Lac Color (Lac Dye) is a food-grade natural red colourant derived from the lac insect (Kerria lacca) secretion.We supply bulk Lac Color sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in powder and liquid forms for food and beverage manufacturers worldwide. Our Lac Color is widely used in natural red food colouring, candy colouring, beverage colouring, processed meat colouring and personal care colouring. CAS No.: 60687-93-6 | HS Code: 32030090 | E Number: E120 (alternative)
Lac Color is extracted from the resinous secretion (shellac/sticklac) of the lac insect (Kerria lacca). The primary pigment is laccaic acid, which provides red-to-purple colour depending on pH.
Lac dye is heat-stable, light-stable and widely used in South and East Asian food manufacturing as a natural red colourant alternative to carmine (insect-derived but from a different species). Also used in textiles and cosmetics.
Grades / Types Available: food grade, feed grade
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Dark red powder or liquid |
| Laccaic Acid Content | ≥ 40-70% (grade-dependent) |
| Moisture | ≤ 5.0% (powder) |
| pH Stability | pH 3-8 |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | ≤ 1 mg/kg |
| Purity/Assay | ≥ 95% (Food Grade) |
| Viscosity | 1000-2000 mPa.s (Feed Grade) |
| Moisture/Loss on Drying | ≤ 5% (Food Grade) |
| pH | 4.0 - 6.0 (Feed Grade) |
| Particle Size/Mesh | 80 mesh (Food Grade) |
| Lead | ≤ 1 ppm (Food Grade) |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 cfu/g (Feed Grade) |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 cfu/g (Food Grade) |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Lac Color with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.
We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.
Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.
You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.
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