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Food Grade Pigment 10% Canthaxanthin Powder

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Quick Details

CAS No.: 514-78-3 Other Names: Canthaxanthine Extract
MF:

 

C40H52O2

EINECS No.: -
Place of Origin: China Type: Food grade
Efficacy:

Colorant

Brand Name: polifar
Model Number:

Food Colorant

Appearance: Light Yellow-brown red powder
Shelf Life: 2 years MOQ: 1 kg
Sample: Free, ≤100g Certification:  FDA,ISO9001,HALAL

 

Supply Ability

Supply Ability 5,000 kg per month

 

Packaging & Delivery

Product Packaging: 

1kg, 5kg, 10kg, 25kg/bag or 25kg/drum

Product Storage:  Stockpiled at the ventilated place, avoiding rain, moisture and insolation. Please handle with care to prevent bag damage, away from toxic substances.
Loading:

20MT/20FCL'; 18MT/20FCL' with pallets

Delivery: About 1 - 2 week

 

Product Properties

Used for the coloring of beverages, ice cream, sauces, tomato products, meat products, etc., as an orange coloring agent.

The physical and chemical indicators and microbiological indicators are in line with the export standards of Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries.

Specification

Item Standard
Appearance Light Yellow-brown red powder
Assay(Canthaxanthin) ≥ 10 %
Loss on drying ≤ 0.20 %
Moisture ≤ 5 %
Ash ≤ 8 %
Heavy metals(as Pb) ≤ 5 mg/kg
Arsenic (as As) ≤ 2 mg/kg

 

FAQ

Q1: What is the difference between Canthaxanthin and beta-carotene?

A1: Canthaxanthin and beta-carotene both belong to the carotenoid family, but they differ in their chemical structure, color, and use in foods. Beta-carotene usually has an orange-red to orange-yellow color and is mainly used as a food colorant to provide orange to yellow colors to food; while Canthaxanthin has an orange-red to red color and is often used in foods that require a bright red color, also as a coloring Agent use. So, although they are both food colorants, their coloring and application are slightly different.

Q2: Why is Canthaxanthin added to food?

A2: Canthaxanthin is added to food mainly to increase the color and appearance appeal of the food. Canthaxanthin is a natural pigment that displays orange-red to red color, which can make food appear brightly colored and enhance the visual appeal of food. It is often used in foods that require a bright red or orange-red color, such as deli meats, fish products, deli foods, sauces, condiments, baked goods, and feed. In addition to providing food color, canthaxanthin is also thought to have antioxidant properties and may have certain health benefits.