Natural Orange Pigment High Quality Food Pigment Water Soluble Natural Orange Pigment Powder
Product Description
Natural orange pigment refers to orange pigment extracted from plants, fruits or other natural sources, and is widely used in food, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Natural orange pigments not only provide color but may also have nutritional value and health benefits.
Primary Source
Carotene:
Carotene is the most common natural orange pigment, found mainly in carrots, pumpkins, bell peppers and other orange or yellow vegetables and fruits.
Carotenoids:
This is a group of pigments found widely in plants, including beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and other carotenoids, that have antioxidant properties.
Red and Orange Fruits:
Certain fruits, such as oranges, mangoes, apricots and persimmons, contain natural orange pigments.
COA
Items | Specifications | Results |
Appearance | Yellow Powder | Complies |
Order | Characteristic | Complies |
Assay | ≥60.0% | 61.2% |
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
1.Antioxidant effect: Natural orange pigments (such as carotene) have powerful antioxidant properties that can help neutralize free radicals and protect cells from oxidative damage.
2.Promote vision health: Carotene can be converted into vitamin A in the body, which helps maintain normal vision and immune function.
3.Supports Skin Health: Natural orange pigment may help improve skin health, promoting skin’s radiance and elasticity.
4.Strengthen the immune system: Due to its antioxidant properties, natural orange pigment may help strengthen the immune system and improve the body’s resistance.
Application
1.Food and Beverages: Natural orange pigment is widely used in food and beverages as a natural colorant to increase visual appeal.
2.Cosmetics: In cosmetics, natural orange pigments are used as pigments and skin care ingredients for their potential antioxidant and skin care benefits.
3.Health products: Natural orange pigment may also be used as an ingredient in health products, gaining attention for its nutritional value and health benefits.