Green Food Coloring E102+E131 - Professional 1kg Format
Reference: 99.508.06.0000
Brand: Silikomart (Italy)
Format: Airtight bucket 1000g
Product Description
The Silikomart water-soluble green food coloring 1kg format is a unique professional solution combining Tartrazine (E102) and Patent Blue V (E131) to achieve bright and natural greens in all your pastry and confectionery creations.
This ultra-concentrated powder offers a full palette ranging from delicate pastel green to deep intense green depending on the applied dosage. Its balanced formulation guarantees a stable and reproducible green shade, perfect for plant-based creations, spring themes, and pistachio or mint flavors.
Exceptional cost-effectiveness: With a maximum dosage of 1.68 g/kg, this 1kg bucket can color up to 595 kg of preparations, offering unique flexibility to create deeply saturated greens.
Technical Characteristics
- Active colorants: Tartrazine (E102) + Patent Blue V (E131)
- Type: Ultra-concentrated water-soluble powder
- Solubility: Excellent in water and aqueous media
- Obtained color: Pastel green to intense green (apple, pistachio, mint, fir)
- Maximum dosage: 1.68 g/kg (1680 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: Pistachio or mint macarons, plant-based mousses, green apple bavarois, green mirror glazes, pastry creams, exotic desserts, colored meringues.
Artisanal Confectionery: Mint gummy candies, kiwi or apple fruit pastes, flavored caramels, marshmallows, pulled sugars, plant-based pastillages.
Decoration and Cake Design: Green sugar paste, custom fondant, gumpaste for realistic foliage, royal icing, shiny glaze, natural and floral decorations.
Ice cream and Beverages: Pistachio-mint ice creams and sorbets, lime granitas, green smoothies, colored matcha 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
- Pastel green shade: 0.15 to 0.50 g/kg
- Medium green (apple/pistachio): 0.60 to 1.00 g/kg
- Intense green (fir/forest): 1.10 to 1.68 g/kg (maximum limit)
Specialized Techniques
Macarons: Incorporate the powder into dry ingredients before sifting for perfect dispersion and uniformly green shells.
Mirror glaze: Add to glaze warmed to 35°C for optimal shine and vibrant color.
Plant decorations: Ideal for creating realistic foliage in sugar paste or gumpaste thanks to the richness of possible shades.
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
Balanced formulation: The professional E102 + E131 blend guarantees a stable green that does not shift to blue or yellow over time or cooking.
High allowed dosage: With a maximum of 1.68 g/kg, this coloring offers more creative freedom for deeply saturated greens than other shades.
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: Colorants: Tartrazine (E102)*, Patent Blue V (E131)
*May have adverse effects on activity and attention in children.
Labeling of your Finished Products
List of ingredients: Mention "Colorants: E102, E131" or "Colorants: tartrazine, patent blue V"
Warning: "E102: may have adverse effects on activity and attention in children"
Dosage: Respect the limit of 1.68 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 595 kg at maximum dosage, about 1,000 kg for medium shades. Excellent yield for pistachio macaron specialists.
Why does this coloring have a higher maximum dosage? European regulations allow 1.68 g/kg for this E102+E131 blend, offering more flexibility to create intense and deep greens.
Is this coloring resistant to 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 get different shades of green? Vary the dosage for intensity. To nuance: add a touch of yellow for a warmer green, or red for a more natural olive green.
