Natural colours have been a hot topic in the food industry for a number of years and it is important that personnel formulating products have a good knowledge of natural colours and the different options available. This is a new course, delivered by industry experts, that will provide a comprehensive understanding of natural colours and colouring foods so that you can choose ingredients and formulate products with more confidence based on technical knowledge. You will learn about the sources, properties and applications of natural colours in food products.You will study all aspects of the major groups of natural colours along with the current legislative framework and consumer trends. Characterisation of colours and measurement of stability is an important aspect of product development and you will receive interactive and hands-on sessions during the course that will allow you to assess performance in products including stability in product applications. If you are a product developer or are involved in product analysis and stability testing this course will provide in-depth knowledge in an applied and practical manner.