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Imbarex S.A. Carmine Lake 52%

Imbarex Carmine Lake is a red colored powder produced from Aluminum Lake and Cochineal Carminic Acid. It is obtained by aqueous color extraction from the Cochineal, followed by a drying and grinding process. It provides a red colored solution.

INCI Name: Carmine

Ingredient Name: Carminic Acid

Functions: Food Coloring, Pigment

Pigment Type: Organic Pigments

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    Identification & Functionality

    INCI Name
    Ingredient Name
    Pigment Type
    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    CAS No.
    1390-65-4
    Food Additive Number
    E 120, INS 120

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Applications

    Ice-cream, bakery products, confectionery, snacks, soups, desserts, meat, and other food products with an aqueous phase. Red to pinkish red hue in the final product, depending on the food product, processing, and amount used.

    Directions for use

    Dilute using smooth water and Sodium Hydroxide at room temperature. Use constant agitation when adding powder. After sifting or filtering, add Propylene Glycol (5%), Glycerin (5%), Ethylic Alcohol (7%), and Potassium Hydroxide (or Ammonium Hydroxide) until pH reaches 11-11.5.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Soluble in
    Alkali Solutions
    Microbiological Values
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Total Viable CountMax. 1000cfu/ g
    Total YeastsMax. 100cfu/ g
    Total MoldsMax. 100cfu/ g
    SalmonellaAbsent in 25 g
    E. coli NumerationMax. 3MPN / g
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Carminic AcidMin. 52.0%
    MoistureMax. 10.0
    pH (1% in aqueous solution)Min. 4.0
    Density0.25 - 0.45Kg/L
    Heavy Metals
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    ArsenicMax. 1ppm
    LeadMax. 2ppm
    MercuryMax. 1ppm
    CadmiumMax. 1ppm
    Total Heavy MetalsMax. 10

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Approvals and Labeling

    The color is in full compliance with the specifications for identity and purity given by the JECFA, with the EU Regulation 231/2012, with later amendments for E120, and with existing legislation described in 21 CFR 73.100. In the United States, no certification is necessary and the color may be used in whichever amount required as long as it is consistent with Good Manufacturing Practices. The product itself is not a GMO and no GMO ingredient is contained in it or used during its production process. No GM labeling on the final food product is required.

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packaging
    • Available in 5, 20 and 25 kg Plastic bags
    • Available inside PE drums or Fiber drums

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf Life
    2 years
    Storage
    • Store in a cool (15°C - 25°C), dry and ventilated area in its proper container tightly sealed.
    • If the product is stored under these conditions, it will maintain its properties up to 2 years from the date of manufacture.