Cuttlefish Ink comes from the dark ink released by cephalopods including cuttlefish and squid as a defense mechanism. This interesting ink is used to color and flavor a variety of foods—including pasta, rice, risotto, paella, and seafood dishes. The taste is savory, umami-like, and slightly salty. To use, dilute the ink and add it to the cooked dish. 1 gr of cuttlefish ink would be needed to accompany a food serving size of 100 gr. Cuttlefish Ink comes from the dark ink released by cephalopods including cuttlefish and squid as a defense mechanism. This interesting ink is used to color and flavor a variety of foods—including pasta, rice, risotto, paella, and seafood dishes. The taste is savory, umami-like, and slightly salty. To use, dilute the ink and add it to the cooked dish. 1 gr of cuttlefish ink would be needed to accompany a food serving size of 100 gr.