Manko Natural Flavours and Extracts Pvt. ltd.

Koratty, Thrissur, Kerala

Turmeric is the principle pigment of turmeric, a spice that is obtained from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa. Obtained by extraction as an oleoresin which is then purified, Curcumin provides a bright, strong yellow shade in solution.

• It is an oil soluble pigment which is also available in convenient water dispersible forms that are used in a wide range of food Products.
• Turmeric appears intense bright yellow even at low doses and is extremely heat stable and may generally be used in products throughout the acid pH range.
• It can be used in Dairy Products, Flour Confectionery, Sugar Confectionery, Frozen Products, Dry Mixed and Savoury Products.

Paprika Colour is extracted from dried pods of Capsicum Annum, a plant which is widely available in southern parts of India.

Once processed to relieve it from sharp taste and aroma characteristic to its nature, it plays a vital role in colouring of Food Stuff.

However, the taste and aroma of paprika are not totally removed and this actually acts to the advantage of this product in certain applications.

Application based advantages are there. For example using Paprika in Cheese Seasonings not only gives it the colour but also gives it a spicy tone to the product.

Other applications include savories and snack food among other.