LAKE COLOURS – STABLE, VIBRANT, AND COST-EFFECTIVE
Lake colours are more stable than their corresponding water-soluble counterparts, producing brighter, more vivid shades ideal for products containing oils and fats, or those with low moisture content where water-soluble colours may not perform effectively. As pigments, their colouring effect is achieved through the dispersion of fine colour particles, rather than dissolution.
At AN DYECHEMS, we ensure exceptionally high colour value by maintaining minimal particle size with a consistent degree of uniformity. This not only enhances performance but also reduces the quantity required in the final product—resulting in significant cost savings for our customers.
Trust AN DYECHEMS for precision-engineered lake colours that deliver vibrant results with cost-efficiency and technical reliability.
| SHADE Dye Content% (12–18) (22–28) (35–42) |
COMMON NAME | OTHER NAME | COLOUR INDEX NO. | E.E.C. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Indigo Carmine | F.D.&C. Blue 2 Lake, Food Blue 2 | 73015 : 1 | E 132 | |
| Lake Patent Blue | Food Blue 5 Lake | 42051 : 1 | E 131 | |
| Lake Black PN | Food Black 1 Lake | 28440 : 1 | E 151 | |
| Lake Erythrosine | F.D.&C. Red 3 Lake Food Red 14 | 45430 : 1 | E 127 | |
| Lake Ponceau 4R | Food Red 7 Lake | 16255 : 1 | E 124 | |
| Lake Amaranth | F.D.&C. Red 2 Lake Food Red 9 | 16185 : 1 | E 123 | |
| Lake Allura Red | Food Red 17 Lake | 16035 : 1 | E 129 | |
| Chocolate Brown HT | Food Brown 3 Lake | 20285 : 1 | E 155 | |
| Lake Carmoisine | Food Red 3 Azorubine | 14720 : 1 | E 122 | |
| Lake Green S | Food Green 4 Lake | 42095 : 1 | E 142 | |
| Lake Quinoline Yellow | D&C Yellow 10, Lake Food Yellow 13 | 47005 : 1 | E 104 | |
| Lake Tartrazine | F.D.&C. Yellow 5 Lake | 19140 : 1 | E 102 | |
| Lake Sunset Yellow | F.D.&C. Yellow 6 Lake Food Yellow 3 | 15985 : 1 | E 110 |
