What is Cochineal Carmine Powder?
Cochineal Carmine is a natural pigment extracted from female cochineal parasitized on cactus plants, and a red pigment extracted from female cochineal dry body after grinding with water. The main ingredient is cochineal acid (also known as carminic acid, which is an anthraquinone derivative).
Cochineal is a natural coloring that provides a characteristic pink, red or purple hue while demonstrating excellent heat and light stability.Cochineal insects are soft-bodied, flat, oval-shaped scale insects, native to tropical and subtropical South America and Mexico. They live on cacti, feeding on the plant’s moisture and nutrients.Carminic acid is a substance found in high concentration in cochineal insects. It is extracted from the insect’s body and eggs and is mixed with aluminum or calcium salts to make carmine dye (also known as cochineal).
The words Cochineal, Cochineal Extract, Carmine, Crimson Lake, Natural Red 4, C.I. 75470, E120, and even some ‘natural colorings’ refer to a dye called ‘carminic acid’, which is primarily used as a food coloring and in cosmetics.
Cochineal red and curcumin, annatto, chili red, β-carotene, etc. can be compounded into a series of products with different shades.
Cochineal Extract Carmine Powder Specifications
| Product Name | Cochineal Extract Carmine Powder |
| Alternate Name | Cochineal, Natural Red 4, Crimson Lake |
| Latin Name | Dactylopius coccus |
| Source | Dactylopius coccus Costa |
| Specification | 10%, 20%, 50% carminic acid |
| Appearance | Dark Red Powder |
| CAS | 1343-78-8 |
| Grade | Food grade |
| Solubility | Soluble in water and alcohol, slightly soluble in oils |
| Application | Natural Pigment Applied in Food industry，Nutraceuticals，Dietary supplement,Cosmetic |
| Certificate | Kosher, Halal, EU, USDA, HACCP, FSSC 22000, Organic,FDA,QS |
| Sample | 10-50g Sample For free |
| MOQ | 1kg |
| OEM Service | Private label and Customized package |
| Packaging | 1-5kg/25kg(aluminum foil bag/carton/cardboard drum) |
| Shelf life | 2 year,Available InBulk, Private Label/OEM, Individually Packaged Goods |
Application of Cochineal Carmine Powder
- Cochineal carmine can be used for lipstick,foundation,eye shadow,eyeliner,nail polish and baby products;
- Cochineal carmine is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a coating for tablets and pellets and as a coloring agent for
- capsule shells;
- Cochineal carmine can also be used for coloring foods such as sweets,drinks and meat products;
- Cochineal carmine and yellow,orange,red pigment,such as curcumin,bismuth orange,red peppers,β-carotene mix can be adjusted out a series of different shades of products;
- Cochineal carmine is a natural pigment. Its physical and chemical properties are very stable, and be regarded as the safest natural pigment and used in food, cosmetics, medicine and textiles.
Cochineal Carmine Powder Quality Supplier And Manufacturer
VP Trading are a global supplier of a broad range of food ingredients that adhere to strict regulations and quality control standards to ensure the safety and suitability of our ingredients, providing the basis for creating innovative foods with the desired nutritional profile and functionality, meeting the growing demand for specialized ingredients for various dietary requirements (e.g. vegan, gluten-free or low in sugar). We adhere to strict food safety standards to prevent contamination and ensure that ingredients are safe to consume.
Our supply includes nutritional ingredients (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals, functional ingredients (emulsifiers, thickeners, preservatives and colorants) as well as gluten-free ingredients or special dietary ingredients etc.
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