Quinoline Yellow WS Food Color Manufacturer & Supplier

INS 104 and E104 are two numbers for the same food colour, Quinoline Yellow. "E104" is the EU food-additive number; "INS 104" is the international number used by Codex Alimentarius. Quinoline Yellow WS is the water-soluble grade, Colour Index 47005, CAS 8004-92-0. In the United States the same substance is named D&C Yellow No. 10.

Quinoline Yellow WS is a synthetic yellow dye with a greenish tint. It is made by sulfonation, which lets it dissolve in water ("WS" means water-soluble). It is a quinophthalone dye, not an azo dye. Manufacturers use it to colour food and beverages in markets where it is permitted.

WS is the water-soluble grade, the food colour E104. SS is a spirit-soluble grade: a different chemical (Solvent Yellow 33, Colour Index 47000) that dissolves in solvents, not water, and is not the E104 food additive. The two are not interchangeable.

Where permitted, it is used to colour beverages, bakery products, dairy products, sauces, soups and seafood products. The same colour is also used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics in some markets. Permitted foods and maximum levels differ by country and category, so check the rules for your market before formulating.

A yellow to greenish-yellow water-soluble dye used in confectionery, beverages, sauces, and (outside the US) smoked fish and bakery products. Also known as E104, INS 104, CI Food Yellow 13, or D&C Yellow No. 10 (US cosmetics/drugs only).

Yes. Quinoline Yellow Food Color is produced with controlled shade strength and monitored processes to ensure reliable batch-to-batch consistency, which is critical for large-scale food manufacturing.

Yes. Quinoline Yellow WS Food Color performs well during mixing, heating, and dilution when used as recommended, helping maintain stable colour during routine production processes.

Yes. "WS" stands for water-soluble, and it dissolves in water to give a clear yellow solution. It is not designed for fat-based systems.

Stability depends on the product: heat treatment, pH, light exposure and other ingredients all matter, so we recommend a small trial in your own formulation. Request a sample below.

Yes. Liquid Quinoline Yellow WS is a ready-to-use solution that can be dosed straight into beverages, syrups and similar products without a dissolving step.

Choose powder for dry blends and flexible in-house dissolving, granules when low dust and smooth flow matter on automated lines, and liquid when you want to dose a solution directly. Tell us your product and process and we will recommend a form.

Quinoline Yellow Food Color dissolves easily in water, allowing smooth blending and faster processing with minimal residue or colour streaking.

Each batch of Quinoline Yellow Food Color undergoes internal quality checks to ensure consistent colour strength, solubility, and performance before supply.

Yes. Samples of Quinoline Yellow Food Color are available for evaluation, allowing buyers to test shade accuracy and performance in their own formulations.

Yes. Quinoline Yellow WS Food Color is manufactured with scalability and continuity in mind, making it suitable for long-term partnerships and recurring bulk orders.

Not for food. This is the detail most buyers researching this color need: Quinoline Yellow is NOT approved by the FDA for use in food in the United States. It IS approved for drugs and cosmetics under the name D&C Yellow No. 10. If you're supplying a US food or beverage brand, this color cannot be used — you'd need an FDA-approved alternative (like Tartrazine, FD&C Yellow No. 5).

Yes. It is authorised in the EU as E104, with an acceptable daily intake of 0.5 mg per kg of body weight (EFSA, 2009). Foods containing it must carry the warning "[name or E number]: may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children" (Article 24 of Regulation 1333/2008, applied since 20 July 2010). Maximum levels depend on the food category.

It's a fully synthetic dye with no animal-derived inputs, and it's generally listed as halal by major halal-certification directories.

No, it is not banned everywhere. It is authorised in the EU as E104, but it is not approved for food use in the United States and does not appear on India's list of permitted synthetic food colours. Whether you can use it depends on the country where your product is sold, so check that country's rules first.

EFSA set an ADI of 0.5 mg per kg of body weight per day in 2009. JECFA, the FAO/WHO expert committee, set 0–3 mg per kg in 2016. Regulators reach different values, so use the limit that applies in your market.

In the US, as D&C Yellow No. 10, it is permanently listed for drugs (21 CFR 74.1710) and cosmetics (21 CFR 74.2710). Each batch must be FDA-certified, and lip cosmetics are limited to 1% by weight. Other countries have their own lists. Yes, Advik Colors supplies FDA-certified batches.

Look up the colour as E104, INS 104 or Quinoline Yellow in your food authority's additive list, and check the permitted food categories and maximum level. Ask your importer or regulatory consultant to confirm before you order. We can provide the technical documents they need.