Research Article

Development of a Rapid and Simple Method for Detection of Protein Contaminants in Carmine

Figure 2

Carmine (Sample A, cochineal extract, Biocon) suspensions. (A) is suspended in 1% phosphoric acid. (B) is dispersed in 1% phosphoric acid and 8 mol/L urea. (C) is dispersed in 1% phosphoric acid and 6 mol/L guanidine hydrochloride.