luv2fly Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I have been bring my dad different Cuban rums from my trips abroad. I was looking on a site that sells these and for each one, except the blancos, even the expensive ones, it says "contains food coloring, caramel". i don't have much knowledge about rum but is this normal for rum? This is just out of curiosity since my dad really likes the rum and it makes no difference to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbb Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Basically sugar that has been heated. The sugar will brown to burn. Common in many rums, not dangerous. Some believe it diminishes the "purity" of the product. But it is generally accepted since it is mostly there for color/cosmetic purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PointFivePast Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Definitely a common practice in rum and whiskey as well. No real effect on the product but purists will probably insist that all color should only come from the aging barrels, not additives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 yep. the alcohol is basically colourless and the caramel contributes to the colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbb Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 As an added twist, some clear or "white" rums are barrel aged for several years. The barrel aging adds color to the rum. The producers will then filter the aged rum with charcoal to remove the color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2fly Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Thanks for the info guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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