product name: Vegetable Carbon

Source: Carbon black (vegetable carbon) is normally derived from vegetable material for food use. It is produced by combustion to form insoluble carbon (a fine powder).

product description
Black color, charcoal pigment; used in jams, jelly crystals, liquorice; only the vegetable derived variety permitted in Australia, banned in the United States(1)Vegetable Carbon is a very stable pigment for heat, light and oxidation. Carbon Black gives grey to true black shades.
(2)Carbon Black is naturally insoluble. Overseal have developed water-dispersible suspensions suitable for a wide range of applications.
(3)Key applications include sugar confectionery and bakery products. Carbon Black is also used in blends with other colours (such as red & brown pigments) to create shades such as chocolate brown.