Monascus Pigment Color (Natural Food Colorant)
Food
Code: 9113
Natural food coloring Monascus red obtained from the extraction of Monascus purpureus (red yeast rice)
Can be dissolved in water directly
Natural food coloring Monascus red obtained from the extraction of Monascus purpureus (red yeast rice)
Can be dissolved in water directly
FDA serial number N-0033179
- Room (25-40C)
- 24 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- Add into water phase. Avoid temperature above 60C.
- Avoid heat above 60C
- 0.00 - 0.00
- Soluble in Water, Dispersible in water, Dispersible in cream or gel base
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance (color) | Light red to dark purple |
| Odor | Characteristic, no off-odor |
| Physical state | Powder |
| Foreign matter | No visible foreign impurities |
| Solubility | Water-soluble |
| Color value E1%1cm, 495 nm | ≥100 |
| Loss on drying | ≤6.0% |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1.0 mg/kg |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤5.0 mg/kg |
| Citrinin (per unit color value) | ≤0.04 mg/kg |