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DDW, The Color House Caramel for Beverages
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
Ask about specialty caramels and Naturbrown ® ingredients for additional types of 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.
DDW Product & Details
0.05%
0.1%
0.2%
0.5%
Recommendation
Color Intensity
0.054-0.062
Hue Index
7.0
520
Cider, Whiskey
% ABV Stable
80%
Color Intensity
0.042-0.052
Cordials, Dark Beer, Other Malt Beverages
528
Hue Index
6.4
% ABV Stable
65%
Spiced Rum, Tequila, Hard Rootbeer, Cream Liqueurs
Color Intensity
0.106-0.111
Hue Index
4.6
108
% ABV Stable
75%
RTD Blended Drinks (e.g. Whiskey/Cola) Low 4-MeI or single strength versions are also available
Color Intensity
0.250-0.265
050
Hue Index
4.2
% ABV Stable
65%
Contact Gusmer Enterprises about DDW technical tips for caramel in the blending process and test methodology.
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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