Black is the color of objects t hat do not reflect or emit light from the visible spectrum. Although black is considered t o be achromatic or hueless, in practice it is considered t o be a color. A combination of colorants that results in light being absorbed throughout the s pectrum produces a black appearance. This same appearance can be obtained with very high concentrations of individual colorants. Vegetable carbon black (E153) is used as a colorant in t he EU and other countries. At one t ime it was an approved food colorant in t he United S tates, but its use is no longer permitted ( Francis 1999). Squid ink is traditionally used as a food ingredient for some pastas and sauces. It is considered to be part of the edible portion of squid; however, it is not legally a permitted color additive in t he United S tates ( Francis 1999)