Food Colors

Transform your culinary creations into vibrant works of art with this easy "Food Colors" recipe, featuring natural, homemade colorants! Perfect for adding a pop of color to frostings, doughs, or any edible masterpiece, this recipe uses wholesome ingredients like beets for red, turmeric for sunny yellow, spinach for vibrant green, and blueberries for blue-purple hues. With a quick combination of boiling, blending, and straining, these plant-based food dyes are as simple as they are stunning. Plus, the addition of a touch of vinegar ensures long-lasting brilliance. Free from artificial additives, these natural colors are a healthier, eco-friendly way to brighten up your cooking or baking. Prepare them in just 30 minutes and enjoy vibrant, chemical-free food decorations stored conveniently in your fridge for up to a week!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 medium Beets (for red/pink color)
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (for yellow color)
• 2 cups Spinach (for green color)
• 1 cup Blueberries (for blue/purple color)
• 2 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Vinegar (optional, for stabilizing certain colors)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and chop the beets into small pieces for the red/pink color.

Step 2

In a small pot, add 1/2 cup of water and the chopped beets. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5-7 minutes. Blend the mixture and strain to extract the red liquid. Let it cool.

Step 3

For yellow, mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder with 1/2 cup of water. Stir well until dissolved. No cooking is required for this step.

Step 4

For green, blanch the spinach in 1/2 cup of boiling water for 2-3 minutes until softened. Blend the spinach with the water, then strain to extract the green liquid. Let it cool.

Step 5

To create the blue/purple color, simmer 1 cup of blueberries with 1/2 cup of water for 5-7 minutes. Blend the mixture and strain to extract the colored liquid. Add a few drops of vinegar to stabilize the color, if desired.

Step 6

Once all colors are ready, store each in airtight containers or glass jars in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Step 7

Use these natural colors in frosting, doughs, or any dishes you'd like to brighten up naturally!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	925 grams (925.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	193

Total Fat 1.50g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.20g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 244mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 43.40g	16%
Dietary Fiber 11.40g	41%
Total Sugars 26.50g
Protein 7.40g	15%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 188mg	14%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 1390mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.2%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 80.1%