Cochineal Carmine

 

Cochineal carmine is a natural pigment extracted from female cochineal insects, with carminic acid as its main component and a molecular formula of C₂₂H₂₀O₁₃. Product Features:

 

• Physical form: Red powder.
• Solubility: Insoluble in cold water, dilute acids, and organic solvents; slightly soluble in hot water/ethanol; easily soluble in alkaline solutions.
• pH sensitivity: Orange-yellow in acidic environments, deep red in neutral environments, and purplish-red in alkaline environments.

 

 

Item	Specification	Test result
Physical Contro
Appearance	Red powder	Conforms
Odor	Characteristic	Conforms
Taste	Characteristic	Conforms
Purity	≥99%	Conforms
Loss on Drying	≤5.0%	Conforms
Ash	≤5.0%	Conforms
Particle size	95% pass 80 mesh	Conforms
Allergens	None	Conforms
Chemical Control
Heavy metals	NMT 10ppm	Conforms
Arsenic	NMT 2ppm	Conforms
Lead	NMT 2ppm	Conforms
Cadmium	NMT 2ppm	Conforms
Mercury	NMT 2ppm	Conforms
Microbiological Control
Total Plate Count	10,000cfu/g Max	Conforms
Yeast & Mold	1,000cfu/g Max	Conforms
E.Coli	Negative	Negative
Salmonella	Negative	Negative

 

 

1. High Safety

• Non-carcinogenic, non-teratogenic, and non-toxic.
• Approved by the US FDA for use in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, and cochineal carmine is the only organic pigment permitted for use in the eye area.

 

2. Strong Stability

• Resistant to light, heat, and oxidation, with a low fading rate.
• Insensitive to sulfur dioxide, suitable for long-term storage.

 

3. Potential Anti-Cancer Effects
Studies show it can prevent DNA damage caused by carcinogens, and has potential antiviral and anti-cancer effects.

 

4. Cosmetic Applications
In cosmetics, cochineal carmine also has moisturizing and lip line repairing effects.

 

 

1. Food Industry

• Meat products
• Dairy products
• Confectionery/Beverages
• Baked goods

 

2. Cosmetics

• Cosmetics: Lipstick, foundation, eyeshadow, nail polish.
• Skincare products: Used to improve dry and peeling lips.

 

3. Oral Care

• Mouthwash
• Tooth powder
• Toothpaste colorants

 

4. Pharmaceuticals and Industry

• Pharmaceutical coatings: Coloring of capsule shells and tablet coatings.
• Textile dyeing: Used with aluminum/tin salt mordants to produce bright red colors in silk and wool.
• Laboratory reagents: cochineal carmine is used in microscopic analysis, fluorescence detection, and as an indicator for ammonia solution titration.

 

5. Feed Additives

Coloring of pet food and aquatic feed.

 

6. Art/Ink
Traditional natural dye, providing vibrant and long-lasting colors.

 

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