Patent No. EP2785798 (titled "Anthocyanin-Based Colorant") was filed by CHR Hansen on Nov 28, 2012. The application was issued on Mar 13, 2024.
A natural red-orange food colorant composition comprising 50-90 mol-% pelargonidin-based anthocyanins, wherein the pelargonidin-based anthocyanins have a high acylation degree of at least 20 mol-% by hydroxycinnamic acids, and wherein the composition is suitable for coloring food products such as beverages, dairy, ice cream, and confectionary.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| HAMMER | Dec 13, 2024 | GRUNECKER PATENT |
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