Carrot Red

Carrot Red (Raphanus sativus L.) is made from carrot roots, extracted and refined, and can be used as a food additive in powder or liquid form, diluted with dextrin. It is a deep red solution with a slightly peculiar odor. It is not soluble in polar solvents such as ethanol, acetone, chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride, but soluble in water. The water solution is bright red in acidic solution, stable in color, and does not change color after prolonged boiling. No precipitation occurs in the solution. In alkaline solution, the color is unstable. Upon changes in pH: the color of the pigment changes with changes in the pH of the solution, ranging from orange-red to purple-lavender to blue in the pH 1-8 range, with red being the stable color in the pH 1-6 range, and the color becoming blue and less stable as pH exceeds 7; it does not fade under scattering light or artificial light over a long period of time; it has strong heat resistance and does not change color after prolonged boiling. Its coloring power is strong, with good heat resistance, light resistance, and antioxidant properties.

Physical Properties：

Color: The Carrot Red pigment presents a vivid red color, which is pure and has a stable hue.

Solubility: It is readily soluble in water, insoluble in oils and fats, but miscible with certain hydrophilic solvents.

Stability: It is relatively stable in neutral and slightly acidic environments, but will gradually fade under strongly acidic or strongly alkaline conditions. It has good stability to light and heat, but will partially decompose upon prolonged heating at high temperatures.

Application Fields

Food Industry

Colorants: Widely employed in the coloring of foods such as beverages, confections, pastries, jams, dairy products, etc., making the product colors more appealing.

Natural Pigments: As a kind of natural pigment, carrot red pigment is gaining more and more favor from consumers because it is safe and non-toxic and has no adverse impacts on the human body.

Cosmetics Industry

Lipstick: Utilized in the production of lipstick, blusher, and other makeup products to provide a natural red shade.

Skin Care Products: Added to skin care products to leverage its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and improve the skin condition.

Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharmaceutical Preparations: As an auxiliary material for drugs, it is used to enhance the color and appearance of drugs and increase the acceptance of patients.

Health Care Products: Added to health care products to take advantage of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and strengthen the health care efficacy of the products.

Textile Industry

Dyes: As natural dyes, it is used for the dyeing of textiles, especially for products with high environmental requirements.

Health Benefits

Antioxidant: The betalains in Carrot Red pigment have a strong antioxidant effect, which can clear free radicals in the body and reduce oxidative stress.

Anti-inflammatory: It has certain anti-inflammatory effects, which can alleviate chronic inflammation and help prevent various inflammatory diseases.

Lower Blood Pressure: Certain components in Carrot Red can help lower blood pressure, which is beneficial to cardiovascular health.

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4. Economy: The addition amount is as low as 0.05%.
5. Stability: Resistance to high temperatures, acids and alkalis.
6. Customization: Various colors can be formulated as per customers’ requirements.