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Red 40

Natural Alternatives

FoodRGB® provides professional natural food color solutions to food manufacturers. Armed with custom formulas and a strong research team, FoodRGB® supports customers in all aspects of natural food color applications.

Natural Alternatives to Red 40 – Clean, Vibrant, Drop-In Ready

Our Red 40 replacements deliver bright, strawberry-to-cherry reds without petroleum-derived synthetics. Sourced from fruits, vegetables, and plants, these options are Non-GMO, Vegan-Friendly, Kosher, Halal, and Declaration-Simple (e.g., “Vegetable Juice for color”). They’re engineered for heat, light, and pH stability, making them ideal drop-ins for beverages, confections, baked goods, and more.

Why Chose Our Colors?

Heat Stable

Light Stable

pH Stable

Our Natural Colors Are

Non-GMO
Compliance

Kosher
Certified

Vegan
Friendly

Clean Label
Friendly

Our Proven Synthetic Dye Replacements

Beetroot

Strawberry to Deep Red

Black Carrot

Dark Red

Purple Sweet Potato

Strawberry to Deep Red

Red Radish

Bright Vivid Red

Red Cabbage

Red to Pink Red

Lycopene

Warm Tomato Red

Red Beta Carotene

Orange Red

Elderberry Red

Rich Berry Red

Need an Exact Red 40 Shade? Let our Experts Custom-Blend for a Perfect Visual Match.

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FoodRGB Certification GFSI
FoodRGB Certification FSSC 22000
FoodRGB Certification SQF
FoodRGB Certification KOF-K
FoodRGB Certification BBB
FoodRGB Certification NON-GMO Verified
FoodRGB Certification Halal
FoodRGB Certification CCOF 
FoodRGB Certification SEDEX

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