Nature's Palette

Redefining color through real ingredients

Name: Petra Juice Natural Colors
Brand: Petra Juice

Clean-label demand, the synthetic replacement trend and rising regulatory pressure are reshaping the category. Our answer: fruit and vegetable derived colors with dual functionality (color plus ingredient expertise), backed by regional supply strength.

Colorful gummy bear candies showing the range of shades achievable with Petra Juice natural colors

Yellow

Lemon Yellow

Bright citrus yellow with a clean, fresh expression

Raw material: Safflower
Liquid: Conventional
Powder: Conventional
pH stability: 2.5–7.0
Acid tolerance: Very Good
Heat stability: Very Good
Light stability: Very Good
Turbidity: Transparent

Fruit PreparationBeveragesConfectioneryDairy

Beverage-ready

Pineapple Yellow

Tropical golden yellow with a smooth, sun-ripened tone

Raw material: Carrot
Liquid: Conventional
Powder: N/A
pH stability: 2.5–7.0
Acid tolerance: Very Good
Heat stability: Very Good
Light stability: Very Good
Turbidity: Opaque

Fruit PreparationBeveragesConfectioneryDairy

Beverage-ready

Orange

Kaki Orange

Deep persimmon orange with rich, autumnal depth

Raw material: Safflower, Carrot
Liquid: Conventional
Powder: Conventional
pH stability: 2.5–4.2
Acid tolerance: Very Good
Heat stability: Very Good
Light stability: Very Good
Turbidity: Transparent

Fruit PreparationBeveragesConfectionery

Beverage-ready

Limited stability in high pH systems

Apricot Orange

Soft orange hue with a delicate, warm fruit profile

Raw material: Safflower, Carrot
Liquid: Conventional
Powder: Conventional
pH stability: 2.5–4.2
Acid tolerance: Very Good
Heat stability: Very Good
Light stability: Very Good
Turbidity: Transparent

Fruit PreparationBeveragesConfectionery

Beverage-ready

Limited stability in high pH systems

Papaya Orange

Vibrant tropical orange with lively, exotic intensity

Raw material: Carrot
Liquid: Conventional
Powder: N/A
pH stability: 2.5–7.0
Acid tolerance: Very Good
Heat stability: Very Good
Light stability: Good
Turbidity: Opaque

DairyBakeryConfectionery

Not recommended for beverages

Red

Strawberry Red

Bright, juicy red with a fresh berry signature

Raw material: Carrot, Safflower
Liquid: Conventional
Powder: Conventional
pH stability: 2.5–4.2
Acid tolerance: Very Good
Heat stability: Very Good
Light stability: Very Good
Turbidity: Transparent

Fruit PreparationBeveragesConfectionery

Beverage-ready

Limited stability in high pH systems

Elderberry Red

Dark crimson red with natural depth and intensity

Raw material: Elderberry
Liquid: Conventional
Powder: Conventional
pH stability: 2.5–4.2
Acid tolerance: Very Good
Heat stability: Good
Light stability: Good
Turbidity: Transparent

Fruit PreparationBeveragesConfectionery

Beverage-ready

Limited stability in high pH systems

Cranberry Red

Sharp, vivid red with a crisp fruit character

Raw material: Carrot
Liquid: Conventional
Powder: Conventional
pH stability: 2.5–4.2
Acid tolerance: Very Good
Heat stability: Very Good
Light stability: Very Good
Turbidity: Transparent

Fruit PreparationBeveragesConfectionery

Beverage-ready

Limited stability in high pH systems

Blackberry Red

Deep berry red with bold, rich undertones

Raw material: Carrot
Liquid: Conventional
Powder: Conventional
pH stability: 2.5–4.2
Acid tolerance: Very Good
Heat stability: Very Good
Light stability: Very Good
Turbidity: Transparent

Fruit PreparationBeveragesConfectionery

Beverage-ready

Limited stability in high pH systems

Pink

Raspberry Pink

Lively pink hue with a fresh, delicate berry note

Raw material: Beetroot
Liquid: Conventional
Powder: Conventional
pH stability: 4.0–7.0
Acid tolerance: Little
Heat stability: Moderate
Light stability: Moderate
Turbidity: Transparent

