Mascot's Type II Caramel Colours are produced from carbohydrates that are heated in the presence of sulphite compounds. No ammonium compounds are used. It is spirit soluble, red tone, and a negative ionic charge caramel colour. It is commonly used in tea, whisky, and brandy.
Whiskies, Brandies, Tea, Confectionaries and Distillery Industries.
| PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Colour Intensity (Percent by mass) | 0.06-0.10 |
| Specific Gravity @ 20°C | 1.341-1.354 |
| PH "as is" | 2.9-3.5 |
| Ionic Character(Colloidal Charge) | Negative |
| MICROBIOLOGICAL SPECIFICATION | |
| Standard Plate Count | Max. 200/g |
| Yeast | Max. 10 Cfu/g |
| Mold | Max. 10 Cfu/g |
| E.coli | Less than 3/g |
| Salmonella/25g | Negative |
| Storage Conditions | Not to be exposed to direct sun light. To be stored in dry environment below 32°C. |
| Shelf Life | One year under the above mentioned storage conditions |
Packaging: As Per Requirement.
