| Customization: | Available |
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| CAS No.: | 1343-78-8 |
| Formula: | C22h20o13 |
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Carmine/Cochineal (E120) is a natural red pigment extracted from female cochineal (Dactylopius coccus), with carminic acid as the main component. It has bright color, strong stability, light resistance and heat resistance, and is widely used in food (such as beverages, candies), cosmetics (lipstick, blush) and drug coloring.
Cochineal mainly grows in Peru, Mexico, Spain and other places. After artificial cultivation, it is dried, crushed, extracted and purified with acidic aqueous solution.
| Product Name | Carmine |
| Source | Female cochineal (Dactylopius coccus) |
| Specification | 50% |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
| Appearance | Red Powder |
1. Cochineal Carmine is an excellent natural food red pigment. It shows bright purplish red in weak acid or neutral environment, but its color changes under alkaline conditions. The maximum absorption of pigment solution at the pH value of 5.7 occurred at 494 nm.
2. The pigment had good storage stability and thermal stability, but poor light stability. After 24 hours of direct sunlight, the pigment retention rate was only 18.4%. In addition, the pigment has weak oxidation resistance and is greatly affected by metal ion Fe3 +. But the reducing substance can protect the color of pigment.
3. Cochineal Carmine is stable to most food additives and has a wide range of application.
1. Food industry
Widely used in beverages, candies, dairy products, jellies, pastries, ice cream, meat products, etc., providing bright red or pink.
Resistant to high temperatures in baked goods, maintaining stable color.
2. Cosmetics industry
Used in cosmetics such as lipstick, blush, eye shadow, nail polish, etc., providing a long-lasting and stable red tone.
Compared with synthetic pigments, it has better gloss and biocompatibility.
Suitable for baby skin care products with high safety.
3. Pharmaceutical industry
Used for coloring of drug coatings, capsules, and tablets to enhance the appearance appeal.
4. Textile and handicraft industry
As a natural dye used in silk, wool and other fabrics, the color is bright and not easy to fade after dyeing.
Used as advanced pigments in traditional paintings and crafts, such as Chinese painting pigments.
5. Other industries
Used as scientific research reagents (such as microscopic analysis, fluorescence detection).
As a natural colorant in pet food to enhance product appeal.
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