Beet Root Red Color (Natural Food Colorant, INS 162)
Food
Code: 9106
Natural food coloring, Beet Root Red obtained from the extraction of Beet Root (beetroot)
Soluble in water, used for coloring food.
Natural food coloring, Beet Root Red obtained from the extraction of Beet Root (beetroot)
water soluble, used for food coloring (INS 162)
Restrictions on use:
- Must be in a formula with a pH range of 4-5, if the pH is higher or lower. will cause damage or the color fades
- If heated more than 40 degrees
- Room (25-40C)
- 24 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- Add at last step. Avoid temperature above 40C.
- Avoid heat above 40C
- 4.00 - 5.00
- Soluble in Water, Dispersible in water, Dispersible in cream or gel base
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Color | Purple-red |
| Odor | Characteristic, no off-odor |
| Appearance | Powder |
| Solubility | Water soluble |
| Absorbance E1% 1cm 535nm | ≥30 |
| pH | 4.0-6.0 |
| Moisture | ≤14.0% |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤2.0 mg/kg |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤5.0 mg/kg |
| Total Plate Count | ≤1000 CFU/g |
| Coliforms | ≤3.0 MPN/g |
| Yeast and Mold | ≤100 CFU/g |