Cochineal raw Materials Powder

CAS:1343-78-8

MF:C22H20O13

MW:492.39

EINECS:215-680-6

Specification​: 99% min Cochineal Powder

Sample:Cochineal Powder

Packaging:1kg/bag, 25kg/drum

Brand: Henrikang

Appearance:red

Storage: Cool Dry Place

Shelf Life: 2 Years

Test Method: HPLC

Cochineal Powder Usage and Synthesis.

1. Cochineal red can be used in lipstick, foundation, eyeshadow, eyeliner, nail polish and baby products.

2. Can also be used in food such as candy, drinks, meat products coloring; In the food industry, it is generally used in feed, wine, bread products, dairy products, candy, pickles, but its main limitation is that it cannot be dissolved at low pH value.

3. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used as a coating material for tablets and pellets and a coloring agent for capsule shells.

Uses of Cochineal.

Cochineal red can be used as food and cosmetics coloring, especially mouthwash, dental powder, powder, ointment, for solid powder coloring, first dissolve in a small amount of concentrated ammonia solution, and then added to the powder, after a long time grinding, since the distribution of uniform color with aluminum salt or tin salt rendering, can be silk and wool dyed bright red. It can be used as a pigment for food, cosmetics and other indicators for titration of ammonia solution, and as a reagent for microanalysis, fluorescence analysis and so on.

Food red coloring. According to Japanese regulations, it can be used for tomato sauce, wine, candy, strawberry sauce, drinks, cold drinks, sausages, cakes, etc. It can be directly applied or applied on the appropriate part of the face after the use of foundation, which can enhance the three-dimensional sense of the face and make the complexion appear rosy and healthy.

Pharmacological action of Cochineal.

Product Method of Bulk Cochineal Powder.

Female Dactylopius coccus was extracted with water, dilute alcohol or alcohol, and aluminum hydroxide was added into the extract, which was obtained by precipitation. The molecular ratio of aluminum to carmine acid is l: 2. Use in food should be pasteurized or otherwise treated to eliminate all Salmonella bacteria.