Enhanced TDS
Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Pigment Type
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 1390-65-4
- Food Additive Number
- E 120, INS 120
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Applications
Ice-cream, bakery products, confectionery, snacks, soups, desserts, meat, and other food products with an aqueous phase. Red to pinkish red hue in the final product, depending on the food product, processing, and amount used.
- Directions for use
Dilute using smooth water and Sodium Hydroxide at room temperature. Use constant agitation when adding powder. After sifting or filtering, add Propylene Glycol (5%), Glycerin (5%), Ethylic Alcohol (7%), and Potassium Hydroxide (or Ammonium Hydroxide) until pH reaches 11-11.5.
Properties
- Color
- Physical Form
- Solubility
- Soluble in
- Alkali Solutions
- Microbiological Values
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Total Viable Count Max. 1000 cfu/ g - Total Yeasts Max. 100 cfu/ g - Total Molds Max. 100 cfu/ g - Salmonella Absent in 25 g - - E. coli Numeration Max. 3 MPN / g - - Specifications
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Carminic Acid Min. 52.0 % - Moisture Max. 10.0 - - pH (1% in aqueous solution) Min. 4.0 - - Density 0.25 - 0.45 Kg/L - - Heavy Metals
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Arsenic Max. 1 ppm - Lead Max. 2 ppm - Mercury Max. 1 ppm - Cadmium Max. 1 ppm - Total Heavy Metals Max. 10 - -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Approvals and Labeling
The color is in full compliance with the specifications for identity and purity given by the JECFA, with the EU Regulation 231/2012, with later amendments for E120, and with existing legislation described in 21 CFR 73.100. In the United States, no certification is necessary and the color may be used in whichever amount required as long as it is consistent with Good Manufacturing Practices. The product itself is not a GMO and no GMO ingredient is contained in it or used during its production process. No GM labeling on the final food product is required.
Packaging & Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Storage
- Store in a cool (15°C - 25°C), dry and ventilated area in its proper container tightly sealed.
- If the product is stored under these conditions, it will maintain its properties up to 2 years from the date of manufacture.