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Vegetable carbon black is an insoluble colorant.

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2022-12-29 19:56

Vegetable carbon black is an insoluble colorant and is therefore typically used in suspension form. It is primarily employed in confectionery, often as a masking agent. Also known as vegetable black, plant charcoal, carbon black, food-grade carbon black, or natural melanin. Physical properties: a black, powdery particulate; odorless and tasteless; insoluble in water and organic solvents. Production method: obtained by carbonizing plant stems and shells. Applications: baked goods; grain and cereal products; dairy products; sugars and candied foods; confectionery; decorative and coating applications; and ice cream.

It is primarily used for coloring foods and beverages and is widely employed to color frozen desserts, jellies, flavored fermented milks, drinks, canned goods, candy coatings, and more.

Plant-derived carbon black

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