safflower red pigment

Liofresh™ Color, a natural plant-derived pigment, is widely used in food, cosmetics, and dyeing applications as a food additive coloring formulation.
Our representative product, safflower red pigment, is a red pigment obtained by extracting from the tubular flowers of safflower (Carthamus Tinctorius L.) of the Asteraceae family, and the main component is flavonoid cartamine. Benihana, which is the raw material, is mainly grown in China, India, etc., and is used as a coloring agent for chocolate, Japanese sweets, lipsticks, etc.

• Product appearance and properties
• Characteristic
• Main uses and usage amount
• Precautions for use

Product appearance and properties

Characteristic

tone

It exhibits a bright red color in the pH range of 2.0 to 7.0, and becomes orange in alkaline conditions.
Does not change color due to proteins (milk protein, etc.).
It is extremely stable against light, and can be heated for short periods of time at temperatures below 75°C.

Solubility

Dispersed in water and oil, dissolved in dilute alkali carbonates, ethanol, and propylene glycol.

flavor

It is tasteless and odorless and has no effect on coloring foods.

Effect of metal ions

There is almost no effect on metal ions. However, Fe2+ and Fe3+ tend to darken the color slightly, so consideration must be given to the iron content.

Effects of drugs

In alkaline conditions (caustic soda, ammonia, etc.), the color changes rapidly from red to orange. Acidic acids (acetic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, ascorbic acid) will not cause discoloration.

Main uses and usage amount

Precautions for use

Preservation method

Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
(Please store products other than Red CR below 20℃)

Example of labeling on food

Safflower red pigment, safflower pigment, flavonoid pigment, coloring agent (safflower red), coloring agent (flavonoid)

Usage standards/precautions

1. Kelp, meat, beans, vegetables, seaweed (excluding these processed foods)
2. Fresh seafood (including whale meat), tea, seaweed

• Heat treatment should be done at low temperatures and sterilization should be done for a short time.