Cuttlefish Ink (Sepia Ink) is a food-grade natural black colourant and flavouring derived from the ink sac of cuttlefish (Sepia spp.), used in pasta, rice, sauces and gourmet food preparations.We supply bulk Cuttlefish Ink sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in liquid form for global food and beverage producers. Our Cuttlefish Ink is widely used in noodle colouring, rice colouring, colouring, fine-dining preparations and natural black food colourant. HS Code: 05119990
Cuttlefish Ink is harvested from the ink sac of cuttlefish or squid. It contains melanin pigment (eumelanin), glycosaminoglycans, minerals and enzymes.
It provides deep black colour and a distinctive briny, umami flavour. Widely used in Mediterranean and Asian cuisine for black pasta, risotto, sauces and seafood preparations. Also has emerging applications as a natural food colourant and functional ingredient with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
Grades / Types Available: Food Grade, Feed Grade
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Black viscous paste or liquid |
| Melanin Content | Grade-dependent |
| Salt Content (NaCl) | 1-5% |
| pH | 5.0-7.0 |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 10,000 cfu/g |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 1 mg/kg |
| Purity (Food Grade) | ≥ 90% |
| Viscosity (Food Grade) | 100-200 mPa.s |
| Moisture (Food Grade) | ≤ 10% |
| Ash (Food Grade) | ≤ 5% |
| Lead (Food Grade) | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Arsenic (Food Grade) | ≤ 0.5 ppm |
| Yeast & Mold (Food Grade) | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Cuttlefish Ink 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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