| Customization: | Available |
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| Certification: | ISO |
| Assay Method: | HPLC, UV, Tlc |
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Carmine Powder, also known as Cochineal Red or E120, is a natural red dye derived from the cochineal insect, widely used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals for its vibrant color. It contains carminic acid, known for its antioxidant properties.
Our Carmine Powder is sourced from high-quality cochineal insects and processed using a careful drying and extraction method, ensuring purity and color consistency. The powder is a fine red color, with a mild earthy scent and a slightly bitter taste.
Common applications include coloring food and beverages (0.1-0.5%), cosmetics (1-2%), and pharmaceuticals. It provides a stable, natural red hue without synthetic dyes.
By choosing our product, customers benefit from consistent quality, high purity, and a natural colorant solution. Our strict sourcing and processing methods set us apart, ensuring reliability and safety. Reach out to learn more!
COA
| Test Parameter | Specification | Test Method | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmine | ≥50% | HLC | 50.14% |
| Appearance | Red powder | Visual Inspection | Complies |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | Loss on Drying at 105°C | 3.13% |
| Ash Content | ≤5.0% | Ashing Method at 550°C | 3.56% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm | Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) | <5 ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤2 ppm | Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) | <1 ppm |
| Microbial Limits | Total Plate Count <1000 cfu/g; Yeast & Mold <100 cfu/g | Microbial Plate Count Method | <500 cfu/g (TPC); <10 cfu/g (Yeast & Mold) |
| E. Coli | Negative | PCR or Enrichment Method | Negative |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative | Baird-Parker Agar Method | Negative |
| Pesticides | Negative | GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry) | Negative |
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