Natural Cantaloupe Pigment High Quality Food Grade
Product Description
Natural cantaloupe pigment is extracted from cantaloupe, the main components include carotene, lutein and other natural pigments. It conforms to GB2760-2007 (national health standard for the use of food additives), suitable for pastries, bread, biscuits, puffs, cooked meat products, condiments, pickles, jelly candy, beverage ice cream, wine and other food coloring .
COA：
| Items | Specifications | Results |
| Appearance | Orange-yellow powder | Complies |
| Order | Characteristic | Complies |
| Assay(Carotene) | 25%，50%，80%，100% | Complies |
| 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:
The main functions of natural cantaloupe pigment powder include the following aspects :
1. Application in food industry : natural cantaloupe pigment powder is widely used in food industry, mainly used in beverage, baked goods, candy, chocolate, dairy products and other products coloring. It can give the product rich cantaloupe flavor, improve the taste and flavor of the product, make it more attractive .
2. Antioxidant and skin protection : Cantaloupe is rich in vitamin C and carotene and other antioxidant components, which can effectively remove free radicals in the body, reduce the formation of melanin in the skin, whitening and lightening spots, delaying aging, and protect the skin from UV damage .
3. Promote intestinal health : Cantaloupe cold, help clear heat and facilitate stool, promote intestinal peristalsis, improve constipation symptoms. It is rich in cellulose, which can effectively soften stool and keep intestinal smooth .
4. Prevent arteriosclerosis and lower blood pressure : Cantaloupe contains special active ingredients and potassium, which can reduce blood viscosity, prevent arteriosclerosis and protect cardiovascular health. For people with high blood pressure, moderate consumption of cantaloupe can help lower blood pressure .
5. Other health benefits : The beta carotenoids and carotenoids found in cantaloupe may reduce the risk of cataracts, enhance the retina's ability to filter UV rays, and prevent cataracts and age-related macular degeneration . In addition, the nutrients in cantaloupe can also promote the formation of collagen, improve skin elasticity, eliminate wrinkles and freckles .
Applications:
Natural cantaloupe pigment powder has a wide range of uses in various fields, mainly including food, industry and agriculture.
1. Food field
(1) baked goods : in cakes, cookies, bread and other baked goods to add cantaloupe powder flavor, can improve the taste and flavor of products, make products more attractive .
(2) beverage : Adding cantaloupe powder essence to juice, tea, milkshake and other drinks can give products rich cantaloupe flavor, to meet consumers' pursuit of healthy and delicious drinks .
(3) Candy and chocolate : cantaloupe powder essence can be used to make cantaloupe flavored candy and chocolate, to bring consumers a novel taste experience .
(4) dairy products : Adding cantaloupe powder flavor to dairy products such as yogurt and ice cream can not only increase the flavor of products, but also improve the nutritional value of products .
2. Industrial sector
(1) Cosmetics : cantaloupe powder can be used as a natural moisturizer, providing skin with moisture and nutrients .
(2) Flavors and fragrances : In the industrial field, cantaloupe powder can be used as a raw material for the production of flavors, spices and other products .
3. Agriculture
plant growth regulator : cantaloupe powder can be used as a plant growth regulator to improve the growth and yield of crops .
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