- Product appearance: Fine red powder
- Obtained by precipitation of carminic acid with calcium and aluminum
- Completely soluble in dilute alkali solution, insoluble in water
- Low tinctorial strength
- Carminic acid content: 25 – 60%
- A range of Carmine NF products are available, each with a specific level of carminic acid and color shade:
- Biocon Carmine NF – 100 series, color shade: Low Red
Biocon Carmine NF – 200 series, color shade: Red Yellowish
Biocon Carmine NF – 300 series, color shade: Red Bluish
Biocon Carmine NF – 400 series, color shade: Violet
- Main applications: Meat, surimi, snack pallets and cosmetics
- Commercial name: Biocon Carmine NF / BPC range
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