PRODUCT | CARMINEX™ 90% PROTEIN FREE
DESCRIPTION | Red brilliant powder obtained from aqueous extract of cochineal (Dactylopius Coccus Costa), after eliminating proteins, resins, fats ans waxes. This extract, under certain conditions, gives a complex aluminium – calcium salt known under the name Natural Carmine.
CERTIFICATION | Sephardi Kosher Organization
APPROVAL | Carminex™ 90% 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.
CONCENTRATION | Not less than 90% as Carminic Acid.
ANALYSIS | All analysis approved under the FOOD CHEMICAL CODEX II (FCCII)
SOLUBILITY | Carminex™ 96% Protein Free is not soluble in neutral water but completely soluble in alkaline water.
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.
PROTEINS | Less than 1%
ADVANTAGES | Carminex™ 90% Protein Free is completely free of other unknown cochineal extract solubles present in low purity carmines that may cause not desired reactions in some food color apllication. Its purity characteristic allows formulator to know exactly what it is added. Besides, this product has an extremely easy solubility in alkaline water, with strong color value, perfect shade and high penetrating power that make Carminex™ 90% Protein Free leading color for food application.
APPLICATION | Food (soups, meat products, spices), pharmaceutical industries. The FDA lists the carmine among colours permitted in foods, without limitation and exempt from certification.
ANALYSIS | All analysis approved under the FOOD CHEMICAL CODEX III (FCC III).
METALS | Mercury : less than 1 ppm Lead : less than 5 ppm Arsenic : less than 0.1 ppm Other heavy metals : 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
PARTICLE SIZE | 100% through mesh 200
PACKING | Double polyethylene bags of 5, 25, 50 or 100 Kg. inside a fiber drum.
AVAILABILITY | 1000 Kg/month.