Key Features of Vegetable Carbon Black: 1. Natural Origin: Derived from the carbonization of vegetable materials, making it a natural alternative to synthetic black dyes. 2. Color: Provides a deep, intense black color, which is highly desirable in certain food applications. 3. Stability: Generally stable under a wide range of pH levels and temperatures, making it suitable for various food processing conditions. 4. Safety: Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory bodies when used within specified limits. Applications in Food: 1. Confectionery: ◦ Licorice: Used to color black licorice candies. ◦ Gummies and Jellies: Added to gummy candies and jelly products to achieve a black color. ◦ Chocolate: Sometimes used in dark chocolate products to enhance the black color. 2. Baked Goods: ◦ Cakes and Pastries: Used in black forest cakes, cupcakes, and other pastries to create a striking visual effect. ◦ Cookies: Added to cookie dough to produce black cookies. 3. Dairy Products: ◦ Cheese: Used in some types of cheese to achieve a black or dark gray color. ◦ Ice Cream: Added to ice cream to create black or dark-colored flavors.
