Dyes and pigments- industrial - nonfood - Import export

Carmine Carmine, also called cochineal is a bright red pigment obtained from the aluminium salt of carminic acid. The pigment is extracted from the female cochineal beetle, (Dactylopius coccus costa), inhabiting only on the prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus indica). Grown in Peru, Ecuador and Canary Islands. It is the most stable and vibrant natural colour and is applied across many food applications to give bright pink shades Applications: Soft Drinks, Alcoholic Drinks, Confectionery, Seasonings, Baked Goods, Meat Applications, Desserts, Soups and Sauces, Fat Coatings, Jams and Jellies, Dairy Product

Carbon Black E153 As the name suggests, CarboVegetabilis (or Carbon Black) is made from fine particles of carbonized vegetable material. The finer the particles, the higher the power of coloring. Its most common application form is a water dispersible suspension (paste). Possible shades range from grey to black, depending while offering excellent pH, light and heat stability. Points to note: Although most commonly in powder form, Roha also offers a paste variant should dusty powders wish to be avoided Applications: Hard Boiled Candy, Jellies, Ice Cream, Cookies, Breads

Red Beet Red beet concentrate is extracted from selected fresh red beetroots. It is concentrated and pasteurized by physical means to obtain an intense standardized color. Betanin is the colouring component and although not usually stable to high temperatures, Roha offers a unique heat stable redbeet option which can be used as a carmine replacer across multiple application Applications: Yoghurts, Confectionery, Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, Fruit Preparations, Strawberry Milk, Meat, Prepared FoodD BE

Anthocyanin Anthocyanins are extracted from many fruits and vegetables and can provide a wide range of shades or colours in different applications. These water soluble pigments can be free form or acylated which can improve pigment stability and modify the shade. Careful blending of different anythocyanins can provide unique and interesting colours. Anthocyanin is extracted from fruits and vegetables, like Grape Skin, Elderberry, Red Cabbage, Red Radish, Purple Corn, Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Carrot Applications: Beverages, Preserves, Jams and Jellies, Confectionery, Prepared Food, Bakery

Spirulina Spirulina Extract is made from biomass of the Cyanobacteria Arthrospira Platensis. The blue green alga Spirulina is arguable nature’s most powerful green food. With over 60% protein content, Spirulina is the highest, most digestible source of “complete” protein. Spirulina is usually grown in open ponds across china, India and the US and requires a sunshine year round. Spirulina can be offered in both powder and liquid forms and qualifies as a clean label blue natural colour. Although sensitive to low pH and high temperatures, Spirulina finds use across the confectionary and dairy applications Applications: Confections, Dessert Coatings and Frostings, Ice Creams, Yoghurts

Paprika E160c Paprika is a popular spice and an important ingredient in many recipes, especially across the Indian sub-continent. Major pigments extracted are the oil soluble Carotenoids, Capsanthin and Capsorubin. Points to note: All Paprika products supplied by Roha are sold with a guarantee of HPLC testing for illegal dyes (Sudan I, II, III & IV etc), whereby only those products with a complete absence of non-permitted dyes are supplied. Roha offers special quality of Paprika with high stability to light&- Applications: Spice blends, Confectionery, Cheese, Processed Meat, Snack Foods, Cereal, Baked goods, dressing