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Red Food Coloring
Food coloring, or color additive, is any dye, pigment or substance that imparts color when it is added to food or drink. They come in many forms consisting of liquids, powders, gels, and pastes. Food coloring is used both in commercial food production and in domestic cooking.
Red food coloring Pairs With:
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Red food coloring Properties:
| Food Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor Profile | Sweet | Red food coloring typically does not have a distinct flavor profile on its own. |
| Color | Natural Pigments | Red food coloring gets its color from natural pigments such as carotenoids or anthocyanins. |
| Chemical Composition | Water Activity (aw) | Red food coloring may have a low water activity, depending on its form (liquid, powder, gel). |
| Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Red food coloring is not typically used for its aroma properties. |
| Nutritional Value | Micronutrients | Red food coloring does not contribute significant micronutrients to a dish. |
| Cooking Behavior | Heat Conductivity | Red food coloring does not affect heat conductivity during cooking processes. |
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