Colour plays a key role in the visual appeal of confectionery, and consumers increasingly expect food colouring to stem from natural sources. For this reason, Capol’s primary focus is on showcasing the potential of its Vivapigments range of natural colour pigments. These pigments are manufactured using a special process: Natural extracts are encapsulated in a rice protein matrix, creating natural colour pigments with a high stability against light, heat and oxidation. As a result, Vivapigments natural colours display lake-like properties while at the same time offering clean label opportunities for a broad range of applications. Vivapigments are a particularly good match for all fat-based matrices, such as those of chocolate and compound coatings. Thanks to their unique properties, these pigments are easily dispersible and never fail to achieve a vibrant, homogenous colouring result. Their tinctorial strength is of particular interest when it comes to panning applications, where manufacturers are always seeking strong colour coverage.