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FoodRGB Spirulina Extract E18 (ZL-04)

Ingredient Name: Spirulina Extract

Color: Blue

Functions: Food Coloring

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Solubility: Water Soluble

Labeling Claims: Natural

    Knowde Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Ingredient Name
    Ingredient Origin
    Food Ingredients Functions
    CNS No.
    8.137
    Molecular formula
    C34H39 N3O6
    Ingredients
    Spirulina Extract
    Food Additive Number
    E 134, INS 134
    Labeling

    Colored with Spirulina Extract, Spirulina Extract (Color)

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims
    Food Ingredients Features

    Applications & Uses

    Food & Nutrition Applications
    Application

    Ice Cream, Panned Candy, Yogurt and fruit preparation, frosting

    Properties

    Color
    Physical Form
    Solubility
    Molecular Weight
    585.71
    Appearance
    Powder
    Flavor
    Characteristic
    Soluble in
    Cold and warm water to make a homogeneous transparent solution.
    Physico-Chemical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Arsenic Conentmax. 2.0ppmAtom absorption
    Color Valuemin. 18UV
    Heavy metal (as Lead)max. 20.0ppmColorimetry
    Lead Contentmax. 2.0ppmAtom absorption
    Loss on Dryingmax. 5.0%Drying
    Mercury Contentmax. 1.0ppmAtom absorption
    Particle Size (Pass throuh mesh# 60)min. 100Sieving
    Microbiological Values
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Escherichia coliNegative/1gBacterial culture
    Mould & Yeast Countmax. 100cfu/gBacterial culture
    SalmonellaNegative/25gBacterial culture
    Thermophilic Bacteriamax. 300cfu/gBacterial culture
    Total Plate Countmax. 1000cfu/gBacterial culture
    Beneficial Properties

    Color : Blue, and it is possible to obtain green and purple shades by blending with other natural colors.

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Regulatory Status

    USA : color additive, CFR Part 73.530, Spirulina extract
    Europe : Coloring food, without E-number

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packaging

    0.5kg/pack (Inner Packaging - PE bag, Outer Packaing - aluminum foil bag), 5kg food grade bag in box.

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf Life
    24 Months
    Shelf Life

    24 months if stored in unopened containers under the recommended storage conditions.

    Stability & Storage

    Heat Stability : Stable understand 40℃
    pH Stability : Stable at pH 4.5 to 8.0
    Storage Condition : Store in a tightly-closed container in a cool, dark place.