soluble colorants for use
Factors Affecting Colorant Quality

 

   

Chapter 16
Future Prospects
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Appendix :  Description of Colorants
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