These food colours are water soluble and are extensively used in almost every type of edible preparation like Foodstuff, Soft Drinks & Beverages, Cheese, Jams & Jellies, Pickles, Sweets, Sauces, Soups, Canned & Bottled Fruits/ Vegetables, Ice creams, Toothpaste, Decoration & coating, Shampoos, Pesticides, Washing Powder, Tablets, Capsules, Toiletry products etc. Lake colours are widely used in Pharmaceuticals, Bakery products, Dairy products and also in cosmetic & Personal care products.