Carmine, an aqueous azo colorant, its chemical name is 1- (4' -sulfonyl -1' -naphthalene azo) -2-naphthol -6, 8-disulfonate trisodium salt, is an isomer of amaranth, the molecular formula is C20H11O10N2S3Na3. In recent years, it has been reported that carmine and Sudan red I banned by European Union standards belong to the same azo pigments, azo compounds can be metabolized in the body to produce mutagenic precursor - aromatic amine compounds.
Carmine is red to dark red uniform particles or powder, odorless. Light resistance, good acid resistance, strong heat resistance (105℃), poor reduction resistance; Poor bacterial tolerance. Soluble in water, the aqueous solution is red; Soluble in glycerol, slightly soluble in alcohol, insoluble in oil; Maximum absorption wavelength 508nm±2nm. Stable to citric acid and tartaric acid; It turns brown on alkali. The coloring property is similar to amaranth.
Carmine from the appearance of red to dark red powder, easy to dissolve in water, glycerin, difficult to dissolve in ethanol, insoluble in oil.
Carmine (Carmine red) is a "semi-synthetic" dye that is a combination of aluminum and the natural dye Cochineal. Cochineal is isolated from insects native to Mexico and South America. Carmine is a widely used "natural" food additive. Carmine can cause hypersensitivity reactions.
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Product Name | Carmine |
CAS NO. | 1390-65-4 |
Appearance | Red Powder |
Purity | 99% |
Melting Point | 138-140ºC |
Density | > 1.0 |
Storage | Room temp |
Application | Food coloring (colorant); Food coloring and color protectants |
Usage | Carmine is often used as Food coloring (colorant). |
Carmes as a food coloring can be used for fruit juice drinks, prepared wine, carbonated beverages, candy, pastries, ice cream, yogurt and other food coloring, but can not be used in jerky, meat preserved products, aquatic products and other foods, mainly to prevent some criminals through the use of color to cover up the appearance of bad raw meat such as spoiled meat, to deceive consumers.
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