Sun Chemical has launched FSR, a new edible ink which has been developed to meet the needs of the food industry and has been verified for printing directly onto food including baked goods.
Intended to offer ‘outstanding color and sharpness,’ while also complying with the highest levels of quality and safety regulations, FSR has been based on synthetic colourants suitable for use for direct-to-food printing using mid-viscosity range piezo printheads. FSR completes a series of digital edible inks, joining the existing low and high viscosity FSE and FSS lines and enabling food decoration with ‘a full range of digital printhead technologies.’
The FSR range of inks has been developed using synthetic food dyes that conform to FDA and EU legislation and is suitable for food printing when used in the right conditions for food production. Beyond this, Sun Chemical says that it is also suitable for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets.
Sergio Molto, Sun Chemical’s business development manager, food and Pharma inks, commented, ‘We are seeing substantial growth in the personalised packaging market, with the latest trend being toward customisation of the food product itself – particularly baked goods. This development marks a clear step forward for adding significant value within this industry for brands and consumers alike.
‘Sun Chemical, together with DIC Corporation, has an ongoing commitment to developing solutions for the food and nutrition industry to add color through innovation. Product safety and print quality were critical objectives in the development of these products to ensure consumer protection and maintenance of converter and brand reputations. The range combines an in-depth understanding of food with deep knowledge of the digital printing market to deliver a high-quality and safe solution for customers. Sun Chemical continues to innovate and work with partners to bring new inks and solutions to the market within this field.’
