Mixed dye Dark-Chocolate, 1 kg

Blended Pigment Dark Chocolate by Foodco: Elevate Your Creations with Rich, Deep Color

Discover the Blended Pigment Dark Chocolate from Foodco, a premium synthetic organic dye originating from India. This versatile powder offers a stunning, deep dark chocolate hue, perfect for adding rich, inviting color to a vast array of products. With excellent thermostability up to 150°C and water solubility, this pigment is an indispensable tool for professionals and hobbyists seeking to achieve consistent, vibrant results across multiple industries.

Product Description and Characteristics

Blended Pigment Dark Chocolate is a finely milled powder, expertly formulated to deliver a true, intense dark chocolate color. As a synthetic organic dye, it provides superior color consistency and stability compared to natural alternatives. Its key features include:

• Vibrant Color: Delivers a deep, rich dark chocolate shade that adds sophistication and appeal to your creations.
• High Thermostability: Withstands temperatures up to 150°C, making it suitable for applications involving heat processing without compromising color integrity.
• Water Soluble: Easily disperses in water-based formulations, ensuring seamless integration and uniform coloration.
• Versatile Application: Designed for use across diverse industries, from food and confectionery to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
• Powder Form: Convenient and easy to measure, allowing for precise control over color intensity.

Applications and Areas of Use

The Blended Pigment Dark Chocolate by Foodco is incredibly versatile, finding extensive use in various sectors due to its stable color and excellent performance.

• Food Industry:
  • Baking and Confectionery: Ideal for coloring doughs, batters, cakes, cookies, and pastries, giving them an appetizing dark chocolate appearance.
  • Creams and Icings: Perfect for creating rich, dark chocolate frostings, fillings, and glazes for cakes and desserts.
  • Fondant and Marzipan: Achieve stunning, deep chocolate tones for decorative elements on cakes and confections.
  • Dairy Products: Can be incorporated into milk, yogurt, and other dairy-based desserts to enhance their visual appeal.
  • Ice Cream: Create visually appealing dark chocolate ice creams and frozen treats.
  • Beverages: Used in the production of alcoholic beverages (e.g., liqueurs) to achieve specific color profiles.
• Cosmetics:
  • Soaps: Essential for soap making, allowing artisans to create visually striking dark chocolate-colored bars, whether melt-and-pour or cold process.
  • Bath Bombs and Bath Salts: Adds rich, appealing color to bath products, enhancing the user experience.
  • Lotions and Creams: Can be used in small quantities to tint lotions, creams, and body butters, though careful consideration of skin contact is necessary.
  • Makeup: Potential for use in certain makeup products like eyeliners or brow products, especially when combined with other cosmetic-grade ingredients.
• Pharmaceutical Industry:
  • Used in the coloring of tablet coatings, capsules, and liquid medications for identification and aesthetic purposes, always adhering to regulatory guidelines for pharmaceutical use.
• Culinary Arts:
  • Beyond industrial applications, this pigment is suitable for home bakers and chefs looking to add a professional touch to their creations.

Its wide range of applications makes it a go-to choice for anyone seeking to impart a consistent and attractive dark chocolate color.

Cosmetic Recipe: Dark Chocolate Swirl Melt & Pour Soap

Create a visually appealing and luxurious soap bar with a captivating dark chocolate swirl using the Blended Pigment Dark Chocolate.

Instructions:

1. Prepare Soap Base: Cut the clear melt and pour soap base into small cubes (approx. 1 inch). Place about 450g of the clear soap base into a heat-safe container.
2. Melt Soap Base: Gently melt the soap base in a microwave (in 30-second intervals, stirring in between) or using a double boiler until fully liquid. Avoid overheating.
3. Prepare Pigment: In a small, separate container, mix the Blended Pigment Dark Chocolate with a few drops of hot water to create a concentrated slurry. This helps prevent clumping when added to the soap. Start with a small amount of pigment (e.g., 0.5g) and add more if a deeper color is desired.
4. Color and Scent Dark Soap: Once the main soap base is melted, add your prepared pigment slurry to it. Stir well to ensure even color distribution. Add your chosen fragrance oil and stir again.
5. Prepare White Soap (Optional): If you want a contrasting white base, melt the remaining 50g of white melt and pour soap base in a separate container.
6. Pouring and Swirling:
   • If using a white base, pour a thin layer of the melted white soap into your mold first and let it set for a minute or two (it should be slightly tacky, not fully hardened).
   • Carefully pour the dark chocolate-colored soap over the white layer, filling the mold.
   • Immediately after pouring, use a skewer or a thin stick to gently swirl the dark soap, creating a marbled effect. Be careful not to over-swirl, as this can mix the colors too much.
7. Remove Bubbles: Lightly mist the surface of the soap with isopropyl alcohol to pop any surface bubbles.
8. Curing: Allow the soap to cool and harden completely at room temperature (usually a few hours or overnight). Do not put it in the freezer, as this can cause condensation.
9. Unmolding: Once hardened, carefully unmold the soap and cut it into desired bar sizes.

Recommendations for Use:

• Concentration: For most cosmetic applications, especially soap making, start with a very small amount of Blended Pigment Dark Chocolate (e.g., 0.1-0.5% of the total product weight). Gradually add more until the desired color intensity is achieved. A little goes a long way with concentrated pigments.
• Dispersion: Always pre-disperse the powder pigment in a small amount of water or a compatible liquid (like glycerin for some applications) before adding it to your main batch. This prevents speckling and ensures uniform color.
• Batch Testing: Always perform a small test batch to ensure the pigment achieves the desired color and doesn't cause any unwanted reactions or discoloration with your specific formula.
• Storage: Store the Blended Pigment Dark Chocolate in its original packaging (transport packaging), in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, to maintain its quality and shelf life.
• Safety: While this is a food-grade pigment, always follow good manufacturing practices when incorporating it into cosmetic products. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling powders.
• Regulatory Compliance: When using this pigment in commercial cosmetic products, ensure compliance with all local and international cosmetic regulations regarding colorants.

If you have any further questions about specific applications or require more detailed technical information, feel free to ask! We ship our high-quality pigments worldwide, bringing vibrant colors to your creations no matter where you are.