Colours
Bringing the shade and intensity to ensure the final visual effect draws the attention of your buyers.
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Carmine
A spray dried alkaline solution of carmine, the aluminium lake of carminic acid.
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Uses
Bakery, Beverages, Confectionery, Dairy, Meat and Sauces and Dressings.
Chemical Specification
Dye Strength
Minimum O.D = 0.400 at 518nm (0.0025% DSB In dil NH3)
Insoluble Matter
Maximum 1.0% in dil NH3
Loss on Drying
10.0 to 21.0%
Ash
Maximum 13%
Lead
Less than 10ppm
Arsenic
Less than 5ppm
Regulation Status
Permitted in foods according to EU Regulation 1333/2008/EC. Compliant with the purity criteria set by EU Regulation 231/2012/EU. Food colour additive exempt from certification Code US 21CFR3.A.
Analysis
Appearance
Red Powder
Solubility
Soluble in Alkali, insoluble in water.
Microbiology
Aerobic Plate Count/Gram
Less than 1000/g
Yeast and Mould Gram
Less than 50/g
E. Coli
Absent in 1g
Salmonella
Absent in 25g
Storage and Handling
Packaging
Carmine is available in 25kg and 50kg fibre drums.
Storage
It is recommended that Carmine is stored in an airtight container under cool and dry conditions, protected from light. A shelf life of 1 year for unopened packs.
Carob Powder 10
Carob powder is a 100% natural food ingredient made of roasted and then finely ground carob pulp and is available in different colours which correspond to the grade of roasting. The carob pulp is obtained from carob beans which in turn are the fruit of the Carob tree. Carob powder has many benefits which include:- it is caffeine and theobromine free, very low in fat, high in fibre, residue free, nontoxic and fully compatible with other ingredients.
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Uses
Bakery products and biscuits
Breakfast cereals
Chocolate bars
Coatings, couverture and spreads
Colourings and flavourings (eg. Malt extract substitute)
Milk and soy shakes
Breakfast cereals
Chocolate bars
Coatings, couverture and spreads
Colourings and flavourings (eg. Malt extract substitute)
Milk and soy shakes
Chemical Specification
Lead
<0.2ppm
Arsenic
<0.5ppm
Mercury
<0.5ppm
Cadmium
<0.05ppm
Analysis
Appearance
Powder (extra dark brown).
Moisture
Maximum 4%
Protein
Minimum 3%
Fibre
Minimum 55%
Fat
Maximum 4%
Ash
Maximum 5%
Total sugars
Minimum 2%
Particle size
98% Min 75 micron
Mesh - ASTM
Pass through
Minimum. 98%
Microbiology
Yeast and Mould Gram
<10000 ufc/g
E. Coli
<10 ufc/gr
Salmonella
Absence
Total Plate Count
<10000 ufc/gr
Storage and Handling
Packaging
25 kilo polythene lined propylene bags
Storage
Due to being Hydroscopic the goods must not come in contact with water or rainfall and must be kept in a dry place.
Shelf Life: 2 years from date of manufacturing if kept in optimum storage conditions and original packaging.
Shelf Life: 2 years from date of manufacturing if kept in optimum storage conditions and original packaging.
Safety
Product Safety
Inocuous
Health and Safety
Inocuous
Personal Safety
Inocuous. No special measures need to be taken.
Carob Powder 2
Carob Powder is a 100% natural food ingredient made of roasted and then finely ground carob pulp and is available in different colours which correspond to the grade of roasting. the carob pulp is obtained from carob beans which in turn are the fruit of the Carob tree. Carob powder has many benefits which include - it is caffeine and theobromine free, very low in fat, high in fibre, residue free, nontoxic and fully compatible with other ingredients.
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Uses
Bakery products
Breakfast cereal
Chocolate
coatings and spreads
Colouring and flavourings
Milk and soy shakes
Breakfast cereal
Chocolate
coatings and spreads
Colouring and flavourings
Milk and soy shakes
Analysis
Appearance
Powder (light brown).
