PRODUCT | N BIXINEX™ LIQUID 1.2%
DESCRIPTION | N Bixinex™ Liquid 1.2% is a dark orange liquid solution of Norbixin in alkaline medium.
SYNONYMS | Natural orange 4 CI75120. Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number 1393-63-1. EEC CODE: E160 (b)
CERTIFICATION | Sephardi Kosher Organization
APPROVAL | N Bixinex™ Liquid 1.2% fully complies with the requirements of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (Chapter 21, Part 1-99 Section 73.30) for Annato Colours and is exempt from U.S. certification.
CONCENTRATION | Not less than 1.2% (FAO / FDA analysis method).
SOLUBILITY | Completely miscible in water without any oil material residue or sediment. Insoluble in oil.
STABILITY | Moderately stable toward light and heat. It has good stability against oxidation, change in pH, and microbiological attacks.
APPLICATION | Food industry (alcoholic beverages, dairy desserts, dry pet foods, snack foods, processed cheese, ice cream, baked goods, icings, seafood).
CONSERVATION | Protect from exposure to light, air, humidity and excessive heat. Store in well-sealed plastic bottles .
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONS | Mercury : Not detected Lead : Less than 5 ppm Arsenic : Less than 1 ppm Other heavy metals : Less than 10 ppm pH : 11 – 11.50
RESIDUAL SOLVENTS | METHANOL : Less than 10 ppm N-HEXANE : Less than 10 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 | Sealed plastic bottles of 5, 20, 50 or 200Kg. .
AVAILABILITY | 5000 Kg/month.