Cacao Color is a food-grade natural brown colourant derived from cocoa (Theobroma cacao) used to impart chocolate-brown hues in food and beverage applications.We supply bulk Cacao Color sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in powder and liquid forms to meet global food industry demand. Our Cacao Color is widely used in confectionery browning, ice cream colouring, beverage colouring, gravy browning and pet food colouring. HS Code: 18050000
Cacao Color is produced from cocoa beans processed to enhance colour intensity.
The brown pigments arise from Maillard reaction products and polyphenol oxidation during roasting and alkalisation (Dutching). Available as powder or liquid, it provides natural brown colour for chocolate-flavoured products, bakery, dairy, confectionery and beverages with a clean-label declaration.
Grades / Types Available: Food Grade, Feed Grade
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Dark brown powder or liquid |
| Colour Intensity (A460) | Grade-dependent |
| pH | 6.0-8.0 (alkalised grades) |
| Moisture | ≤ 5.0% (powder) |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 5,000 cfu/g |
| Purity/Assay | ≥ 50% (Food Grade) |
| Viscosity | 1000-3000 mPa.s (Food Grade) |
| Moisture/Loss on Drying | ≤ 5% (Food Grade) |
| Particle Size/Mesh | 80 mesh (Food Grade) |
| Ash | ≤ 5% (Food Grade) |
| Lead | ≤ 1 ppm (Food Grade) |
| Arsenic | ≤ 0.5 ppm (Food Grade) |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 cfu/g (Food Grade) |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Cacao Color with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.
We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.
Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.
You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.
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