Sorghum Red Colour
Sorghum red gives a brick or red-brown shade rather than a bright red, which suits sauces, meat products and warm-toned beverages where carmine would look artificial.
Key Specifications
| Form | Powder / liquid |
|---|---|
| Colour | Red-brown to brick red |
| Solubility | Water soluble |
| Dosage | 20-150 ppm |
| pH stability | Best below 5.5 |
A natural red for warm shades
Sorghum red gives a brick or red-brown shade rather than a bright red, which suits sauces, meat products and warm-toned beverages where carmine would look artificial.
Stability limits
It is relatively heat stable but shifts and fades above pH 5.5, so it is used in acid systems and where the colour is part of a natural palette claim.
Typical Applications
- Sauces and marinades — 50-150 ppm for a natural red-brown.
- Beverages — 20-80 ppm in acid systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can it replace carmine?
For warm red-brown shades yes, though it is less bright and less pH tolerant.
Is it heat stable?
Reasonably, but avoid prolonged heating above 90 degrees C at neutral pH.
What is the source?
Sorghum husk extract, so it fits a plant-based natural colour claim.
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