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Carmine

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.
Paprika Oleoresin

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

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.
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