Colours

Bringing the shade and intensity to ensure the final visual effect draws the attention of your buyers.

Carmine

Carmine is the aluminium lake of the colouring principle, Carminic acid obtained by aqueous extraction from the Cochineal Intact. (Dactviopius coccus costa). Carmine is a red pigment which is also suitable for the manufacture of liquid Carmine products.

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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

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

Dark red viscous liquid obtained by solvent extraction of the dried pods of Capsicum annum L., followed by removal of solvent. This oleoresin can be dispersed on dry/liquid carriers such as salt, dextrose, edible oils, lecithin, benzyl alcohol, etc.