Carmine Cochineal Extract

Carmine Cochineal Extract:

Carmine Cochinealis a pigment extracted from female cochineal insects that parasitize cactus-like plants and is obtained by grinding the dried body of female cochineal insects finely and extracting it with water. The main component is cochineal acid (also known as carmine acid, which is an anthraquinone derivative). The molecular formula is C22H20O13 and is used as natural pigment in the production of food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and textiles.

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Functions:

1. Carmine Cochineal Extract can be used for lipstick, foundation, eye shadow, eye liner, nail polish and baby products.
2. It is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a coating material for tablets and micro-pills and as a coloring agent for capsule shells.
3. Carmine Cochineal Extract can also be used for coloring in foods such as candy, beverages, and meat products.
4. In addition to its coloring function, studies have shown that it has a significant effect on the prevention of DNA damage due to carcinogens  and can be used in the prevention and treatment of viral diseases (e.g., blistering stomatitis, herpetic stomatitis, etc.), cancer and AIDS

Applications:

Carmine Cochineal Extract is widely used as natural pigment in the production of food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and textiles