| E No. | E-162 |
| Form | Powder |
| Appearance | Red to Purple depending on the Food Products And the quantity used. |
| Stability | Stable at between pH 3.5 to 7.0 and gets little darker Below And above these pH values. |
| Density | 0.65 to 0.75 |
| Colour Strength | OD at 537mm = 0.34 – 0.37 |
| Dilution | 1:1,000 in 0.1 M Citric acid |
| Copper | 5 ppm Maximum |
| Arsenic | 1 ppm |
| Lead | 1 ppm |
| Heavy Metal | 1 ppm |
| E-Coli & Salmonella | Nil |
| Total plate Count | <10000 |
| Storage | Protect from exposure to air, light and heat. Do not Freeze. |
| Packing | 1 / 5 /25 Kgs in natural/blue jerry canes |
| Shelf Life | 6 months from date of manufacturing |
| Application | Confectionery, Sou ps, Dairy Prod ucts, Sauces, Instant, Deserts, Ice -Creams etc |
