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Lac Dye Red

Product Name: Lac Dye Red
Catalog Number: ALPE-PPm016
Specification: Color Value E140
Appearance: Bright Red Powder

Description

Lac Dye Red is a natural food colorant derived from the scale insect Laccifer lacca, which thrives on legume and mulberry plants. Through a meticulous extraction process followed by refinement, Lac Dye Red is obtained with its primary constituents being laccaic acid A, along with laccaic acids B, C, D, and E. This bright red powder is a versatile and effective coloring agent, ideal for a wide range of food and beverage applications.

Specification

ItemSpecification
Organoleptic
Organizational formFine powder
ColorBright red
Taste and smellCharacteristic
ImpurityNo visible exogenous impurities
Physical and chemical index
Color Value E (1%, 1 cm, 404±5 nm)140
Moisture≤ 10%
Ash≤ 7%
Heavy metals
Arsenic (As)≤ 2 ppm
Lead (Pb)≤ 5 ppm
Cadmium (Cd)≤ 1 ppm
Microbiological tests
Total plate count≤ 1000 CFU/g
Yeast & mold≤ 50 CFU/g
Coliform≤ 0.3 MPN/g
StorageCool, ventilate and dry

Applications

Lac Dye Red is widely used in various food and beverage products, offering a stable and appealing red hue. Common applications include:

  • Fruit Juices and Fruit-Flavored Beverages – Enhances natural fruit tones for a more vibrant appearance.
  • Soda and Soft Drinks – Provides a visually appealing red color without artificial additives.
  • Compound Seasonings – Adds a rich, natural red hue to spice blends and seasonings.
  • Jams – Improves the visual appeal of fruit preserves and spreads.
  • Cocoa Products – Ensures consistency in color for chocolate-related applications.
  • Bakery Fillings – Enhances the color of fruit fillings and pastry creams.
  • Imitation Wines – Provides a realistic red wine color for non-alcoholic wine alternatives.

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