CARMINE HM
HM
Description: IMBAREX Carmine HM is a dark colored water-soluble powder produced from Aluminum Lake and Cochineal Carminic Acid. It is obtained by aqueous color extraction from the Cochineal, followed by a spray-drying process. It provides an intense blue colored solution.
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Application and Appearance in Food: Ice-cream, bakery products, confectionery, snacks, soups, desserts, meat, and other food products with an aqueous phase.
Violet to red-yellowish hue in the final product, depending on the food product, processing, and amount used.
Directions for use: Dilute using smooth water only at room temperature. Use constant agitation when adding powder. After sifting or filtering, add Propylene Glycol (5%), Glycerin (5%), and Potassium Hydroxide (or Ammonium Hydroxide) until pH reaches 11-11.5.
Storage: It is recommended to store in a cool (15°C - 25°C), dry and ventilated area in its proper container tightly sealed.
Shelf life: If the product is stored under these conditions, it will maintain its properties up to 2 years from the date of manufacture.
CARMINE CM-50
CM50
Description: IMBAREX Carmine CM-50 is a purple colored powder produced from Aluminum Lake and Cochineal Carminic Acid. It is obtained by aqueous color extraction from the Cochineal, followed by a drying and grinding process. It provides an intense violet colored solution.
Solubility: Soluble in alkali solutions.
Application and Appearance in Food: Ice-cream, bakery products, confectionery, snacks, soups, desserts, meat, and other food products with an aqueous phase.
Violet to bluish 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.
Storage: Store in a cool (15°C - 25°C), dry and ventilated area in its proper container tightly sealed.
Shelf life: If the product is stored under these conditions, it will maintain its properties up to 1 year from the date of manufacture.