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DDW, The Color House Caramel for Beverages Caramel Color
Caramel color is widely used in dark spirits and liqueurs to standardized color hue and intensity, allowing for specific color specifications, batch to batch consistency, and in some cases, protection of flavors and aromas from light damage. DDW produces a wide range of caramel colorings for distilling applications, each at a different hue index and color intensity. Formulated for good alcohol solubility and overall stability, these colorings are produced from the highest quality ingredients, are neutral in flavor and aroma, and comply with global regulations for caramel coloring.
Gusmer offers a range of Class I and IV caramel colorings to the distilling industry for use in dark spirits and liqueurs. These colorings have a net negative charge for stability with tannins and have a proven record for stability in the bottle over a wide range of ingredients and conditions. Bottle stability is important, as incompatible colorings can react with constituents in the spirit or liqueur to form an irreversible precipitant. Colorings also range in levels of alcohol solubility. High levels of alcohol may result in a reversable precipitant once the alcohol solubility has been exceeded; however, this precipitant will typically go back into solution once the alcohol level is reduced by dilution. Stability testing is recommended when colorings are evaluated. DDW caramel colorings are available through Gusmer in various pack sizes and concentrations. In addition, Gusmer offers DDW natural flavors, which are produced from 100% caramelized apple juice concentrate and caramelized sugar that retain their natural flavors, aromas and add color. Whisky While single barrel whisky rarely utilizes caramel coloring, Class I and IV colorings are common in Irish, Canadian and other types of whisky. The historical definition of Scotch whisky specifically states that Class I caramel color may be utilized. Rum Dark, spiced and aged rums typically utilize Class I colorings, due to their high alcohol solubility. Tequila Both Class I and IV colorings are used in 100% agave Mexican Tequilas under the Reposado and Anejo classifications. Caramel coloring is common in less than 100% agave Tequilas to ensure a golden color. Brandy Caramel Product Selection Most products come in 5 gallon pails, 55 gallon drums or 275 gallon totes. 050 Class IV, double-strength .243 4.2 50% 055 Class IV, double-strength .257 4.2 50% 105 Class IV, single-strength .109 4.5 50% 108 Class IV, single-strength .065 5.8 60% 520* Class I, acid proof .058 6.5 60% 525* Class I .033 7.0 75% Description Color Intensity ABS @ 610nm Hue Index (typical) Stability in Alcohol (ABV) DDW Product
528* Class I
.014
7.5
75%
Class IV colorings are frequently used in Brandy, including Brandy produced from fruit other than grape (i.e. apple, apricot, cherry, pear).
811 Natural Flavoring; Caramelized Apple 830 Natural Flavoring; Caramelized Sugar
.019
6.8
60%
.050
6.0
35%
Contact Gusmer Enterprises about DDW technical tips for caramel in the blending process and test methodology.
*Sucrose-based
Coloring/flavoring/blending materials may be used in or added to any class and/or type of distilled spirits. However, the use or addition of these materials may change the class and/or type of the distilled spirits. Check the TTB regulations for more information.
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