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Natural red colour (carminic acid) for beverages, dairy and confectionery; insect-derived.

Food Additives Pigments & Dyes
Food & Beverage Cosmetics & Personal Care

Full specification

Molecular formula
C22H20O13
Grades
food
Packaging
1 kg · 25 kg drum
Appearance
Red to dark red powder or liquid
Synonyms
1260-17-9 · CI 75470 · Carminic acid · Carmine · Cochineal extract · Natural Red 4 · Carmine lake CAS 1390-65-4 · E120 · CAS 1390-65-4 · CAS 1260-17-9 · Carmine lake

Compliance & regulatory

Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano

  • REACH-aligned supply
  • CLP-labelled
  • Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
  • BPR 528/2012

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