DairyBakeryConfectionery

Not recommended for beverages

Limited stability in low pH systems

Blue

Spirulina Blue

Clean blue shade from natural algae origin

Raw material: Spirulina
Liquid: Conventional
Powder: N/A
pH stability: 4.0–7.0
Acid tolerance: Little
Heat stability: Moderate
Light stability: Moderate
Turbidity: Transparent

DairyBakeryConfectionery

Not recommended for beverages

Limited stability in low pH systems, not pasteurized

Green

Gooseberry Green

Light green tone with a fresh, natural brightness

Raw material: Safflower & Spirulina
Liquid: Conventional
Powder: N/A
pH stability: 4.0–7.0
Acid tolerance: Little
Heat stability: Moderate
Light stability: Moderate
Turbidity: Transparent

DairyBakeryConfectionery

Not recommended for beverages

Limited stability in low pH systems

Apple Green

Crisp green hue with a clear, refreshing profile

Raw material: Safflower & Spirulina
Liquid: Conventional
Powder: N/A
pH stability: 4.0–7.0
Acid tolerance: Little
Heat stability: Moderate
Light stability: Moderate
Turbidity: Transparent

DairyBakeryConfectionery

Not recommended for beverages

Limited stability in low pH systems

Mint Green

Cool green shade with a clean, refreshing expression

Raw material: Safflower & Spirulina
Liquid: Conventional
Powder: N/A
pH stability: 4.0–7.0
Acid tolerance: Little
Heat stability: Moderate
Light stability: Moderate
Turbidity: Transparent

DairyBakeryConfectionery

Not recommended for beverages

Limited stability in low pH systems

Full specification table

All 14 shades side by side, for quick comparison against your formulation's pH and processing conditions.

Shade	Raw material	pH range	Heat stability	Light stability	Beverage-ready
Lemon Yellow	Safflower	2.5–7.0	Very Good	Very Good	Yes
Pineapple Yellow	Carrot	2.5–7.0	Very Good	Very Good	Yes
Kaki Orange	Safflower, Carrot	2.5–4.2	Very Good	Very Good	Yes
Apricot Orange	Safflower, Carrot	2.5–4.2	Very Good	Very Good	Yes
Papaya Orange	Carrot	2.5–7.0	Very Good	Good	No
Strawberry Red	Carrot, Safflower	2.5–4.2	Very Good	Very Good	Yes
Elderberry Red	Elderberry	2.5–4.2	Good	Good	Yes
Cranberry Red	Carrot	2.5–4.2	Very Good	Very Good	Yes
Blackberry Red	Carrot	2.5–4.2	Very Good	Very Good	Yes
Raspberry Pink	Beetroot	4.0–7.0	Moderate	Moderate	No
Spirulina Blue	Spirulina	4.0–7.0	Moderate	Moderate	No
Gooseberry Green	Safflower & Spirulina	4.0–7.0	Moderate	Moderate	No
Apple Green	Safflower & Spirulina	4.0–7.0	Moderate	Moderate	No
Mint Green	Safflower & Spirulina	4.0–7.0	Moderate	Moderate	No

Packaging & Handling

Built to travel, built to last

Packaging

Pasteurized into 10L canisters (12.5kg)

Stability

Microbiological stability ensured through pasteurization

Storage

0–4°C with a shelf life of 6 months

Spirulina-based colors are not pasteurized.

Where It’s Used

Used across these industries

Food Applications

Natural ingredients for bakery, confectionery, and other food applications, tailored to your recipe and quality requirements.

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Beverage Products

From juices and nectars to functional beverages, and refreshment concepts, we deliver ingredient solutions designed for taste, stability, and commercial performance.

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Dairy Products & Ice Cream

Fruit preparations, compounds, purees, colors, and customized blends developed to enhance flavor, color, and product appeal across dairy-based applications.

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