Egg Yellow Pigment Natural Pigment for Flour Products
Product Description
Egg Yellow Pigment is mainly composed of lutein and carotene . Lutein is a carotenoid that chickens cannot synthesize on their own and must be obtained from feed or water. Common natural pigments include lutein, zeaxanthin, lutein, etc. These pigments are deposited in the egg yolk after ingestion by chickens, giving it a yellow color . In addition, Egg Yellow Pigment contain beta-carotene, the orange-red pigment that gives the yolk its orange-red color .
COA
| Items | Specifications | Results |
| Appearance | Yellow powder | Complies |
| Order | Characteristic | Complies |
| Assay(Carotene) | ≥60% | 60.6% |
| Tasted | Characteristic | Complies |
| Loss on Drying | 4-7(%) | 4.12% |
| Total Ash | 8% Max | 4.85% |
| Heavy Metal | ≤10(ppm) | Complies |
| Arsenic(As) | 0.5ppm Max | Complies |
| Lead(Pb) | 1ppm Max | Complies |
| Mercury(Hg) | 0.1ppm Max | Complies |
| Total Plate Count | 10000cfu/g Max. | 100cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mould | 100cfu/g Max. | ＞20cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Negative | Complies |
| E.Coli. | Negative | Complies |
| Staphylococcus | Negative | Complies |
| Conclusion | Conform to USP 41 | |
| Storage | Store in a well-closed place with constant low temperature and no direct sun light. | |
| Shelf life | 2 years when properly stored | |
Function
Egg yolk pigment powder (egg yolk powder) has a variety of functions, mainly including the following aspects :
1. Enhance memory : egg yolk powder contains a lot of lecithin, can be digested by the human body can release choline, choline through the blood to the brain, can avoid mental decline, enhance memory, is a cure for senile dementia .
2. Enhance immunity : Lecithin in egg yolk powder promotes liver cell regeneration, increases the content of human plasma protein, promotes metabolism of the body, thus enhancing immunity .
3. Promote bone development : egg yolk powder contains a lot of phosphorus, iron, potassium and other minerals, can promote bone development, heme synthesis and electrolyte balance .
4. Maintain cardiovascular health : The lecithin and unsaturated fatty acids in egg yolk powder help to lower the levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and increase the levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in the blood, thereby helping to prevent atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease .
5. Improve eye health : Egg yolk powder is rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, which help protect your eyes from blue light and prevent macular degeneration and cataracts .
Application
Egg yolk pigment is widely used in various fields, mainly including food, cosmetics, plastics, coatings and ink industries.
1. Application in the field of food
Egg yolk pigment is a kind of natural food additive, mainly used for food coloring. It can be used for fruit juice (flavor) drinks, carbonated drinks, prepared wine, candy, pastry, red and green silk and other food coloring. The usage is 0.025g/kg, with strong coloring power, bright color, natural tone, no odor, heat resistance, light resistance, good stability . In addition, egg yolk pigment can also be used in the production of fried food or pastry to prevent oil oxidation and food hair color, improve the perceived quality of products .
2. Application in cosmetics field
Egg yolk pigment is also used in cosmetics, but its specific application method and effect are not explicitly mentioned in the search results.
3. Applications in plastics, coatings and inks
Egg yolk pigment is also used in plastics, coatings and ink industries, with good coloring effect and stability .
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