Moisture
Max 4%
Protein
Min 3%
Fibre
Min 10%
Fat
Max 4%
Ash
Max 5%
Total sugars
Min 30%
Particle size
98% Min 75 micron
Microbiology
Yeast and Mould Gram
<1000 ufc/g
E. Coli
<10 ufc/gr
Salmonella
Absence
Total Plate Count
<10000 ufc /g
Storage and Handling
Packaging
25 kilo polythene lined propylene bags.
Storage
Due to being Hydroscopic the goods must not come in contact with water or rainfall and must be kept in a dry place.
Shelf Life: 2 years from date of manufacturing if kept in optimum storage conditions and original packaging.
Shelf Life: 2 years from date of manufacturing if kept in optimum storage conditions and original packaging.
Safety
Product Safety
Innocuous.
Health and Safety
Innocuous.
Personal Safety
Innocuous. no special measures need to be taken.
Carob Powder 5
Carob Powder is a 100% natural food ingredient made of roasted and then finely ground carob pulp and is available in different colours which correspond to the grade of roasting. the carob pulp is obtained from carob beans which in turn are the fruit of the Carob tree. Carob powder has many benefits which include - it is caffeine and theobromine free, very low in fat, high in fibre, residue free, nontoxic and fully compatible with other ingredients.
Info
Uses
Bakery products
Breakfast cereal
Chocolate
coatings and spreads
Colouring and Flavouring
Milk and soy shakes
Breakfast cereal
Chocolate
coatings and spreads
Colouring and Flavouring
Milk and soy shakes
Chemical Specification
Lead
<0.2ppm
Arsenic
<0.5ppm
Lead
<0.2ppm
Cadmium
<0.05ppm
Moisture
Max 4%
Protein
3% Min
Total Sugars
Min 5%
Mercury
<0.5ppm
Analysis
Appearance
Powder (dark brown).
Moisture
Max 4%
Fibre
Min 40%
Fat
Max 4%
Ash
Max 4.5%
Particle size
98% Min 75 micron
Microbiology
Yeast and Mould Gram
<1000 ufc/gr
E. Coli
<10 ufc/gr
Salmonella
Absence
Aflatoxin
<4ppb
Total Plate Count
<10000/gr
Storage and Handling
Packaging
25 or 50 kilo polythene lined propylene bags.
Storage
Due to being Hydroscopic the goods must not come in contact with water or rainfall and must be kept in a dry place.
Shelf Life: 2 years from date of manufacturing if kept in optimum storage conditions and original packaging.
Shelf Life: 2 years from date of manufacturing if kept in optimum storage conditions and original packaging.
Safety
Product Safety
Innocuous
Health and Safety
Innocuous
Personal Safety
Innocuous. No special measures need to be taken.
Paprika Oleoresin
Dark red viscous liquid obtained by solvent extraction of the dried pods of Capsicum annum L., followed by removal of solvent and standarised with sunflower oil.
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Uses
Colourings for various food products
Flavouring for various food products
Sweetener for meats and sauces
Poultry feeds
spices
Flavouring for various food products
Sweetener for meats and sauces
Poultry feeds
spices
Chemical Specification
Dye Strength
57-65 (E; 462nm in acetone)
Regulation Status
Colour additive permitted in foods according to EU Reg 1333/2008/EC, compliant with the purity criteria set by EU Reg 231/2012/EU. Food colour additive from certification according to US Code of Fed Reg 21CFR73.A.
Capsanthin/capsorubin content
2.7 -3.1%
Colour Units
37,620 - 42,900 cu
Specific Gravity
0.93 g/ml (Typical figure: Analysis performed once a year).
Composition
Paprika Extract (E160c), Sunflower Oil.
Analysis
Appearance
Viscous liquid.
Solubility
Oil soluble.
Colour
Deep red/orange.
Storage and Handling
Packaging
HDPE Jerrycan: 20 kg net
Storage
In a cool room, sheltered from light, moisture and oxygen.
Best before: 12 months under the previously mentioned conditions and in its original packaging.
Best before: 12 months under the previously mentioned conditions and in its original packaging.
