Safflower Yellow
(Carthamus Yellow)
What is Safflower Yellow?
While safflower yellow is often known for its essential oil and use in cardiovascular disease, it is also a naturally occurring yellow water-soluble pigment derived from the petals of the safflower plant (Carthamus tinctorius L. It is currently permitted for use in food in the EU. (Other names: Carthamus Yellow, CI Natural Yellow 5).
Safflower Yellow is a natural food pigment extracted from safflower petals through the process of extraction, filtration, purification, concentration, sterilization, spraying, and drying. The main coloring component is carmine.
Safflower Yellow Products
| Product Name | Safflower Yellow, Carthamus Yellow |
| Type | Powder |
| Extration Type | Solvent Extraction |
| Color Value | E1% 1cm400nm≥30-180 |
| Suggested Addition Amount | The use reference of E60 (color value≥60) is 0.01~0.02%, and the use amount can be reduced if the color value is greater than 60. |
| Part Used | Flower |
| Main Specification | 100%Natural 5-20% |
| Test Method | HPLC, UV |
| Application | Food Supplement |
| Active Ingredient | Carthamic Acid |
| Particle Size | 80 Mesh |
| Apperance | Yellow Fine Powder |
| CAS NO | 85532-77-0 |
| Storage | Sealed, avoid light, store in a cool and dry place. |
| Shelf Life | If the storage condition attains as mentioned above, the powder is two years from the production date. Once opened, should seal up again and use within six months. |
The appearance of safflower yellow is yellow or brown-yellow powder. It can easily dissolve in water and ethanol solution, but not in ether, petroleum ether, oil, and acetone. It is an excellent coloring agent for starch, but slightly coloring for protein. Ferric ion can make it becomes black. It has good resistance to light and high temperatures.
| Specification | E60 |
| Color Value | 60±2 |
| Appearance | Yellow Powder |
| Solubility | Water Soluble |
| Heavy MetalsLead (Pb)Arsenic (As)Cadmium (Cd)Mercury (Hg) | ≤5 (mg/kg)≤4 (mg/kg)≤1 (mg/kg)≤1 (mg/kg) |
| Microbiological TestsTotal Plate CountYeast and MoldColiformsSalmonellaStaphylococcus AureusVibrio Parahaemolyticus | ≤1000（CFU/g)≤100（CFU/g）NegativeNegativeNegativeNegative |
Food Color
In Europe, safflower yellow is a very popular natural pigment. It can be widely used in instant rice & flour products, soda pop, fruit-flavored beverages, beverages of fruit and vegetable juice (pulp), decorative fruits and vegetables, frozen drinks (edible ice excluded), candy, jelly, fillings for cereal foods, salted and cured meat products, condiments, puffed food. It can be used in beverages to improve their heat resistance and light resistance and can be combined with L- ascorbic acid. It can also be used in combination with caffeic acid, rosemary, sesamol, Salvia, and so on to improve its light stability.
Good Solubility
Safflower yellow pigment is easily soluble in water and ethanol.
Does not Affect the Flavor
Compared to the distinctive flavor of turmeric, safflower yellow does not affect the flavor.
Good Stability
Safflower yellow is not affected by temperature, light, and pH.
When you color with turmeric, the product exposed to light will fade, thus reducing customer engagement; when you color with anthocyanins, you must change the pH of the product.
Whereas safflower yellow pigment does not lose its color under light, while it is not afraid of high temperature and pH, it is more cost-effective than turmeric.
High Quality Products and Strict QC
The quality and safety of products are always the pursuits of BINMEI. We precisely control every step of the process, from growing safflower yellow to selecting high-quality raw materials, to extraction.
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Our Product
Safflower yellow is a natural pigment extracted from the petals of safflower. Safflower is known as a remedy for heart and blood vessel diseases and is also a good natural pigment. Currently, safflower yellow is available as a natural color in Europe, Southeast Asia and China.
Application
Safflower Yellow can be used as a natural blue food colorant and functional ingredient. It can also be used in cosmetics and dietary nutritional supplements.
So far, safflower yellow is fully in compliance with regulatory criteria for coloring food in the EU and Asia but has still not been allowed to be used in the United States. In addition to treating cardiovascular diseases, safflower yellow is also been used as a natural yellow pigment, which is widely used in the foods and beverages industry, such as beverages, candy, and ice cream.
Packaging and Orders
We are mainly offering large packaging for business use, as well as small packaging for retailing, such as 100g small packs. Meantime, we also can customize the packaging and specifications according to customer needs.