Water-Soluble Brown Food Coloring E155 - Professional 1kg Format - Silikomart

Reference : 99.508.04.0000
Brand: Silikomart (Italy)
Format: Airtight bucket 1000g

Product Description

The water-soluble brown food coloring E155 Silikomart in 1kg format is the professional reference solution for obtaining natural and chocolatey brown shades in all your pastry and confectionery creations.

This ultra-concentrated powder of Brown HT (E155) allows you to achieve a full range from light beige to deep chocolate brown depending on the dosage applied. Ideal for intensifying the color of your chocolate, coffee, caramel, or hazelnut preparations without altering their taste or texture.

Exceptional cost-effectiveness : With a maximum dosage of 0.71 g/kg, this 1kg bucket can color up to 1,408 kg of preparations, offering excellent value for your productions.

Technical Characteristics

• Active dye : Brown HT (E155)
• Type: Ultra-concentrated water-soluble powder
• Solubility: Excellent in water and aqueous media
• Obtained color : Light beige to deep chocolate brown
• Maximum dosage: 0.71 g/kg (710 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 Entremets: Coffee or chocolate macarons, praline mousses and bavarois, chocolate pastry creams, brown mirror glazes, coffee éclairs, cocoa genoise cakes.

Artisanal Confectionery: Cola or coffee gummy candies, colored caramels (shade enhancement), chocolate marshmallows, brown fruit pastes, pulled sugars, wood effect pastillages.

Decoration and Cake Design: Brown sugar paste for natural decorations, chocolate fondant, gumpaste wood or earth effect, royal icing, realistic modeling (trunks, animals).

Ice cream and Beverages: Coffee-chocolate ice creams and sorbets, granitas, chocolate smoothies, caramel bubble tea.

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

• Light beige shade: 0.05 to 0.20 g/kg
• Medium brown (coffee/caramel): 0.25 to 0.45 g/kg
• Intense brown (dark chocolate): 0.50 to 0.71 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 to enhance the natural chocolate shade without changing the shine.

Creams and mousses: Perfect for intensifying chocolate color without adding extra cocoa that would change the texture or bring bitterness.

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

Natural enhancement: Ideal for intensifying chocolate, coffee, or caramel tones in your preparations without altering their original taste or texture.

Creative versatility: From soft beige to deep brown, create all earthy and chocolatey shades for your gourmet or natural decorations.

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

Technical stability: Excellent thermal resistance from -18°C to +200°C. Perfect for baking and freezing without color alteration.

Regulatory Information

Composition

Ingredients: Brown HT Colorant (E155)*

*May have adverse effects on activity and attention in children.

Labeling of your Finished Products

List of ingredients: Mention "Colorant: E155" or "Colorant: brown HT"

Warning: "E155: may have adverse effects on activity and attention in children"

Dosage: Respect the limit of 0.71 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 1,408 kg at the maximum dosage, about 2,500 kg for medium shades. Excellent yield for chocolate productions.

Can this coloring replace cocoa powder? No, it does not replace cocoa in terms of taste, but it allows intensifying the chocolate color of a preparation without changing its texture or adding bitterness.

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 obtain different shades of brown? Vary the dosage for intensity. To shade: add a touch of red for a warm brown, or a touch of black for a cooler brown.