Kalsec - Carrot


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Botanical Source, Pigments and Color Analysis

Botanical Source

Carrot is the root of Daucas carota L. Kalsec oleoresin is produced from carrot cultivated in southwestern United States.

Pigments

Color Analysis

The color value of carrot oleoresin in measured by spectrophotometric absorbance at 450 nm in hexane. The color is reported as % total alpha and beta carotene based on E 1%/1cm of 2500 for pure pigment. The food industry also uses a Color Value (CV) which compares to these numbers as follows:

Product Code	E 1%/1cm	% Carotenoids	Color Value (CV)
49-01	25.00	1%	10,000
49-19-20	12.5	0.5%	5,000

Stability Characteristics

Product	Heat	Light	pH
Oil Soluble	Stable in retort and extrusion processing	Superior light stability	Not effected by pH
Water Dispersible	Stable in retort and extrusion processing	Superior light stability	Not effected by pH

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