Cuttlefish Ink Extract
Cutttlefish Ink Extract, Refined Nutrition, Better Absorption.
Cuttlefish ink powder has a fine taste, uniform coloring, easy color mixing, and is more beneficial to human absorption. The king of low profile and noble colors – “black”, which can be perfectly matched with any color in the banquet!100% all natural! No seasoning, no salt, no stabilizer, no preservatives added.
Cuttlefish Ink Powder & Extract: Bulk Wholesale Supply
Cuttlefish ink powder is the dried ink of the cuttlefish, a marine mollusc. It is supplied as a black powder or as a liquid for foods that need a natural black or dark grey appearance, such as black pasta and noodles, bread, sauces and savory fillings. Binmei supplies cuttlefish ink powder and liquid cuttlefish ink extract in bulk from our factory in Zhejiang, China, to food manufacturers, importers and wholesale buyers.
- Source: ink of cuttlefish (a mollusc)
- Color: black to dark grey, from the natural melanin in the ink
- Forms: black powder and black liquid
- Supply: bulk and wholesale orders, with samples and documents on request
What Is Cuttlefish Ink?
Cuttlefish ink is the dark pigment that cuttlefish store in an ink sac. Its black color comes mainly from melanin. In food production it is used to color dishes such as black pasta, black rice and seafood sauces. For manufacturing, the ink is processed into a powder or a standardized liquid so that color and dosage stay consistent from batch to batch.
Cuttlefish ink and squid ink come from different cephalopods and are often confused in trade. We explain how they differ in cuttlefish ink vs squid ink.
Cuttlefish Ink Powder Specifications
| Item | Cuttlefish Ink Powder | Liquid Cuttlefish Ink Extract |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Black powder | Black liquid |
| Ingredients / carrier | Ingredients and carrier are confirmed in the current product specification before order | Ingredients and preservative information are confirmed in the current product specification before order |
| Processing | Spray drying | Osmotic sterilization |
| Moisture / particle size | Confirmed in the current product specification | — |
| Solubility / dispersion | Confirmed for the selected format and application in the current product specification | |
| Microbiology and heavy metals | Reported on the COA; applicable limits are confirmed against the current product specification | |
| Shelf life | 2 years | 2 years |
| Storage | Cool, dry, protected storage | Storage and after-opening requirements are confirmed in the current product specification |
| Packaging | Standard industrial sizes: 1 kg and 5 kg; custom 20 g, 50 g and 100 g packs available | Standard industrial sizes: 1 kg and 5 kg; custom 20 g, 50 g and 100 g packs available |
Specification sheets and COA are available on request.
Powder or Liquid: Choosing a Format
| Format | Suited to | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Cuttlefish ink powder | Pasta and noodle dough, bread and bakery doughs, dry seasoning blends | Adds no water to the recipe, blends into flour and dry mixes, and is easier to store and ship |
| Liquid cuttlefish ink extract | Sauces, fillings, rice dishes, ready meals | Disperses directly into wet systems without a pre-mixing step |
In production, powder is usually sifted into the flour or dry blend. If a recipe needs powder in a wet system, disperse it in a small amount of warm water or sauce first to avoid specks.
Applications
- Black pasta and noodles: fresh and dried pasta, noodles and dumpling wrappers
- Bakery: black buns, bread, crackers and pizza bases (see our bakery applications)
- Sauces and savory foods: seafood sauces, black rice, fillings and ready meals
Shade depends on dosage and on the base color of the food, from dark grey at low dosage to deep black. We recommend a trial in your own recipe with a sample.
Allergen and Regulatory Information
Cuttlefish ink is derived from a mollusc. In the European Union and Canada, molluscs are among the allergens that must be declared on food labels, so plan the allergen statement on your finished product accordingly.
Regulatory status and labeling rules for cuttlefish ink differ by market. Tell us your destination country and intended use, and we will confirm the applicable status, labeling requirements and available documents for your order.
