Erythrosine is an artificial red or cherry-pink food colouring made from coal tar. It is a Xanthene dye, which comprises disodium salts such as a salt of the 2 – benzoate monohydrate and subsidiary colouring matters.
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Product Name
Erythrosine
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Synonym
Food Red 14
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Chemical Name
Disodium 2-(2,4,5,7-Tetraiodo-3-oxido-6- Oxoxanthen- 9-yl) Benzoate monohydrate
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CAS No.
16423-68-0
Applications |
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| Confectionery | ● Used in confectionery and other food products to impart a bright pink or cherry-red colour. |
| Beverages | ● Erythrosine is a synthetic red food colouring used in the beverage industry to impart a bright, cherry-red colour to various drinks |
| Cosmetics | ● Erythrosine, also known as Acid Red 51 – FD&C Red No. 3, is a red dye used in cosmetics to create a bright red or cherry-pink color. |
Packing
- 25 Kg (Net Wt) HDPE Drum with LD liner.
Note
- Erythrosine provides a watermelon-red colour and can be used in foods and pharmaceuticals
