BLACK NATURAL FOOD COLORING POWDER
USE: FROSTING & DRINKS
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Produce vibrant black frostings, icings, and drinks with natural, dye-free food coloring available in wholesale sizes.
ADAMA™ Black for Frostings & Drinks is a concentrated food coloring powder made for water-based recipes. Follow our simple Color Intensity Guide to create anything from soft gray to rich black.
- Made for frostings, icings, glazes, and drinks
- Available in wholesale and bulk sizes for bakeries and food businesses
- Simple percentage guide takes out the guesswork
- No artificial dyes
Natural colors may vary by recipe. Test before full-scale production.
Contains none of the 9 major U.S. food allergens.
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COLOR INTENSITY GUIDE
Use this guide to choose what shade of color you would like and the estimated amount of ADAMA™ Natural Food Coloring you will need based on the total weight of the batter.
How many cookies can I ice with this color?
| Color intensity | Icing colored | Approx. cookies | Color cost per cookie |
|---|---|---|---|
0.1%Pastel |
— | — | — |
0.2%Light |
— | — | — |
0.4%Medium |
— | — | — |
1%Rich |
— | — | — |
2%Vibrant |
— | — | — |
Based on 28 g of frosting per 4″ cookie.
Drinks · 0.1% color usage
| US gallons colored |
16 fl oz cups approx. yield |
Color cost per cup |
|---|---|---|
| — | — | — |
Based on an estimated lemonade weight of 1 kg per liter and 16 US fl oz per cup, without ice.
Estimates exclude production losses. Costs cover ADAMA™ color only.
PERFECT COLOR
IN 5 EASY STEPS
1. CHOOSE INTENSITY
Use the Color Intensity Guide to select your desired starting percentage.
2. MEASURE YOUR COLOR
Use our convenient calculator to determine the precise amount of powder for your frosting weight.
3. PREPARE THE COLOR
Add water, then thoroughly incorporate the color powder until smooth.
4. MIX & COMPARE
Blend into your frosting, then compare your result to the Color Intensity Guide.
5. CONFIRM & SCALE
Confirm the final result before scaling up to a full production batch.
BLENDS EASILY INTO DRINKS
Add a small amount of powder directly to your desired drink, then whisk until fully incorporated—just like any drink mix.
ADAMA™ COLOR CALCULATOR
HOW MUCH COLOR DO YOU NEED?
Enter your batch weight and desired color intensity. Get the amount of ADAMA™ color to add.
NATURAL FOOD COLORING FORMULATED FOR EVERY APPLICATION
Choose from four formulas designed for cakes and baking, frosting and drinks, buttercream and chocolate, or French macarons.
Bake-stable natural food coloring for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other baked goods.
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Water-dispersible natural food coloring for frosting, icing, glazes, coffee, and other beverages.
Oil-dispersible natural food coloring for buttercream, chocolate, ganache, and candy coatings.
Natural food coloring formulated for vibrant, consistent color in French macaron shells.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Use the Color Intensity Guide to select the shade closest to your desired result. Test the recommended percentage in your formulation before scaling.
The percentage is calculated using the weight of the color compared with the total weight of the batter.
The guide provides a starting reference. Natural colors may vary depending on ingredients, pH, processing, temperature and baking time.
For the most dependable results, select the ADAMA™ line created for your application.
No. You can purchase ADAMA™ wholesale sizes directly through our website without setting up an account.
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