F Gutkind Carmine

F Gutkind Carmine is the aluminum lake of the coloring 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.

Ingredient Name: Carmine

Functions: Food Coloring

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Ingredient Origin
Food Ingredients Functions
Ingredients
Carmine, Cochineal Extract
Food Additive Number
E 120, INS 120

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications
Uses
  • Bakery, Beverages, Confectionery, Dairy, Meat and Sauces and Dressings.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Red Powder
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic (in dil NH7)max. 1.0%
Insoluble (in dil NH5)max. 1.0%
Dye Strength at 518nm (0.0025% DSB In dil NH3)min. O.D = 0.400
Insoluble Matter (in dilNH3)max. 1.0%
Lead (in dil NH6)max. 1.0%
Loss on Drying (in dil NH4)max. 1.0%
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
SolubilitySoluble in Alkali, insoluble in water.
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aerobic Plate Count/Grammax. 1000/g
E. Coli (Absent in)1g
Salmonella (Absent in)25g
Yeast and Mould Grammax. 50/g

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Storage & Handling

Handling Information

Packaging: Carmine is available in 25kg and 50kg fiber 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.