Cuttlefish Ink Extract in Bulk: Wholesale Pricing and MOQ
As a cuttlefish ink supplier and exporter, we quote cuttlefish ink extract for bulk and wholesale orders per specification rather than publishing a list price. The price per kilogram depends on:
- Form: powder or liquid
- Specification and order quantity
- Packaging
- Documents required for your market
- Shipping terms and destination
Minimum order quantity: 1 kg. Standard specifications are generally in stock; custom orders typically require 7–15 days. Trade terms are confirmed in the quotation based on destination and shipment requirements.
Our Wholesale Cuttlefish Ink Powder Factory
Binmei is a natural color company based in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, China, producing cuttlefish ink powder and liquid extract alongside our other natural colors. Buyers sourcing from a wholesale cuttlefish ink powder factory usually check the following before ordering:
- Raw material: source and incoming-inspection details are confirmed during specification and document review
- Process: cuttlefish ink powder by spray drying; cuttlefish ink by osmotic sterilization
- Quality control: specification sheets and COA are available on request; test items and limits follow the current product specification
- Certificates: FSSC 22000; Halal (JAKIM Malaysia and BPJPH Indonesia)
For more on how food manufacturers use it, read cuttlefish ink as a natural black for food applications, or browse our other natural black colors.
Request a Quote, Specification or Sample
Share your application, target shade, preferred format and annual volume, and our team will reply with a specification and quotation. Use the contact form on this page, email [email protected] or call +86-576-89395152.
Cuttlefish Ink Powder FAQ
What is cuttlefish ink powder used for?
Food manufacturers use cuttlefish ink powder to give foods a natural black or dark grey appearance. Typical products are black pasta and noodles, black bread and buns, crackers and seasoning blends.
Should I choose cuttlefish ink powder or liquid?
Choose powder for doughs and dry blends, because it adds no water and mixes into flour. Choose liquid for sauces, fillings and other wet systems where direct dispersion is easier.
Is cuttlefish ink the same as squid ink?
No. Both are cephalopod inks colored mainly by melanin, but they come from different animals and are traded as different products. Check the label or specification to see which one you are buying.
Does cuttlefish ink powder contain allergens?
Cuttlefish ink comes from a mollusc. Molluscs must be declared as allergens in markets such as the EU and Canada, so include this in the allergen statement of your finished product.
Can you supply cuttlefish ink extract in bulk?
Yes. We supply cuttlefish ink powder and liquid extract for bulk and wholesale orders, quoted per specification, quantity and packaging. Minimum order quantity: 1 kg.
What documents come with a bulk order?
A specification sheet and COA are available on request. Relevant certificate copies can also be provided; other shipment and export documents are confirmed according to the destination market and order requirements.
Advantages of Cuttlefish Ink Extract
Antimicrobial properties:this powder has antimicrobial properties, which may enable it to neutralize harmful bacteria and viruses.
Antioxidant effects:this powder antioxidant properties come from polysaccharides, which are long chains of conjoined sugar molecules that have been found to protect against free radicals
Fight cancer:squid ink proteins and polysaccharides may suppress the growth of breast, lung, and prostate cancer cells.
Strong stability : it is not easy to fade and has a long shelf life.
| Appearance | Black Liquid and Black Powder |
| Taste and Smell | No fishy taste and odor |
Food Color and Functional Ingredient
Thanks to its excellent water solubility and coloring ability, Cuttlefish ink powder can be better used for food and beverage coloring.
As a functional ingredient recognized worldwide, Cuttlefish ink extract is not only more effective but also better absorbed by the human body.
Dietary Supplement
Cuttlefish ink extract contains many compounds, including melanin, enzymes, polysaccharides, catecholamines (hormones), metals like cadmium, lead, and copper, as well as amino acids, such as glutamate, taurine, alanine, leucine, and aspartic acid.
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Application
Cuttlefish ink extract is more uniformly colored, so it is more widely used as a natural color and concentrates for cooking, baking, food coloring, and decorating. Perfect for squid ink pasta, capellini, bread, ice cream, dessert, crackers, pizza, pancakes and muffins.
Packaging and Orders
We are mainly offering large packaging for business use, as well as small packaging for retailing, such as 100g small packs. Meantime, we also can customize the packaging and specifications according to customer needs.