How do manufacturers get their juice certain colors? (green / blue / red)

[illitirit]

I've been DIY for a a whole year now and have never had any type of flavoring turn my e liquid any color other than light brown or light yellow.

What are manufactures using to get their juice green and blue and whatnot?

I have a bottle of a juice called scooby snacks in front of me right now and its bright green.

Also, is it even safe to put these colorings in?

 

[BackDoc]

Probably food coloring, that's my guess

 

[dgm76513]

Agreed. Food coloring. A little bit goes a long way. Like, 1 drop in a 30 ml bottle.

Ah, saw your edit. Sneaky. I'll follow suit with an edit of my own: Is it safe? Last I checked, it was still up for debate. I've vaped copious amount of Pluid with no ill effects. YMMV.

 

[zoiDman]

I've been DIY for a a whole year now and have never had any type of flavoring turn my e liquid any color other than light brown or light yellow.

What are manufactures using to get their juice green and blue and whatnot?

I have a bottle of a juice called scooby snacks in front of me right now and its bright green.

Also, is it even safe to put these colorings in?

Is it Safe?

I'm not sure Anyone can Say for sure.

Personally, I switched to e-Cigarettes to Reduce the Amount of Chemicals I was Taking in. And when I purchased Flavored e-Liquids, I would Not Buy e-Liquids that had Added Colorants.

These Colorants were Never Designed to be Vaporized and then Inhaled.

 

[Mr.Mann]

While the blatant food colorings like blue, red and green are easily noticed, caramel color is probably the most prevalent. I don't really know what that's about or how much of a food coloring that is in the way we think of when talking about food coloring, but it's out there and tends to not raise eyebrows due IMO to it's neutral appearance.

 

[sedition]

It's hardly scientific, but I've never had problems vaping Fuzion - lots of Unicorn Blood (red) and Ectoplasm (green). That said, Shane is focusing on his 'prime' high VG flavors at the moment, specifically made color-free for dripping. I'd imagine it'll be a long time before we get any serious data on safety.. lots of juice makers and different brands/formulations of coloring to test.

 

[Rat2chat2]

I got into DIY because I wanted to know what was in my juice. I honestly do no see why vendors want to put more additives in the juice. I am a bit OCD but even I am not concerned with my juice matching my socks.

 

[zoiDman]

While the blatant food colorings like blue, red and green are easily noticed, caramel color is probably the most prevalent. I don't really know what that's about or how much of a food coloring that is in the way we think of when talking about food coloring, but it's out there and tends to not raise eyebrows due IMO to it's neutral appearance.

One thing that Should be Mentioned is that Some Flavorings have a certain amount of "Natural" color. And are not Crystal Clear.

 

[Roydub]

I asked this question a few days ago because I made a clone that tasted almost exactly like the juice I was cloning, but the color was way lighter... Steeping will usually darken the natural colors in juices (depending on flavorings)... There are other methods (steeping in an oak barrel) that will impart a darker amber color (again depending on the juice you put in it)...

Like many have already said, no one knows for certain if food coloring's are safe to vape, and it may be some time before we get any real scientific proof (if at all).. These dyes were only made to ingest... Personally I dont care what my juice looks like, and try to stay as additive free as I can when purchasing juices elsewhere...

Good Luck

 

[zoiDman]

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Like many have already said, no one knows for certain if food coloring's are safe to vape, and it may be some time before we get any real scientific proof (if at all).. These dyes were only made to ingest... Personally I dont care what my juice looks like, and try to stay as additive free as I can when purchasing juices elsewhere...

Good Luck

I agree. Also one must Consider Dosage.

Whereas a Colorant may be considered GRAS for Occasional Ingestion. The Same can Not Always be said when a Person who Vaporizes it and then Inhales it every waking hour of the Day. 7 Days a Week. 365 a Year.

I receive NO Benefit from Added Colorants in an e-Liquid.

So why would I want to Inhale them?

 

[b.m.]

While the blatant food colorings like blue, red and green are easily noticed, caramel color is probably the most prevalent. I don't really know what that's about or how much of a food coloring that is in the way we think of when talking about food coloring, but it's out there and tends to not raise eyebrows due IMO to it's neutral appearance.

I work with caramel color several times a week,and it's totally different from any food coloring i've ever used.All the coloring i've used is just like you get at the grocery store,very watery like,thin liquid.Caramel color on the other hand is a very thick almost pancake syrup consistency,but yes it acts just like any other coloring,just thicker.
I agree though,i dont see the point in adding coloring to juice,but as far as not being inhaled,we all need to realize that alot of the flavors we use were never intended to be inhaled either.I only know of a very few companies that have made vape specific flavors,but the majority of what we use is food flavoring.