SPECIFICATION | |
Product Name | Carthamus Yellow |
Color Value | E50-150 |
Other Name | Carthamin Yellow |
Botanical Source | Carthamus Tinctoria L. |
Plant Part Used | Flower |
PH | 5-7 |
Appearance | Yellow Brown Fine Powder |
Dosage Reference | Instant rice <0.5g/kg, other foods <0.2g/kg |
Particle Size | 98% pass 80mesh |
Solubility | 100% Soluble in ** |
Application | Natural Foods Colorants |
Certificate | ISO , HALAL , KOSHER |
Shelf Life | 24 months when properly stored |
Carthamus (Safflower) Yellow is a natural food pigment extracted from the petal of Carthamus Tinctoria L. by the process of extracting , filtrating , purifying , concentrating , sterilizing , spraying & drying . The main ingredient is carthamine . The appearance of Carthamus (Safflower) Yellow is yellow or brown yellow powder . It can easily dissolve in ** and ethanol solution , but not in ether , petroleum ether , oil and acetone . It is an excellent coloring agent for starch , but slightly coloring for protein . Ferric ion can make it becomes black . It has good resistance to light and high temperature .