E120 Acide carminique, Carmins
The cochineal is a natural red colorant. Its pigment is derived from the scale insect Dactylopius coccus costa, an insect parasite of various cacti. Carminic acid is obtained from extracts of the cochineal. The carmines are for their part aluminic lacquers of carminic acid which must not contain less than 50% carminic acid which constitutes the colouring principle. This dye is associated with allergenic extraction residues (proteinic materials from the original insect) that the European Food Safety Authority (Efsa) recommends to limit as much as possible: possibility of respiratory and food allergies. It is also suspected of promoting hyperactivity in children.
Examples of products for use
Flavoured yoghurts, flavoured industrial cheese, ice cream, confectionery, jams, seasonings, soups, chewing gum, certain spirits, desserts, processed potato products, smoked fish, BRSA, sauces such as chutney, mustard, breakfast cereals, delicatessen products and others..
Products of the theme or category
8 Fondant Fancies
Glico Strawberry Pocky- Naked red velvet cake
Cochineal Red Food Colouring- Morrison
Liquorice heaven liquorice mix
Bolands Jam Mallows (biscuits)
Línea frutas yogur
Decoration Heart in Sugar
Mortadela pavo Realvalle
Light red berry
Bonbons Tendres Délices Extra Moelleux 10 Parfums
Munch Bunch Double Up Strawberry and Banana
Munchs bunch
Munch Bunch Double Up Raspberry & Strawberry
Munch Bunch Double Up Strawberry & Vanilla
The Original Frankfuter
Merguez Veritables Epicées
Yoginos
M&m's chocolate
Corner Straberry Shortcake
Light Greek Style Smooth Ravishing Raspberry Yogurt
Muller Rice Strawberry
Strawberry shortcake- Red food colour