View full-size photo · Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA
Food coloring
Food coloring by Belbake provides 229 kcal per 100 ml, with 48 g of sugars and 0.5 g of protein. That is 162% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Food colorings category and comes in a 4 x 12 ml pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 229 kcal | 182 +26% |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 4.3 −88% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 2.2 −96% |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g | 34.6 +59% |
| Total sugars | 48 g | 18.3 +162% |
| Added sugars | 66.3 g | 22.4 +195% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.8 g | 2 +39% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 2.6 −81% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 1.6 −87% |
*% Daily Value for 100 ml, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 171 Food colorings products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other food colorings
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sirop de glucose, eau, sucre, colorants : curcumine, bétanine, bleu patenté V ; épaississants : pectines, agar-agar ; acidifiant : acide citrique : conservateur : sorbate de potassium.
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 4 x 12 ml
- Labels & certifications
- Green DotNutriscoreNutriscore Grade CTriman
- Sold in
- Belgium
- Barcode
- 4056489704072
Prices reported by shoppers
Loading prices…
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Food coloring?
Food coloring contains 229 kcal per 100 ml.
How much sugar is in Food coloring?
Food coloring has 48 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Food coloring healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 31, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
Reviews
Compare & rankings
Healthier alternatives
Best in category →Same category, meaningfully better on at least one measure and no worse on the others. Each card shows what improves.
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 More food colorings
View all →
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 More from Belbake
View all →
NOVA 1 
NOVA 4 
a NOVA 1 
c NOVA 3 
a NOVA 1 