Bagnarese SpA produces and supplies high-quality natural food colourings derived from red grapes and black carrots for applications in the food and beverage industries.

Thanks to advanced extraction and concentration processes, the company produces natural anthocyanins suitable for colouring beverages, liqueurs, yoghurt, ice cream and other food preparations. The range includes enocyanin extracted from red grapes and anthocyanins obtained from black carrots, available in solutions developed to meet specific production requirements.

Thanks to the flexibility of its production facilities and its expertise in extraction processes, Bagnarese can assess contract manufacturing projects using other plant-based raw materials, such as blueberries and blackcurrants, in line with the customer’s technical and production specifications.

Anthocyanins and Natural Food Colorings

Anthocyanins are water-soluble plant pigments found in a wide variety of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. These powerful compounds play a crucial role in promoting overall well-being due to their strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Leveraging advanced extraction technologies, the company specializes in producing high-quality natural food colorings by isolating and concentrating anthocyanins from select plant sources, including red grapes, black carrots, blueberries, and currants.

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Enocyanin

Among our anthocyanins, the company produces Enocyanin, which is currently our primary product; it is a natural colourant in red grapes (Vitis vinifera) extracted from the skins. It usually appears as a concentrated, red-purple liquid. Its type differs according to the colour intensity, varying from 1 to 15 colour points.

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The product is available in both liquid and natural food coloring powder form. It belongs to the group of natural food colorings and is classified among food additives with the code E163. Extracted from grape skins, it provides a natural food coloring red or purple. Highly valued for its stability, it ensures excellent dyeing performance and remains easily filterable after use.

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