Optimized spirulina extract for ice cream bases is here, and it looks delicious. There are already natural colors out there that create a vibrant denim color, but now you can also achieve different shades (like bright sky blue or mint green) with Sensient’s optimized spirulina extract.
Because blues are limited in nature. The blues, greens and purple shades that we do have are mostly anthocyanins, which typically aren’t stable at a neutral pH. This means it can be difficult to achieve sky blue and turquoise shades.
Demand for ice cream and frozen treats skyrocketed during COVID, and, according to Mintel, that large increase seems to have stuck and will continue into 2023 and likely the next few years.
Specifically, since 2019, snacking motivations related to treating oneself, boredom and stress relief have become more prominent. The answer to stress and boredom for many consumers seems to be indulgent treats.
Natural colors typically require much higher usage rates than synthetic colors because the botanical sources are not as concentrated as specially formulated FD&C colorants, and high usage rates risk the taste of spirulina imparting off-notes.
Sensient’s innovation team has cracked the code. Our optimized spirulina extract offers lower usage rates in order to avoid any unwanted flavors but still provides a beautiful blue color. Blends with natural reds and yellows enable bright purples and greens.
Sensient’s optimized spirulina extract is not only a unique natural product, but it’s also cost-effective due to supply chain efficiencies and optimizations that enable lower usage rates in end products.
Simple Mint Chip
Pistachio Baklava
Apple Pie with
Very Berry Sherbet
Vegan Blue Moon
Lavender HoneyMy team and I can’t wait to see what you come up with: request a sample to get started today! If you need more information before you’re ready to get to the bench, reach out to me with any questions.
