Carmoisine

Carmoisine (CAS 3567-69-9), also known as E122, Food Red 3, and C.I. Acid Red 14, is a synthetic azo dye producing a deep red to maroon shade.

Where is Carmoisine used?

• Food and beverage: colorant for confectionery, soft drinks, dessert mixes and jams within strict regulatory limits
• Textile processing: dye for wool, silk and nylon under acid conditions
• Leather finishing: surface coloration of hides
• Printing ink formulators incorporate it into water-based inks for packaging.

Good to know: Food-contact-compliant colorants are required for these applications. Buyers should confirm dye content percentage, commonly 85% upward depending on grade.

Commercial specifications

• Food-grade specification meeting E122 purity requirements under EU and Codex Alimentarius standards
• Dye content percentage commonly 85% upward depending on grade