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.