Factory Supply Natural Pigments Gardenia Blue Powder
Gardenia Blue: Product Introduction
Gardenia Blue is a natural blue pigment extracted and refined from the fruit of the gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides Ellis), a plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is made from gardenia fruit through processes including extraction with water or edible ethanol, enzymatic hydrolysis with β-glucosidase, reaction with edible amino acids, and refining. Gardenia Blue is easily soluble in water, forming a bright blue solution, and has a strong staining ability for proteins and starches. YTBIO's Gardenia Blue pigment is of stable quality, providing a safe and stable blue coloring solution for the food industry.
Product Characteristics
Form: Dark blue powder
Odor: Odorless and tasteless
Heat Resistance: Does not fade after heating at 120℃ for 60 minutes, suitable for high-temperature processing
Lightfastness: Good lightfastness
Moisture Resistance: Low hygroscopicity, easy to store and use
Coloring Properties: Uniform and natural coloring, high color saturation
CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS：
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STANDARD |
TEST RESULT |
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Color Value |
E(1%1cm,600nm) >100 |
E 101.30 |
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Physical & Chemical |
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Appearance |
Dark Blue powder |
Complies |
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Odor |
Characteristic |
Complies |
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Mesh Size |
100% Pass 80mesh |
Complies |
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Moisture |
≤ 7% |
6.5% |
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Solubility |
Soluble in water |
Complies |
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Heavy Metal |
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As |
≤2.0ppm |
0.058ppm |
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Pb |
≤2.0ppm |
0.064ppm |
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Cd |
≤1.0ppm |
0.016ppm |
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Hg |
≤0.5ppm |
0.042ppm |
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Microbiological Test |
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Total Plate Count |
≤1,000cfu/g |
<350cfu/g |
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Yeast & Mold |
≤50cfu/g |
<50cfu/g |
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E.Coli |
Negative/10g |
Negative |
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Coliform |
0.3MPN/g |
<0.3MPN/g |
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Salmonella |
Negative/10g |
Negative |
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Staphylococcus |
Negative/10g |
Negative |
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Conclusion |
Conform with specification,Non-irradiation, Allergen Free, BSE/TSE Free |
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Storage |
Store in cool and dry places. Keep away from strong light and heat |
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Packing |
By 5kgs/aluminum foil bag, 5bags/Drum |
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Shelf Life |
24 months under the above condition,and in it’s original package |
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Product Efficacy
The main efficacy of Gardenia Blue is coloring. Health benefits are mostly based on laboratory research or theoretical speculation. Practical applications require consideration of specific product needs and safety standards.
Coloring Function
Gardenia blue is a water-soluble natural blue pigment with vibrant color and strong tinting strength. It can be used in food, beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals to replace synthetic pigments, providing stable and safe blue tones for products.
Antioxidant Activity
Studies have shown that gardenia blue possesses certain antioxidant activity, capable of scavenging free radicals in the body, reducing oxidative damage, helping to delay cell aging, and protecting body tissues from oxidative stress.
Antibacterial Activity
Gardenia blue has inhibitory effects on certain bacteria and fungi, potentially helping to prevent and control microbial contamination, especially in food preservation.
Gut Health
Recent research has found that gardenia blue can react with harmful metabolites in the gut, helping to reduce interference with the gut microbiota, stabilize the gut microecological environment, and indirectly promote gut health.
Product Applications
Gardenia blue pigment is widely applicable to various food products, giving them a natural and refreshing blue hue:
Beverages: Juices, carbonated drinks, formulated wines, solid beverages, etc.
Confectionery: Hard candy, soft candy, jams, jellies, puddings, etc.
Baked Goods: Cookies, cakes, cake mixes, etc.
Dairy Products: Ice cream, whipped cream, yogurt, dairy beverages, etc.
Frozen Foods: Ice cream, popsicles, ice lollies, etc.
Convenience Foods: Convenience rice and noodle products, puffed foods, etc.
Condiments: Jams, pickled vegetables, etc.
Food Additive Application Guidelines
The addition of YTBIO Gardenia Blue to food products must comply with national food safety standards, with dosage controlled according to different product categories: The maximum usage is 0.2g/kg for beverages; 0.3g/kg for confectionery; 1.0g/kg for frozen drinks such as ice cream in dairy products, and 0.3g/kg for yogurt; the same applies to jams and condiments, which are also limited to 0.3g/kg.
Note: When used in acidic foods (such as carbonated beverages), it is recommended to control the pH value within the range of 4-8 to maintain color stability.
If you are interested in YTBIO's Gardenia Blue or other ingredients, please feel free to contact us via online inquiry or email. We will provide you with professional technical support and customized solutions.
