PRODUCT | CARMINEX™ ACID 96% PROTEIN FREE
DESCRIPTION | It is the purest free colouring matter Carminic Acid with a concentration not less than 96%, obtained from a successive crystallisation of a cochineal aqueous-alcoholic extract (Dactylopius Coccus Costa), after eliminating proteins, resins, fats ans waxes. It is free of proteins and metals like calcium and aluminum. This is the difference with carmine.
CERTIFICATION | Sephardi Kosher Organization
APPROVAL | Carminex™ Acid 96% Protein Free is in full compliance with the directives of the European Union Colour n° E 120, the National Formulary and 21 CFR 73.100 for Cochineal derivatives.
SYNONYMS | Natural Red 4. C.I. 75470. Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registry number 1260-17-9. EEC CODE E 120.
USE | It is used as colourant in foods, drugs, cosmetics and also as a raw material for acid stable red colour production. Its protein free characteristics makes this product suitable for applications where allergenic reactions are not desired.
SOLUBILITY | Carminex™ Acid 96% Protein Free is 100% soluble in water in all range of pH, in alcohol and propylene glycol.
STABILITY | Highly resistant to light oxidation, change in pH, microbiological attacks. Very stable toward heat up to 130 centigrade degrees, but unstable above that temperature.
APPLICATION | Food Industry: jams, sauces, confectionery, alcoholic beverage, soft drinks. The FDA list the carmine among colours permitted in foods, without limitation and exempt from certification.
CONSERVATION | Two years at normal temperature. Store in a cold and dry location (5-15ºC). No refrigeration needed. Prevent from humidity.
COMPOSITION | Carminic Acid 96.00% Moisture 4.00%
ANALYSIS | All analysis approved under the FOOD CHEMICAL CODEX III (FCC III).
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONS | Particle Size : 100% mesh 200 Protein content : Less than 0.2% Aluminium : Less than 1 ppm. Lead : Less than 5 ppm. Arsenic : Less than 0.1 ppm. Mercury : Less than 0.1 ppm. Other heavy metals : Less than 20 ppm.
RESIDUAL SOLVENTS | Methylalcohol : Less than 20 ppm.
MICROBIOLOGICAL STANDARD | Total plate count : Less than 1000/g. Mould count : Less than 100/g. Yeast count : Less than 100/g. Coliforms : Less than 3/g. Salmonella : Not detected Vibrio-cholera : Not detected E coli : Not detected
PACKING | Double polyethylene bags of 5, 25, 50 or 100 Kg. inside a fiber drum.
AVAILABILITY | 1000 Kg/month.