Description

Food Yellow 3:1 is a high-purity, water-soluble synthetic colorant widely used in the food and beverage industry. Its primary value lies in providing a stable and vibrant yellow hue, essential for product appeal and brand consistency in a competitive market. This color is specifically needed by manufacturers of confectionery, beverages, dairy products, and baked goods seeking a reliable, compliant, and consistent coloring solution.

Application

• Coloring of carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks, sports drinks, and powdered beverage mixes.
• Imparting yellow color to hard candies, gummies, chewing gum, and jelly products.
• Use in dairy-based desserts such as ice cream, custards, and flavored yogurts.
• Coloring for bakery icings, fillings, and cake decorations.
• Application in savory snacks like extruded products and seasoned coatings.
• Used in the production of pharmaceutical tablets and syrups for color coding and aesthetic purposes.
• Coloring for pet food and animal feed to enhance visual appeal.

Basic Information

Product Name	Food Yellow 3:1
CAS No.	15790-07-5
Molecular Formula	C16H9N4Na3O9S2
Molecular Weight	534.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Sunset Yellow FCF Aluminum Lake; CI 15985:1; FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake; E110 Lake; Food Yellow 3 Aluminum Lake; Sunset Yellow Lake; Lutetia Yellow 3R Lake; Acid Yellow 3 Aluminum Lake
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Quality Control

Our Food Yellow 3:1 is manufactured under strict quality systems to meet the stringent requirements of global food and pharmaceutical industries. It is produced in compliance with relevant specifications, including those outlined by the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and other international standards. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) to ensure traceability and verify compliance with purity, identity, and safety parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials and sources of heat. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure to maintain stability and color strength.

Specification

Item	Specification
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Color Content)	≥ 90.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 15.0%
Water-soluble Chlorides and Sulfates	≤ 2.0%
Subsidiary Colors	≤ 5.0%
Ether Extractable Matter	≤ 0.2%
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 mg/kg
Lead (Pb)	≤ 10 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg)	≤ 1 mg/kg

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.