Vegetable-derived carbon black with strong covering power for deep black shades.
- Powder
Overview
Food-grade carbon produced by carbonizing vegetable materials at high temperature. With strong tinctorial strength and stability under heat and light, it delivers deep blacks in confectionery, cakes, biscuits and frozen desserts.
Stability Profile
- pH Stability
- pH2–10
- Heat Resistance
- ≤150°C
- Light Stability
- Excellent
- Water Solubility
- Moderate
Technical Specifications
- Source
- Plants (food grade)
- Color Family
- Other Natural Colors
- Available Forms
- Powder
- Additive Code
- E153
- Main Constituents
- Carbon
- Quality Standard
- GB 28308-2012
- Shelf Life
- 24 months
- Packaging
- Powder: 1 kg / 5 kg bags; liquid: 5 kg drums
- Storage
- Sealed, cool and dry place, away from light
- Compliance
- EU
- GB
Typical Applications
Permitted Applications (GB 2760)
Frozen desserts (except edible ice), confectionery, tapioca pearls, cakes, biscuits.
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