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Gutkind
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 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.
