A Red Dye but More Than That

Define Amaranth

Amaranth, produced in the Yunnan region of China, suitable for growth in the temperature range of 23-27℃. It used as a food dye and to color cosmetics.

Amaranth(color), also known as edible red No. 9, acid red, bayberry red, cockscomb red, blue acid red, is a water-soluble azo colorant. The chemical name is 1-(4'-sulfo-1'-naphthaleneazo)-2-naphthol-3,6-disulfonic acid trisodium salt. Amaranth color is a dark red to purple.

Actually Amaranth (color) is a kind of synthetic pigment, it’s not from amaranth

Colorants are divided into two categories: natural pigments and synthetic pigments according to their sources. Commonly used natural pigments are β-carotene, beet red, anthocyanin, capsaicin, monascus pigment, turmeric, cochineal, caramel color, etc. Synthetic pigments include carmine, lemon yellow, sunset yellow, amaranth color, erythrosine, indigo and brilliant blue, sodium copper chlorophyll, titanium dioxide, etc.

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Red Amaranth Uses and Benefits

√ It is rich in protein

Proeon said that amaranth is an underused plant ingredient on the market. As a superfood with extremely high protein content, red amaranth has a history of more than 8,000 years. It is 100% gluten-free and rich in minerals and vitamins. It is also one of the most climate-resistant and ecologically viable crops. It can realize the growing demand for plant-based protein with minimal agricultural investment.

√ A natural pigments

Recently, food pigments such as sunset yellow, carmine, and amaranth color have exploded frequently. The demand for natural pigments is extremely high...

√ Use in cosmetic

At present, most of the squalane used in squalane skin care products is extracted from olive oil, amaranth oil, palm oil and other vegetable oils, especially crude olive oil has the highest content of squalene, which is gradually Replace the squalane extracted from shark liver.

Other Search Related to Amaranth

● A potential economic crops

In order to find crops with less environmental impact, the greatest potential, which can be grown locally and can also be made into protein powder, the researchers tested a variety of crops. The results showed that broad beans performed better than lentils, red amaranth, buckwheat and quinoa. The researchers used a "wet fractionation" method to concentrate broad bean protein and remove substances that inhibit the protein's digestion, making it easier for the body to absorb.

● BASF launches New Sugarcane Herbicide

India is the second largest producer of sugarcane in the world. However, the high incidence of various grassy and broadleaf weeds is one of the main challenges facing Indian sugarcane farmers. These weeds include barnyardgrass, matang (Digitaria sangunalis), lobelia, mangold, cowslip, wild amaranth and silver gum daisy. 

● Natural Herbicides & Fungicides can be extracted from marine fungi

The team screened Xanthone compounds from marine fungi with significant herbicidal activity, and the minimum weed suppression concentration on weeds of Amaranthus genus represented by branched amaranth, green amaranth. reached 8 micrograms/mL, and the activity was 4 times that of glyphosate, a positive drug. At the same time, the team discovered polyketones from secondary metabolites of marine Aspergillus and wood mould that had significant inhibition effect on rice blast and brucellosis bacteria, showing a good application prospect.

● Many People Suffer from Solar Dermatitis. The Main Culprit is Vegetables.

The increase of ultraviolet irradiation can easily cause various skin diseases.  In fact, many wild vegetables and vegetables contain photosensitive substances, which can easily cause solar dermatitis. So, what is photosensitive material? What vegetables contain photosensitive substances? There are many vegetables and wild vegetables that contain light sensitive substances. Common are shepherd's purse, greens, mustard, coriander, celery, fennel, Chinese cabbage, amaranth (A wide variety of amaranth color options are available to you, such as drying process, cultivation type, and style.), spinach, rape, lettuce, peas, and so on. Furanacaridin is the most common and important photosensitizer. 

Amaranth Color Manufacturers

● Aryan Chemicals

Incepted in the year 2009, We Aryan Chemicals is a leading organization engages in Manufacturing, Wholesaling and Exporting a broad and Comprehensive Collection of Food Colors, Lake Colors, FD&C colors, D&C Colors and Blended Colors Developed using premium grade inputs and sophisticated tools.

● JILIN TELY IMP & EXP CO.,LTD

Jilin Tely Imp & Exp Co., Ltd. is located in Changchun, a national historical and cultural city, Jilin Province, China. It covers an area of 22,000 square meters, construction area of 6,000 square meters. We have our own import and export rights. Main Supply: fine chemicals, pharmaceutical and pesticide intermediates.