25 Eye–Catching Developments for 2011

Over the past year, colorings have frequently been in the spotlight. An FDA panel voted against warning labels for synthetic colors. A caramel color ingredient found itself under attack under California’s Proposition 65, spurring a lawsuit. Concerns are being raised that while natural colors may offer improved functionality and stability, they may be at greater risk for adulteration.

In 2011, there also have been a number of breakthrough developments that increased the stability of natural colors…