Jun 30, 2021

Are Pearlescent Pigments Safe to Use in Food & Beverage?

Introduction

Pearlescent pigments can be used to get exciting colours in your products. It is safe to use in food and beverage. The pearl colours you see on the decorations of desserts are a result of pearlescent pigments. These colours are FDA-approved and do no harm to the body. Commonly they are used in gums, chocolates, candies, and beverages. Koel Colours has a special range of such pearlescent pigments.

Usage of Pearlescent Pigments in Food and Beverage

• Pigments are usually used in food and beverages to make them attractive. It gives the appearance of the food a good appeal.
• It makes the food or beverage stand out with a distinctive and special appearance giving it a silky glow.
• It is unreactive to water which is why it stays intact on the surface. It is also heat resistant.
• It can be used in a wide variety of food and beverage products. It is a favorite of bakers as it makes the cakes look attractive. Pearlescent pigments can be used in all kinds of sweet dishes like chocolates, pastries, muffins, cupcakes, candies, and beverages.
• It can also be used in confections, nutritional supplements, cereals, alcoholic drinks, gelatin desserts, etc.   
• It has a wide variety of colours and so has extensive applicability. 
• Any manufactured  pearlescent pigment having an edible certificate can be used in food and beverage.
• The features and properties of the pearlescent pigment should be kept in mind before using it. It should match the type of food and beverage.
• The edible pearlescent pigment is made up of material like superior natural mica substrate which is good for health.
• You should buy these pigments from  trusted sources. Koel Colours is one such pigment manufacturing company that has all the required certificates and its products meet all the industry standards.
• It disperses easily and has a low high metal content.
• Its purity level is high. It is also stable and can be used at a high temperature without any difficulties.
• It does not have any side effects on consumption and is non-allergic.
• It comes at a very reasonable price.

Conclusion

Koel Colours is a company that provides pigments of all ranges. It has a special collection of pearlescent pigments. You can visit our website https://www.koelcolours.com/. You can also call us at +91 22 6825 2300 or mail us at sales@koelcolours.in or sales.int@koelcolours.in. We will be waiting to hear from you.

Key Takeaways

• Pearlescent pigments with edible certificates are safe to use in food and beverage.
• They are heat resistant and stable.
• They can be used in a wide variety of products like confections, nutritional supplements, cereals, alcoholic drinks, gelatin desserts, etc. 
• Pearlescent pigments are fabricated with unharmful superior natural mica substrate. 
• These pigments are cost-effective.