Specification: (1) Liquid Appearance: Purplish Red Liquid Color Value E(1%,1cm,580-620nm): 20- 60 Ash: < 2.0% PH: 2 - 4 Lead (as Pb): < 2mg/kg Arsenic(as As): < 1mg/kg Pathogenic Bacteria: Negative (2) Powder Appearance: Purplish Red Powder Color Value E(1%,1cm,580-620nm): 100- 200 Loss on Drying: < 0.8% Ash: < 3.0% PH: 2 - 4 Lead (as Pb): < 2mg/kg Arsenic(as As): < 1mg/kg Pathogenic Bacteria: Negative Applications and Usage Instruction(in compliance with GB2760: Hygienic standards for uses of food additives): Red Rice can be widely used in modified milk, milk beverages, frozen drinks(edible ice excluded), candy, imitation wine. When use Red Rice Red, dissolve the color with a small amount of 50% edible alcohol or water first, and them mix the color solution with food materials. Usage Reference(in compliance with GB2760: Hygienic standards for uses of food additives): The amount of usage is according to production needs (no maximum usage limit). Storage: Sealed, avoid light, store in cool and dry place. Shelf Life: If the storage condition attains as mentioned above, powder two years from production date, liquid is six months(unopened). Once opened, should seal up again and use within six months(powder) or one month(liquid).