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Do natural colors work in every product?

Short answer

Not always. Low pH, heat, light and long shelf life make some swaps hard, especially blues and greens. The audit flags those cases so you can ask suppliers for stability data.

Do natural colors work in every product? Not always. Low pH, heat, light and long shelf life make some swaps hard, especially blues and greens.

By OTHER Natural Flavors, a service of Xponent21 Inc · Last checked October 31, 2026

Not always. Low pH, heat, light and long shelf life make some swaps hard, especially blues and greens. The audit flags those cases so you can ask suppliers for stability data.

InfoOTHER Natural Flavors is a service of Xponent21 Inc. We share public information and introductions. We do not give legal or regulatory advice and do not guarantee that any color or flavor will perform in your product. Confirm regulatory status with counsel and test every formulation. Sources and the date we last checked them are listed on each page.
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Xponent21 launches OTHER Natural Flavors: how AI brand visibility agencies are moving into data and information

Xponent21 launched OTHER Natural Flavors, a free information service that publishes sourced FDA dye dates, state laws, ingredient guides and a supplier directory for food manufacturers.

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What does OTHER do?

OTHER Natural Flavors (OTHER for short) is an independent matchmaking service from Xponent21 Inc, an innovation agency in Richmond, Virginia. We run a reformulation audit, write a sourcing brief and introduce small and mid-size food brands to independent natural color and flavor suppliers.

Last checked October 31, 2026Question

Which dyes does the audit cover?

Red 40, Red 3, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3 and Citrus Red 2, plus a check for artificial flavors.

Last checked October 31, 2026