Water-Soluble Bright Blue Food Coloring E133 - Professional 1kg Format - Silikomart

Reference: 99.508.02.0000
Brand: Silikomart (Italy)
Format: Airtight bucket 1000g

Product Description

The water-soluble bright blue food coloring E133 Silikomart 1kg format is the professional reference solution to achieve vibrant and luminous blues in all your pastry and confectionery creations.

This ultra-concentrated powder of Brilliant Blue FCF (E133) allows you to obtain a full palette ranging from delicate sky blue to deep royal blue depending on the dosage applied. Its exceptional brightness and remarkable stability make it the preferred choice of professionals to create spectacular effects and colorful blends.

Exceptional cost-effectiveness: With a maximum dosage of 0.59 g/kg, this 1kg bucket can color up to 1,695 kg of preparations, offering a negligible material cost per finished product.

Technical Characteristics

• Active colorant: Brilliant Blue FCF (E133)
• Type: Ultra-concentrated water-soluble powder
• Solubility: Excellent in water and aqueous media
• Color obtained: Sky blue to intense royal blue
• Maximum dosage: 0.59 g/kg (590 mg/kg)
• Packaging: Airtight food-grade plastic bucket
• Storage: 24 months at room temperature, in a dry place
• Origin: Silikomart S.r.l - Italy

Professional Applications

Pastry and Desserts: Blue macarons, mousses and bavarois, royal blue mirror glazes, pastry creams, colored meringues, tinted sponge cakes, themed cakes (Frozen, ocean).

Artisanal Confectionery: Gummy candies, fruit pastes, colored caramels, blue marshmallows, pulled sugars, pastillage, decorative pralines.

Decoration and Cake Design: Blue fondant, custom fondant, gumpaste for flowers (hydrangeas, forget-me-nots), royal icing, shiny glaze, aquatic and ocean effects.

Ice cream and Beverages: Ice creams and sorbets, granitas, colorful smoothies, tropical bubble tea, non-alcoholic cocktails.

Professional Usage Instructions

Preparation

Recommended dilution: Dissolve the necessary amount in a little warm water (40-50°C) before incorporation to ensure uniform dispersion and avoid color spots.

Indicative Dosages

• Pastel blue shade: 0.05 to 0.15 g/kg
• Medium blue (sky/turquoise): 0.20 to 0.35 g/kg
• Intense blue (royal/navy): 0.40 to 0.59 g/kg (maximum limit)

Specialized Techniques

Macarons: Incorporate the powder into the dry ingredients before sifting for perfect dispersion and evenly colored shells.

Mirror glaze: Add to glaze warmed to 35°C for optimal shine and a spectacular royal effect.

Color blends: Indispensable base to create green (with yellow E102) or purple (with red E129).

For chocolate: This water-soluble colorant can be used with white chocolate by first dissolving it in soy lecithin. However, for optimal results on chocolate and fats, the fat-soluble colorants also available on our site are specifically designed for this purpose and offer perfect dispersion.

Product Benefits

Exceptional brightness: Brilliant Blue E133 offers unmatched luminosity and intensity, perfect for festive and spectacular creations.

Essential primary color: Indispensable base to create your own shades of green, purple, or turquoise by mixing with other dyes.

Superior stability: Unlike natural blue dyes, excellent thermal and light resistance without alteration.

Silikomart quality: Italian reference brand guaranteeing constant concentration, optimal purity, and full batch-by-batch traceability.

Regulatory Information

Composition

Ingredients: Brilliant Blue FCF dye (E133)

Important note: This dye does not require a warning about hyperactivity and attention in children, unlike azo dyes.

Labeling of your Finished Products

List of ingredients: State "Colorant: E133" or "Colorant: Brilliant Blue FCF"

Dosage: Respect the limit of 0.59 g/kg in the finished product.

Storage and Preservation

Store at room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry place away from moisture and direct light. Reseal tightly after use.

Shelf life: 24 months in the original sealed packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many preparations can I color with 1kg? Up to 1,695 kg at the maximum dosage, about 3,300 kg for medium shades. Excellent yield for high-volume productions.

Does this dye require a special warning? No, unlike azo dyes (E102, E110, E129), E133 does not require a warning about hyperactivity and attention in children.

Does this coloring withstand cooking? Yes, excellent thermal stability from -18°C to +200°C. Ideal for all baked pastries and frozen products.

Can I use it for chocolate? Technically possible with white chocolate, but the fat-soluble colorants available on our site are specifically formulated for fats and offer an optimal professional result.

How to create other colors from blue? Mix with yellow E102 to get green, with red E129 for purple, or use it alone for the full range of blues.