Synthetic Food Colour - Fast Green FCF
Fast Green FCF also known as Food Green 3 or Solid Green FCF is a vibrant synthetic food colour known for its attractive green hue. Fast Green FCF is available in powder and granule forms that easily dissolve in water-based solvents. This dye provides an appealing and attractive green shade to products, which makes it a popular choice among various manufacturers like food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and more.
History of Fast Green FCF
Fast Green FCF which is also known as Solid Green FCF colourant has a very long history. This dye was first synthesized in the early 20th century to replace natural colourants. Synthetic food colours provide more stability and attractiveness to products compared to their natural alternatives and that is why this dye has been favorable for manufacturers for a long time. With its capabilities to provide vibrant and bright green colours to a wide range of products, manufacturers have started to use Fast Green FCF at an industrial level worldwide.
Applications of Fast Green FCF
Fast Green FCF dye provides a turquoise colour shade to a wide range of food applications such as confectioneries, ice creams, sauces, baked goods, beverages including soft drinks and sports drinks, frozen desserts, and more. Fast Green FCF dye is also used in non-food products like cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Fast Green FCF dye provides good stability to products during the manufacturing and storage of products that ensures a consistent appealing appearance in the final product.
Throwback to Using Low-Quality Fast Green FCF
Fast Green FCF is known for its stability and vibrancy but some manufacturers often use its low-quality version which can lead to various issues, especially at the industrial level where brand reputation and product appearance play crucial roles in sales. These issues include uneven colouring, fading, or changing that affects the overall visual appeal of the product. These low-quality colours can have impurities that lead to health issues as well.
Regulatory Compliance on Fast Green FCF
Synthetic food colours including Fast Green FCF need approval from governmental bodies before being used in products. In the United States the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in the European Union the European Food Safety Authority, in Australia and New Zealand the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), and in India the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India oversee the quality and safety of colours for human consumption.
Manufacturers have to comply with all the regulatory standards set by the governmental body that oversees the quality of colors in their country. Ajanta Food Colours, a global leader in the synthetic food colours manufacturing industry, complies with regulatory standards set by most of governmental bodies around the world. At Ajanta Food Colours, we provide supra Fast Green FCF color, offering superior stability and vibrancy. This exceptional color helps manufacturers create stunning products that not only increase brand recognition but also enhance consumer appeal and loyalty.
Conclusion
Fast Green FCF is a synthetic colour that provides a turquoise shade to products. Manufacturers use this colour for a long time in their products. Ajanta Food Colours is an Indian company that manufactures high-quality Fast Green FCF colour and exports them globally. By using Ajanta’s Fast Green FCF colour in products manufacturers have benefits like standing out in the competitive market and creating a brand identity for their products that increases product sales.
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