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(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] To provide a black electrophotographic toner which is highly safe, has no adverse effects on the human body and the environment, and has excellent properties such as environmental stability. [Composition] At least two edible lakes produced from two or more food colors that become black by mixing colors Alternatively, a black edible lake, which is produced by using the above-mentioned two or more colors of food dyes as a raw material, is mixed and colored black. |