Food Colorants Cochineal Extract Carmine Red Powder

Product Description

What is Carmine Red Pigment？

Carmine Red Pigment (also known as Cochineal Extract, Natural Red 4, CI 75470, E120) is a vibrant natural red colorant derived from the female cochineal insect (Dactylopius coccus). It offers excellent stability and a bright, intense red hue ranging from pinkish-red to purple-red depending on pH conditions.

Cochineal acid is a substance with high content in cochineal insects. It is extracted from the body and eggs of insects and mixed with aluminum or calcium salts to make cochineal. Cochineal red and cochineal extract are mainly used as food coloring and cosmetics.

Our Carmine pigment is produced under strict quality control, ensuring consistent color performance and compliance with international food safety standards.

Carmine Red Pigment Specification

Cochineal Carmine Red Applications

• Food:

Cochineal Carmine Red is widely used as a food coloring agent, such as in candies, beverages, and meat products. It is considered a high-quality natural red pigment, and many countries (including Europe, the United States, Japan, and China) permit its use as a food additive.

• Cosmetics:

Cochineal Carmine Red is also widely used in cosmetics, such as lipsticks, foundations, eyeshadows, eyeliners, and nail polishes. It can increase color saturation and longevity, while enhancing the texture and visual appeal of products.

• Pharmaceuticals:

In the pharmaceutical industry, Cochineal Carmine Red is used as a coating material for tablets and microcapsules, as well as a coloring agent for capsule shells.

• Textiles:

Cochineal Carmine Red can also be used for dyeing textiles, producing beautiful deep red, pink, and light red hues on wool and silk, but it is not suitable for cotton.

• Others:

In addition, Cochineal Carmine Red can be used as an indicator for titrating ammonia solutions and for microscopic analysis and fluorescence analysis.

Cochineal Carmine Red Safety and Stability

• Safety: Cochineal Carmine Red is a non-toxic and harmless substance with no side effects or sensitizing effects on the human body. It is the only organic pigment permitted for use in the eyes in the United States, and the only natural pigment that can be used simultaneously in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
• Stability: Cochineal Carmine Red is very stable in its physicochemical properties, able to withstand high temperatures, light, oxidation, and other conditions, and does not easily react or decompose with other substances. However, its photostability is poor; the pigment retention rate decreases significantly after direct sunlight exposure.

FAQ

Is carmine red safe to consume?
Yes, carmine (also labeled as E120 or Natural Red 4) is generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies like the FDA. It is a natural red pigment derived from crushed cochineal insects. However, it can trigger severe allergic reactions in some individuals and is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Is carmine natural or artificial?
Carmine (E120, color index No. 75470) is the most frequently studied common natural FC. It is a naturally derived red color, carminic acid, which is extracted from cochineal, produced by the dried female insect DactylopiuscoccusCosta, a parasite of the prickly pear cactus.

Can vegans eat carmine?
Is Carmine Vegan? Carmine is made by boiling and grinding up cochineal beetles, and is therefore not vegan. Cochineal beetles are native to desert environments and feed upon the prickly pear cactus.

What is another name for carmine?
Carmine – also called cochineal (when it is extracted from the cochineal insect), cochineal extract, crimson lake, or carmine lake – is a pigment of a bright-red color obtained from the aluminium complex derived from carminic acid. Specific code names for the pigment include natural red 4, C.I.

High-quality Cochineal Extract Carmine Red Powder Supplier

Green Spring is a leading supplier and distributor of natural food colorings, offering high-quality wholesale food colorings at highly competitive prices.

As a premium supplier of natural food colorings, we offer one of the most comprehensive product lines for the food, beverage, pet food, health, and nutrition industries. With 26 years of experience, we are able to provide your business with high-quality natural food colorings at highly competitive prices.

We offer a wide variety of natural food colorings derived from spices, herbs, and fruits and vegetables. Our products include phycocyanin, spirulina green, Sodium copper chlorophyllin, lycopene, curcumin, butterfly pea pollen, red yeast rice, carmine, and more… We are committed to providing safe, vibrant, and sustainable solutions for food and beverage brands. Create the best-looking, plant-based, clean-label products using our diverse range of natural food colorings.

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