Carmine is a red colour based on carminic acid (CAS 1260-17-9, C22H20O13, MW 492.39), designated E120 and produced from the dried bodies of the cochineal insect (Dactylopius coccus). It gives stable red to pink shades with good heat and light fastness, the hue shifting with pH, and the commercial lake or liquor is standardised on carminic acid content. Because it is insect-derived it must be flagged for vegan and vegetarian lines. It is supplied as a red powder or liquor and manufactured into powders, liquids, gummies and tablet coatings.
- Powders
- Liquids
- Gummies
- Tablets
Applications
Stable red colouring of powders, liquids, gummies and tablet coatings where non-vegan ingredients are acceptable.
Documentation & quality
Every order is backed by the documents your quality team files, and the controls behind them.
Certificate of Analysis
every batchSpecification sheet
on requestAllergen statement
on requestGMO statement
on requestTraceability
on requestSafety Data Sheet
where applicableHow it’s controlled
- Identity verified on every incoming raw material
- Screened for heavy metals and microbial contaminants
- Full batch and lot traceability
- Produced under our certified NSF GMP system