Kiwi Green a plant extract derived from stinging nettle and spinach
Written by Chris Andrews on November 18th, 2005 in Colours.
WILD (that’s the company name) has launch a natural colouring under the name of Kiwi Green. Natural because it is made from plant extracts of stinging nettle and spinach. The website Food Ingredients First says that:
Tailored for several product requirements Kiwi Green is available in numerous color nuances and formulations. It is suitable for coloring candy, cereals, ice cream as well as dairy products, fat fillings and coatings. The neutral taste of this plant extract allows for its use in the coloring of sensitive products.
You may only see it listed as “coloring extract from plants” and it may be listed without an E number. In the states it can currently only be used with certain applications. I’ve read nothing to suggest it could be bad for you. But I’ll keep my eyes open.