TikTok Spice Natural Food Colorant Grade Beta-Carotene Carrot Extract Powder – E160a Compliant Clean Label Orange Pigment
TikTok Spice Natural Food Colorant Grade Beta-Carotene Carrot Extract Powder – E160a Compliant Clean Label Orange Pigment is a high-purity, B2B export-grade dehydrated carrot product manufactured by TikTok Spice Co., Ltd. Features calibrated cut specification (Natural Colorant E160a), low moisture content (<= 4.0%), and rapid rehydration (100% water-dispersible, intense natural orange color). Engineered for instant noodles, soup mixes, pet nutrition, and commercial food manufacturing. Bulk packaged in 10 kg vacuum foil bag inside fiber drum.
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Product Overview & Technical Description
TikTok Spice Natural Food Colorant Grade Beta-Carotene Carrot Extract Powder – E160a Compliant Clean Label Orange Pigment is a premium, industrial-grade, export-certified dehydrated vegetable ingredient manufactured by TikTok Spice Co., Ltd. from fresh, rigorously selected, mature carrots (Daucus carota subsp. sativus). Fresh crops undergo automated high-pressure optical sorting, abrasive steam peeling, precision mechanical cutting, and controlled blanching to deactivate polyphenol oxidase and peroxidase enzymes while locking in rich natural beta-carotene carotenoid pigments.
Physicochemical & Quality Specifications
| Analytical Parameter | Specification Standard | Test Methodology |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Cut Size / Mesh | 100 Mesh spray-dried fine extract | Calibrated Optical Sieve (ISO 3310) |
| Drying Technology | Extraction, Concentration & Low-Temperature Spray Drying | Continuous Multi-Stage Tunnel / Belt Dryer |
| Moisture Content | <= 4.0% | Vacuum Oven (AOAC 934.06, 70°C, 16h) |
| Rehydration Ratio & Speed | 100% water-dispersible, intense natural orange color | Gravimetric Hydration in 95°C Water |
| Beta-Carotene (Provitamin A) | ≥ 70.0 mg / 100g dry basis (Typical 75–90 mg) | HPLC UV-Vis (AOAC 970.64) |
| Total Ash | ≤ 6.5% | Muffle Furnace 550°C (ISO 928) |
| Acid-Insoluble Ash | ≤ 0.5% | 10% HCl Digestion (ISO 930) |
| Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) | Non-Sulfited (< 10 ppm / undetected) or Regulated per spec | Monier-Williams Optimized (AOAC 990.28) |
| Water Activity (Aw) | ≤ 0.55 Aw at 25°C | Chilled-Mirror Dew Point Hygrometer |
| Foreign Matter & Metal Detect | Zero Non-Vegetal; Fe ≤ 0.8mm, Non-Fe ≤ 1.0mm, SUS ≤ 1.2mm | In-Line Multi-Frequency Metal Detection + X-Ray |
Microbiological Safety Standards
| Microbial Organism | Limit Standard | Analytical Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| Total Aerobic Plate Count (TPC) | ≤ 100,000 CFU/g (Low-microbe steam lot ≤ 10,000 CFU/g) | ISO 4833-1 / FDA BAM Ch. 3 |
| Coliforms | ≤ 500 CFU/g | ISO 4832 / FDA BAM Ch. 4 |
| Escherichia coli | < 10 CFU/g (Negative / 10g) | ISO 16649-2 / FDA BAM Ch. 4 |
| Salmonella spp. | Absent / 25g (Composite 375g negative) | ISO 6579-1 / FDA BAM Ch. 5 |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 1,000 CFU/g | ISO 21527-2 / FDA BAM Ch. 18 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | < 100 CFU/g | ISO 6888-1 |
| Listeria monocytogenes | Absent / 25g | ISO 11290-1 |
Industrial Applications & Processing Guidelines
- Target Application: Dairy tinting, confectionery, snack seasonings, clean-label natural dyes.
- Formulation Compatibility: Integrates seamlessly into vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) seasoning pouch packing, vacuum tumbling, extrusion blending, and dry soup compounding.
- Rehydration Guidance: Rehydrates quickly in boiling water (95°C–100°C) or simmering broths within 3 to 6 minutes. Restores to crisp-tender bite with natural aroma and uniform coloration.
- Clean Label & Regulatory Conformance: Non-GMO, non-irradiated, allergen-free (free from gluten, dairy, soy, nuts), complying with EU Regulation (EU) 2023/915 and US FDA FSMA standards.
Packaging, Storage & Export Logistics
- Standard Bulk Packaging: 10 kg vacuum foil bag inside fiber drum. Heavy-duty corrugated outer carton with double food-grade polyethylene (PE) liner sealed with security tape.
- Storage Conditions: Store in ambient, cool, dry conditions (< 20°C / 68°F) at relative humidity ≤ 60%. Protect from direct light, moisture, and aromatic contaminants.
- Shelf Life: 24 Months (light-shielded foil pack) from manufacture date under recommended storage.
- Container Loadability: Approx. 11–12 Metric Tons per 20ft GP container; 24–25 Metric Tons per 40ft HQ container (shrink-wrapped on fumigated heat-treated ISPM-15 wooden pallets).
- Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HS Code):
0712.90.9000(Dried / Dehydrated Vegetables).
| Cut Specification | Natural Colorant E160a |
|---|---|
| Drying Technology | Extraction, Concentration & Low-Temperature Spray Drying |
| Moisture Content | <= 4.0% |
| Rehydration Speed | 100% water-dispersible, intense natural orange color |
| Packaging | 10 kg vacuum foil bag inside fiber drum |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months (light-shielded foil pack) |
| HS Code | 071290 |
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