Dry cochineal is an important pigment, very versatile due to its use in different industries such as cosmetic, pharmaceutical and textile. The Peruvian cochineal is well valued in these industries since synthetic dyes are increasingly being stopped. In this case, because the cochineal is of natural origin, it does not cause any toxic effects compared to other types of artificial colorants.
Cochineal Extract Specifications:
- Color: Red liquid
- pH: 5.0 to 5.5 (25°C)
- Proteins: 2.2%
- Total Solids: 5.7 to 6.3%
- Carminic acid: 2.0%
- Methanol: Absent
- Lead: 10ppm
- Arsenic: 1ppm