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Allocol™ Amaranth
Category: Allocol Food Colours
CI Number: 16185
Chemical Class: Azo Dye
Form: Powder
Deep Bluish-Red Dye for Food & Confectionery
Amaranth is a high-purity water-soluble azo dye that delivers a deep, bluish-red shade. It is a classic food colorant valued for its strong, distinct color and good stability, particularly to heat. It is an excellent choice for coloring food and beverage products where a rich, dark red is preferred for clear differentiation and strong visual appeal, such as in jams, jellies, and certain beverages.
Applications- Food: A primary choice for coloring jams, jellies, confectionery, and baked goods.
- Beverages: Used to create deep red shades in various beverages, syrups, and drink mixes.
- Cosmetics: Suitable for use in a variety of personal care and cosmetic products.
- Pharmaceuticals: Can be used to color tablets and syrups.
Key Benefits
- Deep, bluish-red (amaranth) shade.
- Excellent solubility in water for easy use.
- Good heat stability for processed foods.
- High tinctorial strength for economical coloring.
Technical Highlights
- Common Name: Food Red 9
- Type: Water Soluble
- Appearance: Reddish-Brown Powder
Packaging & Availability
- Supplied in a standardized powder form.
- Standard Packing: 25 kg paper bag.
- Customized packaging is available upon request.