# PRODUCT | # CARMINEX™ CUSTOMIZED # SHADE 52%
# DESCRIPTION | # It is a Carmine Lake presented under the form of a Red dye powder, obtained from the aqueous extract of cochineal (Dactylopius coccus costa), which under certain conditions gives a complex aluminium calcium salt, known as NATURAL CARMINE. This high covering strength dye is composed of very small-sized particles. The shade, available in reddish, yellowish and blueish, is elaborated with respect to the special requirements of the clients.
# CERTIFICATION | # Sephardi Kosher Organization
# APPROVAL | # Carminex™ Customized shade 52% 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 CI 75470. Chemical Abstracts # Service (CAS) registry number 1390-65-4. EEC CODE E 120.
# CONCENTRATION | 52% as Carminic Acid. The concentration is # adjusted with natural carriers GMO free.
# ANALYSIS | All analysis approved under the FOOD # CHEMICAL CODEX II (FCCII)
# SOLUBILITY | # Carminex™ Customized shade 52% is not soluble in neutral water, diluted acids, ethanol, and propylene glycol but completely soluble in alkaline water.
# STABILITY | Highly resistant to light oxidation, change in pH # and microbiological attacks. Very stable toward heat up to 130 Centigrade degrees, but unstable above that temperature.
# APPLICATION | # Specially elaborated for using in DRY MIXES in the food industry (dairy desserts, processed cheese, ice cream, jams, sauces, processed meat, confectionery, snacks, alcoholic beverage, baked goods), cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. The FDA lists Carmine among colours permitted in foods, cosmetics and drugs, without limitation and exempt from certification.
# CONSERVATION | # Two years at normal temperature. Store in a cold and dry location (5-15°C). No refrigeration needed. Prevent from humidity.
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL # SPECIFICATIONS | Particle Size : 100% mesh 300 Moisture : less than 15% Mercury : less than 1 ppm Lead : less than 5 ppm Arsenic : less than 0.1 ppm # Other heavy metals : less than 20 ppm.
# RESIDUAL SOLVENTS | # NONE
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 fibre drum.
# AVAILABILITY | # 4000 Kg/month.