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Radish Red

Radish Red

Product Name: Radish Red
Catalog Number: ALPE-PPm007
Appearance: Red to Dark Red Fine Powder
Specification: Color Value E15-100
Origin of Plant: Raphanus Sativus L.
Use Part: Root

Description

Radish red is a pure natural pigment extracted and refined from the root of Raphanus sativus L. The main color-presenting substances in radish red are anthocyanins, which contains pelargonidin, giving it a variety of physiological functions. The red radish powder is red to deep red in color and is soluble in water and alcoholic solutions, but not in oil. The color of aqueous solutions of radish red varies according to their pH value. In the range of pH 1-8, the color transitions from orange-red to reddish-purple, fuchsia and finally blue. In acidic medium, the color of the solution does not fade in light for a long time and also shows excellent resistance to high temperatures. Even if it is boiled for a long time, the color will not change. It is widely used in the coloring of food and beverage, medicine, health products, cosmetics, textiles and toys.

Specification

ItemSpecification
Organoleptic
Organizational formUniform powder, soft, no caking
ColorRed to dark red
Taste and smellCharacteristic
ImpurityNo visible exogenous impurities
Fineness100% pass 80 mesh
Physical index
Ash≤ 5%
Loss on drying≤ 8%
Solubility100% soluble in water
Heavy metals
Arsenic (As)≤ 2 ppm
Lead (Pb)≤ 2 ppm
Microbiological tests
Total plate count≤ 1000 CFU/g
Total yeast & mold≤ 100 CFU/g
E. ColiNegative
SalmonellaNegative
Staphylococcus aureusNegative
ShigellaNegative
StorageCool, ventilate and dry

Main Functions

Radish red has bright color and excellent coloring ability. It can be used as a food additive to improve the texture of food and stimulate the appetite. In beverages such as wine, carbonated beverages and fruit juices, it plays a coloring or complementary role. In cosmetics, it can replace synthetic pigments, avoid allergies, and provide certain nutritional and pharmacological effects. In addition, as radish red is rich in anthocyanins, which have excellent antioxidant properties, it is able to be used as a coating for tablets in the pharmaceutical industry. It not only gives color to the tablets, but also ensures good storage and long-lasting efficacy of them.

Choose Alfa Chemistry

As a leading supplier of natural plant products, Alfa Chemistry always adheres to the concept of creating healthy life and strictly controls the quality of products. We offer pigments of natural plant origin to give your products the color you want. If you are looking for radish red, please contact us and we can provide customized services for your specific needs.

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