Natural Food Color Solutions That Keep Your Products Vibrant and Safe

Partner with the global leader in food-grade colorants trusted by manufacturers worldwide.

Sun Chemical, together with our parent company, DIC Corporation, brings more than 200 years of combined expertise in color solutions across a wide range of industries, including over 50 years of experience in synthetic and natural colors. Building on this strong heritage, we continue to expand our portfolio of natural colorants for food and beverage, dietary supplement, and pet food applications, helping brands respond to evolving consumer expectations and regulatory requirements.

Our natural color solutions are developed to deliver reliable performance, consistent quality, and vibrant shades while supporting the growing demand for cleaner labels and more sustainable ingredients. From formulation to final application, we work closely with customers to ensure optimal color stability, functionality, and visual appeal across diverse food and beverage systems.

Driven by a passion for innovation and sustainability, our global teams in regulatory affairs, product development, technical service, and sales provide end‑to‑end support. With deep application know‑how and a strong understanding of regional regulations, Sun Chemical helps you meet today’s color challenges while preparing for the future of food and nutrition.

A Complete Portfolio of Natural Color Solutions

SUNFOODS® Natural Colors

Inspired by the array of natural resources around us, we challenge ourselves to innovate natural colorants for foods that cover the entire color space. SUNFOODS Natural Colorants can be used to replace carotenoids, anthocyanins or TiO2.

Linablue® Spirulina Extract

As a pioneer in the extraction of colorants from spirulina algae, Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC Corporation, are recognized global leaders in supplying you with the natural blue colorant.

SUNFOODS™ Iron Oxides

Are your customers looking for performance, purity and color stability? We have a range of solutions for you. From nature identical iron oxides to FD&C colors, you can trust us in providing the most relevant solutions for you.

California Grown Spirulina

Spirulina is a blue-green algae that is an ideal supplement for a balanced diet. Known as “The King of Superfoods,” spirulina contains over 50 healthy nutrients, such as dietary fiber, polysaccharides and more.

Get in Touch with our Colorants Experts

Contact us