The radish red pigment is a natural edible pigment extracted from a cruciferous plant.
Main Component | Pelargonidin-containing anthocyanin |
Appearance | Dark-red amorphous powder |
Solubility | This product is easily soluble in water and ethanol solution. It is insoluble in non-polar solvent. |
Stability | In acidic environment, it gives strong resistance to light and heat. Its tinting strength is high. |
Item | Index (Product Standard) |
Loss on Drying | ≤10% |
Residue on Ignition | ≤4% |
Heavy Metal | ≤10ppm |
Lead (Pb) | ≤5ppm |
Arsenic (As) | ≤2ppm |
Color Value | E1m 514nm: ≥ 50 |
PH Value | The aqueous solution with pH value of below 7 has orange red color. Its color varies from red to purple when the pH value exceeds 7. |
Storage
The radish red pigment should be stored in an airtight, sunless, dry and cool place.
Remarks
Please strictly comply with national regulations to utilize the above-mentioned product.