Natural Red Colorant, 50% Cochineal, Carmine

Carmine, also calledcochineal,cochineal extract,crimson lakeorcarminelake,natural red 4,C.I. 75470,orE120, is apigmentof a bright-redcolor obtained from the aluminium salt ofcarminic acidTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF CARMINE WS 50%
NAME:CARMINE WS 50%C.I. N°75470EEC N°: E120DEscriptION:CARMINE WS 50% is a bright red natural colorant which is obtained by aqueous extraction of cochineal (Dactyloplus coccus Costa). The pigment is subsequently dried using a Spray Dry.PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:Appearance:Dark brown fine powder.Strength:Not less than 50% Carmine Acid (FCCII)pH:9 - 12 Solubility:Water soluble.Stability:pH:More than 3.5 (Do not precipitate).Stable to the light and heatShade:Ph 4-6.5: bluish red solutions.
Ph 6.5-9: Purple red solutions.Carrier:Dextrins is free of GMOs.PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL SPECIFICATION:Moisture:Not more than 12%Arsenic:Not more than 1 mg/KgMercury:Not more than 1 mg/KgLead:Not more than 5 mg/KgCadmium:Not more than 1 mg/KgHeavy metals (as Pb):Not more than 40 mg/kgMICROBIOLOGICAL SPECIFICATION:Total plate Count:Not more than 1000 /gMould:Not more than 100 /gYeast:Not more than 100 /gSalmonella Detection:Negative / 25 gAPPLICATIONS:CARMINE WS 50% Can be used to add color in beverages, confectionery, dairy, meat products, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, etc.RECOMMENDED DOSAGE0.001% - 0.005% depending to the shade to want to obtainedPACKING:Double polyethylene bags of 25Kg, inside a fiber drum.STORAGE:This product must be stored in a cool and dark environment at temperatures no more than 30ºC proper store is crucial to avoid possible degradation over time.ALLERGEN INFORMATIONThis product is free of Allergens and GMO's based on information reserved by over supplier / manufacturer which can be provided upon request.
This product does not have to be labeled according to Regulations (EC) Nº1829/2003 and 1830/2003.SHELF LIFE:
Two years, in adequate conditions of storage.LEGISLATION:In full compliance with the EEC Specifications E120 for Cochineal and 21 CFR sec. 73,100 Specifications for Cochineal Extract and the JEFCFA Specification. Declaration depends on local legislation.