Carmine E120
Natural colour for shades in the red spectrum
ABOUT THE PRODUCT
Carmine E120 is an animal-derived colour based on carminic acid. It produces shades from orange-red to deep red and purple.
EcoColor offers liquid and powdered forms in different intensities, including acid-stable solutions for low-pH products.
Range
Carmine extract
- 02002Liquid
Meat, fish, dairy and confectionery
- 02020Liquid
Meat, fish, dairy and confectionery
- 02056Liquid, acid-stable
Confectionery and foodservice (sauces)
- 02005Liquid, acid-stable
Confectionery and foodservice (sauces)
- 02038Powder
Meat, dairy and confectionery
- 020860Powder
Meat, dairy and confectionery
- 02066Powder
Meat, dairy and confectionery
- 02006Powder
Meat, dairy and confectionery
- 02010Powder
Meat, fish, dairy and confectionery
APPLICATIONS
For food manufacturers
Carmine characteristics
Natural origin
Carmine is obtained from cochineal; its colouring component is carminic acid.
Different forms
Liquid and powdered forms allow selection for the recipe and processing conditions.
Acid-stable solutions
Some products are designed for acidic environments, such as sauces and confectionery.
We can select carmine for your recipe
The shade and performance of the colour depend on product composition, pH and processing. EcoColor specialists can help select a carmine form for testing in your recipe.