Plant Carbon Black Powder

Plant carbon black is usually made from plant trunks and shells, for example, bamboo charcoal is one of the common plant sources. These materials undergo a process of carbonization, which is heated at high temperatures to remove water and organic matter, and eventually form black, powdery particles. Plant carbon black powder is a common food additive, mainly used in food, beverage, medicine and cosmetics coloring. Its source is mainly extracted from plant materials through specific production processes, and plant carbon black is characterized by odorless, tasteless, and insoluble in water and organic solvents, which makes it particularly suitable for use as a colorant in the food industry. It is widely used in all kinds of food, such as candy, cookies, pastries, drinks, jelly, etc. In addition, it can also be used as an adsorbent for absorbing odors in food.

Function and application;

The role of food industry

1.Colorant: 

Plant carbon black, as an insoluble colorant, is often used to provide color in food, 

such as candy, cookies, pastries, etc. 

It can mask the uneven color in the food and increase the visual appeal of the product.

2.Adsorption: 

Plant carbon black has excellent adsorption properties, which helps to improve the taste of food.

3.Stability: 

Due to its acid resistance, alkali resistance and high temperature resistance, plant carbon black can ensure the stability of food color and is not easy to fade.

4.Reference amount: 

In the standard for the use of food additives, the addition amount of plant carbon black is usually 5.0 g/kg, which is suitable for frozen drinks (except edible ice), biscuits, candies, pastries, etc.

skin care cosmetics

In skin care cosmetics, vegetable carbon black is mainly used as a colorant, although it has a low risk factor and is considered to be a relatively safe ingredient suitable for most people, including pregnant women. It is not acne-inducing and is often used to provide the black tone required by the product.

Applications in daily use products

Plant carbon black is also used in some livelihood products, such as toothpaste, 

facial soap, quilts, clothes, etc., using its adsorption odor effect.