Cochineal Red / Carmine
Cochineal Red / Carmine is a high-strength natural red color known for its vivid crimson shade and strong coloring performance. It is widely used in confectionery, dairy, desserts, and selected beverage systems where a bright stable red is required.
What is Cochineal Red / Carmine?
Cochineal Red / Carmine is sourced from cochineal-derived color from Dactylopius coccus and is used as a natural coloring ingredient in modern food, beverage, supplement, and specialty formulation systems. It contains Carminic Acid / Carmine and typically appears as a bright red to deep crimson powder or liquid. Depending on the project, it can be supplied in grades tailored to shade intensity, color value, solubility, carrier system, and application compatibility.
As a professional natural color supplier, we focus on reliable batch-to-batch consistency, application-oriented customization, and clean-label positioning. Cochineal Red / Carmine is widely used where brands need a vivid red to crimson visual effect together with practical manufacturing performance in high-strength red grades for dairy, confectionery, beverages, and other applications requiring strong color performance.
Functional Characteristics & Technical Features
- Natural Coloring Performance: Helps deliver a vivid red to crimson appearance in suitable product systems.
- Application Flexibility: Can be selected in grades matched to solubility, carrier, and processing requirements.
- Standardized Quality: Produced with attention to identity, consistency, and controlled manufacturing standards.
- Formulation Support: Suitable for use in powders, premixes, tablets, gummies, confectionery, beverages, bakery, and other food systems depending on grade.
- Clean Label Positioning: Supports plant-based or naturally positioned product concepts where applicable.
- B2B Supply Reliability: Available for OEM, formulation development, and bulk ingredient sourcing projects.
Typical Product Specifications
| Product Name | Cochineal Red / Carmine |
|---|---|
| Botanical / Source | cochineal-derived color from Dactylopius coccus |
| Coloring Components | Carminic Acid / Carmine |
| Appearance | Bright Red to Deep Crimson Powder or Liquid |
| Specification | Carminic acid content and application grade customized by project |
| Part Used / Source | Cochineal-derived source |
| Solubility | Water-dispersible / Lake forms available |
| Test Method | HPLC / UV |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months When Properly Stored |
| Storage | Store in sealed containers in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. |
| Certificates | ISO22000, HACCP, KOSHER, HALAL (subject to specific batch / project requirements) |
Application Fields
- Dairy & Desserts: Often selected for yogurt, dessert toppings, ice cream inclusions, and similar applications.
- Confectionery: Suitable for hard candy, gummies, jellies, and decorative applications needing a strong red shade.
- Beverages & Syrups: Can be used in beverage systems where regulations and formulation design permit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specifications do you offer?
We commonly provide grades matched to application needs, such as carminic acid content and application grade customized by project. Customized options can be discussed according to your target shade, processing conditions, and label positioning.
Is this suitable for vegetarian or vegan products?
No, cochineal / carmine is insect-derived and is not suitable for vegetarian or vegan formulations.
Is it suitable for vegetarian or vegan formulations?
No, cochineal / carmine is insect-derived and is not suitable for vegetarian or vegan formulations.
Sample Package
Aluminum Foil Bag
Barrel Package
lron-ringed Cardboard Drum
General Package
25kqs by Drum
General Package
25kqs by Carton
About the Manufacturer
Anrui Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is a specialized exporter of high-quality food ingredients and additives. We focus on global trade and custom formulation services for functional ingredients, delivering consistent, compliant, and premium-quality supply solutions to our worldwide clients.
Headquartered in Guangzhou, China, Anrui collaborates with GMP-certified manufacturing partners equipped with advanced testing facilities, including HPLC, UV-VIS spectrophotometry, and microbiological analysis, ensuring every batch meets strict international quality and regulatory standards.
Our products are exported to over 60 countries, serving industries such as food, beverages, supplements, and cosmetics.
