Plant Source of Natural Food Coloring
Mariana Lusia Resubun (a), Novike Bela Sumanik (b)

(a) Agrotechnology Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Musamus University

(b) Chemistry Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Musamus University

Abstract

The five senses function to support human life. Hands are used to process and hold food, tongues are used to taste the delicacy of food. While the eyes are used to see the appearance and color of food. Color can be a reference to the freshness and quality of a food. In addition, the color of food can also be a reference to the nutritional content of the body. For example, the purple color in sweet potatoes contains anthocyanins or the orange color in carrots contains carotene. The color of food is also one of the attractions for children. Children tend to like foods and drinks with bright and bright colors. However, not all dyes used for food and beverages are food coloring that is safe for the body. Even though Indonesia is a country rich in biodiversity. There are many plants that source natural food coloring that grows in Indonesia. This article reviews about natural dye source plants and their nutritional content.

Keywords: natural food coloring, plant, nutrition

Topic: Biodiversity