Imbarex S.A. Carmine OS 10%

Imbarex Carmine OS is a dark red viscous oil dispersible product. It is obtained by aqueous color extraction from the Cochineal, followed by a drying and grinding process, and then suspended in a GMO free vegetable oil.

INCI Name: Carmine

Functions: Food Coloring, Pigment

Pigment Type: Organic Pigments

    Knowde Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    INCI Name
    Pigment Type
    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    CAS No.
    1390-65-4

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Applications

    This Product is designed for use in products for cosmetic and the food industry as well (snacks, dressings, dairy, meat industry, etc). It produces a dark red color depending on the product and the quantity used.

    Directions for use

    It can be mixed with oil solution or waxy mixture, in concentrations from 0.01 g/kg depending on the color shade required.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Solubility
    Dispersible in
    Fats
    Microbiological Values
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Total Viable Countmax. 1000cfu/ g
    Total Yeastsmax. 100cfu/ g
    Total Moldsmax. 100cfu/ g
    SalmonellaAbsent in 10 g
    E. coli Numerationmax. 3MPN / g
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Color Contentmin. 10.0%
    Moisturemax. 1.0%
    pHmax. 8.0
    Density0.90 - 1.20Kg/L
    Aluminum Contentmax. 0.20%
    Heavy Metals
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Arsenicmax. 1ppm
    Leadmax. 1.5ppm
    Mercurymax. 0.5ppm
    Cadmiummax. 0.1ppm

    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 established in Commission Regulation EU 2018/1472 of 28 September 2018 for E120, and with existing FDA legislation described in 21 CFR 73.100. 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 4Kg and 20Kg plastic Gallon Jugs
    • Available in 180 Kg. Steel drums.

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf Life
    24 months
    Storage
    • It should be protected from direct exposure to light and heat.
    • It is recommended to store in a cool, dry and ventilated area in a tightly sealed container.