Carmine
One of the most stable colours in the marketplace and depending on pH, hues can range from orange, to red to purple
The use of Carmine/ Cochineal dates to the early 1400’s and is extracted from Cochineal (Dactylopius coccus) and soon became an important export for multiple countries.
Applications
- Confectionery
- Meat
- Ice cream
- Juices
- Candy
- Dairy Products & Beverages
- Cosmetic Applications
Today, Carmine/Cochineal are used in foods and beverages around the world. It is one of the most stable colours in the marketplace and depending on pH, hues can range from orange, to red to purple
Carmine has a bright reddish hue and it is used in a wide range of food products, including, confectionery, meat, ice cream, juices, candy, dairy products and beverages. Especially for cosmetic applications, Nature Nine Natural’s Carmine is NATRUE Approved.