Black food coloring

Black food coloring is an additive used in cooking to give a dark and intense tone to various preparations, from pastries to sauces and savory dishes. Its use allows for striking and modern visual finishes, providing uniform color without significantly altering the food's flavor.

Origin: Black food colorings are usually obtained from vegetable charcoal or by combining different pigments suitable for consumption, such as food-grade activated charcoal or synthetic colorants approved by health authorities. They have been used in the food industry for decades to improve product presentation.

Properties: This ingredient is heat-stable and suitable for different cooking conditions, making it ideal for all types of recipes, whether baked, fried, or boiled. Furthermore, it does not alter the texture or flavor of the dish when used in appropriate amounts and is safe for consumption as long as it is used in the recommended doses. Its use helps to enhance the aesthetics of the dish, offering attractive visual contrasts.

Synonyms in Latin American Spanish: it can also be found as colorante negro, pigmento negro alimentario, or simply tinte negro para alimentos.