The Difference Between Food-Grade Ink And Edible Ink

In daily life, we can often see a variety of beautifully printed food packaging, and the patterns and words on these packages are often inseparable from the credit of ink. The ink used for food packaging is not ordinary ink, but is divided into food-grade ink and edible ink. Although both inks can be used in food-related fields, there are certain differences between them. Let's explore the difference between food grade ink and edible ink.

1. Definition and Use

Food-Grade Ink: This ink can be directly in contact with foods, meets strict food safety standards, and can also be eaten directly. For example, the text on the tablet is sprayed with food-grade ink. This ink is often used in situations where direct contact with food is required, so its ingredients must meet food safety standards and not negatively affect food quality. After consumption, it will not cause any harm to the consumer's body.

Edible Ink: this ink can be indirectly contact with food. In the case of common eggs, information such as the date and batch number are airbrushed using food-grade ink. The ink does not come into direct contact with food during cooking, but its safety is still critical. Therefore, the standards of food grade inks are also very strict to ensure that they do not cause contamination or harmful substances to food in indirect contact.

2. Composition Differences

There are some differences in composition between food grade ink and edible inks. The main emphasis of food grade ink is safety, and its ingredients need to meet food safety requirements, but it is not required to be edible. In addition to safety, edible ink also needs to be edible, and its ingredients need to be food-grade raw materials.

3. Security

Both food grade ink and edible ink have high requirements in terms of safety. Food grade ink in the printing process, even if a small amount of ink remains on the food packaging, it will not affect human health. Edible ink can be eaten directly, and its safety requirements are higher.

4. Scope of Application

Food grade ink has a wide range of applications, including food packaging, beverage bottle labels, food bags, etc. The application range of edible ink is relatively narrow, mainly used for food surface decoration, such as cakes, cookies, candy and so on.

5. Development Trend

With the continuous improvement of food safety awareness, the market demand for food grade ink and edible ink is growing year by year. In the future, the development trend of these two inks will pay more attention to environmental protection, health and sustainability. The company will increase the research and development of food grade ink and edible ink to meet the needs of consumers for food safety and quality.

In short, although food grade ink and edible ink can be used in food-related fields, they have certain differences in composition, safety, and application scope. When buying food, consumers should pay attention to the type of ink on food packaging to ensure food safety. At the same time, enterprises should also produce and use food-grade ink and edible ink in strict accordance with national standards to provide consumers with safe and healthy food.

About Foodprinttech

Wuhan Food Printing Technology Co., Ltd. (Foodprinttech), the branch of Hubei Kanghua Biological Group Co., LTD., is located in Wuhan East Lake High -Tech Development Zone. Foodprinttech develops edible consumables(edible ink, chocoprint coating agent, protection fluid and so on ) in line with food regulations, and related equipment (high-speed edible food printers, flatbed edible food printers) supporting color printing on food surfaces, to facilitate the innovation on products of food enterprises. Additionally, we also provide a full set of solutions about top-selling products' color, are an absolute leading enterprise in the field. Foodprinttech products are distributed globally, serving many top food enterprises, and is determined to become the best service provider for the world's leading food enterprise.

Foodprinttech has three R & D centers in Beijing, Hong Kong and Wuhan, and has built its own intelligent industrial campus with international high standards. With more than 50 researchers and senior engineers, the research achievements on the science and technology are honored as major scientific and technological achievements in Hubei Province. Foodprinttech also has won a number of invention patents, 10+ safety certification, actively carries out school-enterprise cooperation, and constantly input leading technology and innovative solutions for the food field, which has been widely concerned and recognized by well-known food enterprises at home and abroad. Adhering to the brand mission of Science and Technology for Creative Life, we began to establish branches and offices at home and abroad to fully deploy the global market.