- INCI Name:Carmine
- Ingredient Name:Carminic Acid
- Functions:Pigment, Food Coloring
- Pigment Type:Organic Pigments
Imbarex Carminic Acid is a dark reddish-brown colored powder produced from the cochineal. It is obtained by a solvent extraction of the carminic acid, followed by a process of elimination of proteins, a crystallization process and a final spray drying. It provides an intense colored solution that can go from orange to red.