Lycopene Beadlet 10% CWS

Product Description
Natural Lycopene Beadlet 10% CWS consists of red or red-brown beadlets, with few white spots of food starch. The microencapsulation beadlets are manufactured with advanced spray and starch-catching drying technology. The individual lycopene molecules, from blakeslea trispora and extracted from the fungal biomass, purified by crystallization and filtration, are finely dispersed in the matrix of gelatin and sucrose, coated with corn starch. Ascorbyl palmitate and dl-alpha-tocopherol are added as antioxidants.
Product Identification
CAS No. 502-65-8
EINECS No. 207-949-1
INCI name Lycopene
E No. E 160d
Chemical Formula: C40H56
Specifications Molecular Weight: 536.88
Description
Red or red-brown free flowing beadlets, with white spots of food starch
Loss on drying
≤ 8.0%
Heavy metals (as Pb)
≤ 0.001%
Arsenic
≤ 0.0003%
Pb*
≤ 0.0002%
Hg*
≤ 0.00001%
Cd*
≤ 0.0001%
Particle size (US Standard sieves)
100% through sieve No. 20
Min. 85% through sieve No. 40
Max. 15% through sieve No. 100
Assay
≥ 10.0%
Microbial tests
Aerobic bacterial count
≤ 1000 cfu/g
Fungi and yeast
≤ 100 cfu/g
Coliform bacteria
<30 MPN/100g
Salmonella*
N. D.
Staphylococcus aureus*
N. D.
Compendial requirements
The Lycopene used in this form meets all requirements of the relevant monographs of JECFA and USP when tested according to these compendia.
Storage and Stability
The product may be stored for 36 months from the date of manufacture in the unopened original container and at room temperature.
It should be protected from light, heat, oxygen and moisture. Keep the container tightly closed. Once opened, use contents quickly.
Uses
As a coloring agent and a nutrient for food such as fast food, baking food, drink, jelly, confectionery and dairy products.
Safety
This product is safe for the intended use. Avoid ingestion, inhalation of dust or direct contact by applying suitable protective measures and personal hygiene.
See Material Safety Data Sheet for full safety information.
The country of origin
China