Cochineal/ Carmine

Roha Dyechem Pvt Ltd offers wide range of products which includes cochineal/ carmine. Cochineal and carmine both contain the red pigment, carminicacid that presents excellent stability against heat and light. The pigment is obtained from the insect dactylopiuscoccus costa that feeds on selected types of cacti. It has been used as a food and textile dye since ancient times. Cochineal is an aqueous extract providing color shades from orange to red and is generally used in low ph applications. Carmine is a water insoluble calcium aluminium lake but it can also be presented in water soluble format. It belongs to natracol category. Forms: water soluble liquid, water soluble powder. Applications: meat products, dairy products, snack food, seasonings, sea food, beverages, confectionery, bakery products, fruit preparation, convenient food. Contact us for more information.