Marliss Black Bean Color XL — Tasteless Food Darkener for Frijoles, Rice & Sauces, Kosher MSG-Free

If you want consistently deep, natural-looking black color in homemade frijoles negros, Arroz Moro, Arroz Congri or tomato sauce without adding extra salt or soy, this concentrated solution gives you control over shade while preserving the original taste. Made in the USA, kosher certified and MSG-free, Marliss Black Bean Color is intended exclusively to improve appearance — add it gradually until you reach your preferred darkness.

How does Marliss Black Bean Color change the look of my beans and rice?

The product delivers an even, deep black tone so dishes look like traditional Cuban-style black beans and rice without longer cooking or overuse of dark sauces. Because it is formulated to be tasteless, it does not mask the natural flavor of your ingredients. Use a few drops and stir, repeating until you get the shade you want.

• Darkens frijoles negros and Arroz Moro to an authentic, consistent black shade
• Avoids excess soy sauce or sodium-loaded darkeners
• Works quickly — a little goes a long way; stir to check evenness
• Maintains visual consistency across multiple batches

Will adding Marliss affect taste, texture or nutrition?

Marliss is formulated to be tasteless and is used solely for visual enhancement, not flavoring. It will not change the texture of beans, rice or sauces when used in typical culinary amounts. Because it replaces the need to overuse salty darkeners, it can indirectly help keep sodium lower in recipes.

• No detectable flavor change when dosed appropriately
• Does not alter mouthfeel or cooking time of dishes
• Can reduce the need for extra soy sauce, lowering sodium
• Kosher and MSG-free for simple dietary compatibility

How do I use Marliss Black Bean Color safely and effectively?

Add the product slowly while stirring until the desired darkness is reached. Test with small increments—you can always add more, but you cannot remove color once mixed. It’s safe for culinary use and also works for non-food visual projects like Halloween props or crafts.

• Add drops to cooked beans, rice, or sauce and stir to assess shade
• Start with minimal amounts and increase gradually for even color
• Suitable for creative uses where visual blackening is needed
• Store per label instructions to maintain color performance

Who is this for? Marliss XL Black Bean Color is ideal for home cooks, small commercial kitchens, caterers and food stylists who want a reliable, tasteless way to achieve a deep black appearance in Cuban-style black beans, rice dishes and sauces. It also suits anyone producing consistent plated presentations for photos, menus or events, plus craft and seasonal decorators who need a food-safe-looking black agent for visual projects.

Ingredients

Water, Natural Colors, FD&C Red 40, FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Yellow 6, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate.