PRODUCT

CARMINEX™ ACID 90%

DESCRIPTION         

It is the free colouring matter Carminic Acid with a purity not less than 90%, obtained from an aqueous-alcoholic extract of cochineal (Dactylopius Coccus Costa). It is free of metals like calcium and aluminum.  This is the difference with carmine.

CERTIFICATION     

Sephardi Kosher Organization

APPROVAL  

Carminex™ Acid 90% 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

SOLUBILITY

Carminex™   Acid   90%   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 lists 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                         90.00%

Moisture                                    8.00%

Other natural solubles                 2.00%

ANALYSIS

All analysis approved under the FOOD

CHEMICAL CODEX III (FCC III).

PHYSICO-CHEMICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Particle Size                 :           100% mesh 200

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.