COCHINEAL extract

Overview

Chemical Names
7-beta-D-Glucopyranosyl-3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy-1-methyl-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-carboxylic acid
Synonyms
Previously listed as "COCHINEAL EXTRACT (FORMERLY COCHINEAL AND CARMINIC ACID)"; C.I. NATURAL RED 4
Functional Class
Food Additives
COLOUR

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2000

ADI:
NO ADI ALLOCATED (1977)

Allergenicity:
TRS 999-JECFA 55/10; FAS 46-JECFA 55/9. JECFA concluded that cochineal extract, carmines, and possibly carminic acid in foods and beverages may provoke allergic reactions in some individuals.
Report: 
TRS 901-JECFA 55/10
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 12-JECFA 21/74 (1977)
Specification: 
FAO Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications
Addendum: 
FAS 46-JECFA 55/9
Previous Years:
2000, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/47. R 1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/41. R 1995, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 3/FNP 52 Add.3/49. R 1993, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 2/FNP 52 Add.2/31. R 1983, FNP 31/1-JECFA 28/63; COMPENDIUM/461. R 1977, TRS 617-JE
2000, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/47. R 1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/41. R 1995, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 3/FNP 52 Add.3/49. R 1993, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 2/FNP 52 Add.2/31. R 1983, FNP 31/1-JECFA 28/63; COMPENDIUM/461. R 1977, TRS 617-JE