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ColorMaker IRON OXIDE

ColorMaker Iron Oxide is an insoluble mineral pigment. Consequently, its use in foods is limited. In comparison, iron oxide is used extensively in the cosmetic industry where it is combined with titanium dioxide to make a host of red, pink, beige, tan, and black colors. It is also combined with mica, making a wide variety of “pearlescent” colors used extensively in the cosmetic industry.

Ingredient Name: Iron Oxide

Functions: Food Coloring

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

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    Identification & Functionality

    Ingredient Name
    Ingredient Origin
    Pigment Type
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Ingredients
    Iron Oxide
    Food Additive Number
    E 172, INS 172

    Applications & Uses

    Food & Nutrition Applications
    Applications

    Iron oxide is an insoluble mineral pigment.  Consequently, its use in foods is limited.  In comparison, iron oxide is used extensively in the cosmetic industry where it is combined with titanium dioxide to make a host of red, pink, beige, tan, and black colors.  It is also combined with mica, making a wide variety of “pearlescent” colors used extensively in the cosmetic industry.

    Properties

    Color