Black carrot extract may replace cochineal red pigment
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Last Update: 2010-08-05
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Source: Internet
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Author: User
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According to a black carrot extract is likely to replace the food pigment cochineal, the food partner reported The use of carmine will be restricted according to new labeling regulations to be implemented in the United States on January 5, 2011 Cochineal red pigment is made of carminic acid, which is grinded from the body of cochineal insect mainly grown on cactus in South America These are well known, but this pigment may cause allergic reactions in some people As a kind of natural pigment, this kind of pigment has been labeled "color addition" by manufacturers However, as of January 5, 2011, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will require manufacturers to explicitly label this ingredient as "carmine bug" or "carmine", which has led some food and beverage manufacturers to consider alternatives At present, many kinds of products use this pigment, such as ice cream, yoghurt, juice drinks, alcoholic drinks and candy products, which will make the products appear pink, red or purple Color carrot extract can help Rouge manufacturers deal with price and supply problems "Synthetic pigments are no longer an attractive option because market demand is driving labels in the global food and beverage industry to be clean and natural," a producer said Natural pigments, such as black carrot and pepper extracts, can provide carmine in the range of pink to red for related food and beverage, which is a natural alternative color.
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