In Mexico, a remote continent of America, there is a cochineal insect. They are parasitic on the cactus and live on the sap of the cactus. The male adult has wings to fly, the female has no wings, and the female cochineal has a special ability to secrete a bright red carminic acid. After purification, a red pigment, cochineal red, can be obtained. Its apprearance is red to dark red powder. CAS No. is 1390-65-4.
Carmine is considered a food coloring. It has definite application and function. Thus, let’s have a look about it.
Firstly, it is applied in food field, it is mainly used as natural food additives for colorant; Secondly, it is applied in cosmetic field. For example, Carmine is used on making facial powders, eye pencils, etc. It is the only colouring approved by the FDA for use in the eye area; Thirdly, it is applied in pharmaceuticals field. Carmine powder or solution used in preparation of pills and tablets. In alkaline solution is used in toothpaste, mouthwashes, etc; In addition, as senior dye, it is widely used in textile manufacturing industry, such as toys, senior textile, wool products etc.
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