Lake Brilliant Blue Food Color (Oil Soluble, Powder Form) - 10kg Drum

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Lake Brilliant Blue is an oil-soluble powder colour supplied in a 10kg drum for confectionery, coatings, bakery fats and snack applications.

It is a concentrated, oil-soluble powdered food colour made for industrial and professional food production. Supplied in a 10kg drum, this format suits manufacturers, bakeries, chocolatiers and snack producers that need a vivid, dependable blue pigment which performs in fat-containing systems and specialty coatings.


Lake Brilliant Blue oil-soluble food colour powder in a 10kg drum

Key benefits

  • Oil-soluble: Made for products built on oils, fats or chocolate bases, where water-soluble dyes will not disperse evenly.

  • Strong tinting strength: A small dosage delivers intense colour, which reduces the amount needed per batch.

  • Powder form (dry): Simple to store, transport and meter into mixing lines or pre-weighing operations.

  • Good heat stability: Holds its shade at the processing temperatures normally used for baking, enrobing and frying.

  • Consistent results: Manufactured to industrial specifications, so the shade repeats batch after batch.


Typical applications

  • Chocolate enrobing and fillings

  • Compound coatings and candy shells

  • Fat-based fillings, creams and ganaches

  • Shortenings and fat spreads where oil compatibility is required

  • Snack seasonings and surface coatings that carry an oil phase

  • Specialty bakery decorations, including pipings on fat-based bases

  • Ice cream coatings and compound coatings, when the formulation is built for it


Technical & usage guidelines

  • Formulation base: Because the colour is oil-soluble, blend it directly into the fat or oil phase of the formulation, for example melted chocolate, compound coating or shortening, to get the best dispersion.

  • Dosage: Typical starting usage ranges from 0.02% to 0.25% of the finished product weight, depending on the shade required and the carrier. Start with a low trial dose such as 0.02 to 0.05% and increase gradually, using bench trials to settle on the optimal level.

  • Dispersion method: Premix the powder into the warm fat, at or slightly above working temperature, using high-shear mixing or a homogeniser for uniform colour. For small trials, work the powder into a paste with a neutral oil before adding it to the main batch.

  • pH and stability: Lake pigments are generally more stable to pH changes than many water-soluble dyes, but always test the colour in the final formulation.

  • Colour shifts: Expect slight shade changes after heat processing or on cooling, and validate the final colour under finished product conditions: cooled, baked, or aged where that applies.


Storage & handling

  • Packaging: 10kg drum, sealed to protect the powder from moisture.

  • Storage conditions: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Ideal storage: 5 to 25°C (41 to 77°F).


Safety & regulatory notes

  • Food-grade status: Ask for the certificate of analysis (COA) and the regulatory compliance documentation confirming the colour's food-grade approval in your target markets. A COA is available on request.

  • Allergens: Verify the allergen statement and the cross-contamination controls with the supplier.

  • Handling: Use dust control measures and appropriate PPE, including mask, goggles and gloves, when handling the powder to avoid inhalation and dust dispersion. Apply standard good manufacturing practices (GMP).


Quality control & testing

  • Request a certificate of analysis (COA) for every batch to confirm identity, purity and tinting strength.

  • Run bench trials to test colour performance under your exact processing conditions: temperature, pH and fat content.

  • Check for colour migration, heat discolouration and flavour impact at production scale.


Packaging & bulk supply

  • The 10kg drum is sized for medium to large production runs. For larger requirements, confirm availability of 25kg or palletised drums.

  • Ask about customised packaging options, such as inner liners or nitrogen flush, to keep the powder dry or make handling easier.


Tips for best results

  1. Pre-dilute for even spread: Make a concentrated paste with a neutral oil at the target usage concentration to reduce dusting and keep the addition uniform.

  2. Temperature control: Add the colour to warm but not excessively hot fat to prevent thermal degradation.

  3. Trial small batches: Always validate the colour in a small pilot run before scaling to full production.

  4. Document recipes: Record the exact usage and process conditions so results repeat across batches.


Lake food colour powders, including Brilliant Blue, supplied in 10kg drums

Who should use this product?

  • Confectionery manufacturers producing coated chocolates, candies and shells.

  • Bakeries and industrial pastry producers that need oil-compatible colours.

  • Snack producers applying coloured oil-based seasonings or coatings.

  • Private label and wholesale food manufacturers that need reliable colour performance at scale.


Ordering & support

Orders for this food colour go through Seoul Oasis. For bulk quantities or a sample request, visit the Seoul Oasis website or contact the support team, and ask for the certificate of analysis. Products are halal and handled under HACCP-based controls in line with UAE food standards, delivery across the UAE is free on orders above AED 300, and payment can be made online or by bank transfer.

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