Vegetable Carbon Black (Vegetable Carbon) is a food-grade natural black food colourant produced by controlled carbonisation of plant material, used for intense black colouring in food and confectionery.We supply bulk Vegetable Carbon Black sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in powder form for international food processing operations. Our Vegetable Carbon Black is widely used in candy, frozen desserts, burger buns, noodles and beverage colouring.
Vegetable Carbon Black (E153) is produced by the controlled carbonisation (charring) of vegetable matter such as coconut shells, peat, wood or other plant materials at high temperature in the absence of air.
The resulting carbon provides intense, stable black colour that is insoluble in water but dispersible as fine particles. Used in confectionery, bakery, dairy and beverages for dramatic black colouring effects.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Fine black powder |
| Total Carbon | ≥ 95% |
| Ash | ≤ 4.0% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 12.0% |
| PAH (Benzo[a]pyrene) | ≤ 1 μg/kg |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | ≤ 3 mg/kg |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Vegetable Carbon Black 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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