5/27/2011 --- Sensient Colors LLC, a business unit of Sensient Technologies Corporation and the global leader in color for food and beverage applications, is pleased to announce the introduction of microfine natural colors, a major evolution in natural colors for applications including topical seasonings, dry mix beverages, and powdered food applications. The addition of this product line enhances Sensient’s leading natural color portfolio, marked by an extensive color spectrum, consistency, and superior product stability.

Microfine natural colors offer a unique solution to product developers working with natural color in a dry state. “We are proud of this innovative solution. Microfine natural colors technology is a landmark development which complements our leading natural color portfolio with a product that answers a clear consumer preference for color variety and premium sensory appeal in processed food, dry beverage, baking, and confection products. It is the latest innovation from Sensient Colors' ongoing product development efforts. This new natural color technology allows us to deliver plating characteristics, commonly found in synthetic pigments, in a natural color powder,” says Tom Tsimboukis, Marketing Director, Sensient U.S. Food Colors.