The main coloring matter of the Radish red pigment are the anthocyanin and Prlargonidin, which assign the pigment with health maintenance functions such as ant oxidation, anti inflammation, precaution disease and so on. Red core radish is a kind of edible vegetables, safe and reliable. Radish red pigment E163 is easily dissolved in water and alcohol water solutions. It has been listed by China Health Ministry as natural edible pigment. This natural edible pigment is fit for dyeing or complementary color of food and drinks, medicine, health products, cosmetics, textile and toys etc.

Radish red pigment is extracted and refined from the root tuber of red radish, a cruciferous plant. Red to dark red powder; Soluble in water, the solution is red to red purple; Acid resistant (ph2.0-5.0) light and thermal stability is good, and the color tone changes from red to red purple with the increase of pH. Under different temperature heating conditions, the color fading of radish red pigment is not obvious with the increase of heating time, indicating that radish red pigment has good thermal stability. It can be widely used in red vinegar, jam, candy, fruit and vegetable juice (meat) drinks, prepared wine, jelly and other fields.

Product Name	Radish Red Pigment E163	Classification	Food Colorants
Botanical Source	Raphanus Sativus L.	Extract part	Red radish root
Active Ingredient	anthocyanins	Specification	red E1.8
Molecular Formula	C15H11O5Cl	Cas No.	134-04-3
EINECS	205-127-7	Usage	food & beverage dyeing
Appearance	amaranthine powder	Form	powder/liquid

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TThe effect picture of the application of radish pigment under different pH

Application

1. application of radish red pigment in food: color, as one of the three elements (color, aroma and taste) of food, is of great significance to improve food taste and stimulate appetite. Using chemical methods to extract radish red pigment from radish, as a food additive, has solved some shortcomings of synthetic pigment, and has become a new research direction. Japan now has a lot of research in this field, and the applied foods include jelly, jam, candy and tomato sauce.

2. the use of radish red pigment in beverages pigment application: it plays a role of coloring or complementing in the preparation of wine, carbonated beverages and fruit juice (flavor) drinks.

3. application of radish red pigment in cosmetics: cosmetics are beauty necessities in people's daily life. If cosmetics contain synthetic pigments, long-term use will produce a sensitive reaction to light, which will lead to pigmentation. At the same time, it will also be accompanied by skin flushing, burning, papules and other inflammatory phenomena. Unlike synthetic pigments, natural pigments are not only non-toxic, but also have certain nutritional and even pharmacological effects.

4. use of radish red pigment on soap: natural pigment can be used as an additive of soap, which can make the color of soap bright. The use of natural pigments can reduce the harm of using artificial pigments, which is more in line with the requirements of green environmental protection.

5. application of radish red pigment in the textile industry: natural pigments are also widely used as dyes in the textile, clothing and home textile industries. Extracting pigments from natural plants as dyes conforms to the development of the times. With the deepening of the concept of green environmental protection, natural pigments will be widely concerned and used.

6. application of radish red pigment in other industries: natural edible pigment has become more than a colorant. It has become a multifunctional substance that beautifies people's lives, is beneficial to human health, and improves the product grade of food industry, food printing industry and food packaging industry. Natural pigment will be more widely used in more fields.

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