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IMBAREX S.A. is a Peruvian company that specializes in the production and export of natural colorants for use in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. Established in 2000, the company is headquartered in Lima, Peru, and exports its products to over 50 countries worldwide.[1]
History
[edit]IMBAREX was founded on January 7, 2000. It began operations by producing carmine pigment extracted from cochineal insects, a dye traditionally used in Latin America.[2] In 2016, it established a European subsidiary, Imbarex Europa S.L., in Barcelona, Spain.[3]
The company owns production and agricultural facilities in Peru and operates distribution hubs in the United States, Brazil, Mexico, and Spain.[4]
Products
[edit]IMBAREX produces a range of natural dyes including:[5]
- Carmine (from cochineal)
- Annatto (bixin and norbixin)
- Paprika oleoresin
- Curcumin (from turmeric)
- Anthocyanins (from purple corn)
These colorants are used in a variety of applications such as dairy, bakery, confectionery, beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
Role in Industry
[edit]The company gained increased attention following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's 2025 ban on Red Dye No. 3, which led manufacturers to seek natural alternatives.[6][7] Industry outlets highlighted carmine, including IMBAREX's offering, as a key replacement.[8]
Mentions in Media and References
[edit]IMBAREX has been referenced in various industry reports and articles.[9] It is listed in directories like Knowde[10] and Ukrprodtrade.[11]
The company has also been cited in Wikipedia articles on Cochineal (reference 20) and Red pigments (reference 6), where its products are discussed in the context of natural dye use.
References
[edit]- ^ Veritrade: Importaciones y Exportaciones – IMBAREX S.A., accessed June 2025
- ^ La República – Natural Colorants and Their Future in Latin America, August 2024
- ^ Empresite – Imbarex Europa S.L. company profile, accessed June 2025
- ^ DatosPerú – IMBAREX S.A. company information, accessed June 2025
- ^ Food Dive – Carmine as the best alternative dye, February 2025
- ^ Bloomberg – FDA bans Red No. 3 dye linked to cancer, January 2025
- ^ Dallas News – Why Red Dye No. 3 was banned, January 2025
- ^ Food Navigator – IMBAREX Natural Colors profile, accessed June 2025
- ^ Business Wire – Global Carmine Market Report, June 2022
- ^ Knowde – IMBAREX Store, accessed June 2025
- ^ Ukrprodtrade – IMBAREX profile, accessed June 2025
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