CARMINE

Carmine is a natural colorant derived from the cochineal insect Dactylopius Coccus Costa which grows on cacti in Central and South America. Nowadays a large part of the cochineal comes from Peru where it grows in nature as well as on plantations due to the ideal climate of the country. 

Out of cochineal with water extraction a solution of Carminic acid is obtained. With further purification a stable water soluble Carminic acid is obtained. When Carminic acid reacts with calcium and aluminum a Carmine lakes are obtained.

Cochineal extract and carmine are natural anthraquinone red colors. Depending on the extractionmethod, water or alcohol different shades of the carmine pigment can be obtained, ranging from

bright “strawberry” magenta red in low PH to “blackcurrant” purple in high PH. Carmine has e

cellent heat and light stability and is used as food coloring in; processed fish and meat, confectionary, dairy, bakery, snacks, juice drinks and healthcare & cosmetics.

Function:

Packaging Detail

1) 1kg/bag (1kg net weight, 1.1kg gross weight, packed in an aluminum foil bag)
2) 25kg/drum (25kg net weight, 28kg gross weight; Packed in a cardboard-drum with two plastic-bags inside; Drum Size: 510mm high, 360mm diameter)

Shelf Life

2 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light.

Storage

Stored in a cool and dry well-closed container. Keep away from moisture and strong light/heat.

Delivery

Usually within3-5 working days after full payment.

Shipping

EMS,DHL, TNT, UPS ,FEDEX, BY AIR, BY SEA 
DHL Express, FedEx and EMS for quantity less than 50KG 
Sea shipping for quantity over 500KG; And air shipping is available for 50KG above;
For high value products, please select air shipping and DHL express for safe