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.