PRODUCT | CARMINEX™ WATER SOLUBLE 50%
DESCRIPTION | It is a Hydrosoluble Carmine available under the form of a dark spray-dried dye powder, obtained from the alkaline aqueous extract of cochineal (Dactylopius coccus costa), which under certain conditions gives a complex aluminium calcium, salt, known under the name NATURAL CARMINE. The colouring principle is the Carminic Acid.
CERTIFICATION | Sephardi Kosher Organization
APPROVAL | Carminex™ Water Soluble 50% 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 Abstract Service (CAS) registry number 1390-65-4. EEC CODE E 120
CONCENTRATION | 50% 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™ Water Soluble 50% is completely soluble in water.
STABILITY | Highly resistant to light oxidation, change pH and microbiological attacks. Very stable toward heat up to 130 Centigrade degrees, but unstable above that temperature.
APPLICATION | Food Industry : dairy desserts, processed cheese, ice cream, jams, sauces, processed meat, confectionery, snacks, alcoholic beverage, baked goods. The FDA list the carmine among colours permitted in foods, without limitation and exempt from certification.
CONSERVATION | Two years at normal temperature. Stores in a cold and dry location (5°-15°C). No refrigeration needed. Prevent from humidity.
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONS | Particle Size : 100% mesh 200 Moisture : Less than 10% 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.