What Is Azorubine?
Carmoisine, also known as Azorubine, is a red to maroon powder or granules that is commonly used as a food dye and colorant in cosmetics. It can be found in foods such as blancmange, marzipan, Swiss roll, jams, preserves, yoghurts, jellies, breadcrumbs and cheesecake mixes. It usually comes as a disodium salt and has an E number of E122. However, it is prohibited in some countries including Canada, Japan and the United States. Carmoisine is used for foods that are heat-treated after fermentation to maintain their red color.
What is the purpose of Azorubine in personal care products?
It is used for its colorant
characteristics.
Azorubine provide color or tint.
Names and identifiers that we found for this substance include: Azorubine, C.I. food Red 3, Carmoisine, Ci 14720, "C.I. Acid Red 14, disodium salt", C.I. 14720, and Disodium 4-hydroxy-3-[(4-sulfonatonaphthalen-1-yl)diazenyl]naphthalene-1-sulfonate.
What Are Colorant Ingredients?
Azorubine has colorant characteristics.
Colorant ingredients are used in cosmetic products to give them a specific color or tint. They can be derived from natural sources such as plants or synthetic sources and come in various forms such as powders, liquids, and pastes. These ingredients are added to change the natural color of the product to a desired shade.
Colorants can be added to various other products, including food. In food products, colorants enhance their appearance and make foods look more appealing. For example, a bright red colorant may be added to strawberry-flavored yogurt to make it look like fresh strawberries.
Safety
Remember, always read and follow the instructions provided on product labels carefully. If you have any questions or concerns about using a product containing various ingredients, consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before use.