Manufacturer Supply Butterfly Pea Powder
Butterfly Pea Flower Powder: Overview
Butterfly pea flower powder is a natural blue powder made from butterfly pea flowers (commonly known as blue butterflies) through physical grinding. It is mainly produced in Thailand, Malaysia, and Yunnan and Guangxi provinces of China. The finished product ranges from blue to purple, and the brewed tea is clear. The core value of butterfly pea flower powder lies in its natural pigment function and nutrition. It is rich in anthocyanins, vitamins A, C, and E, and various minerals. In the food industry, it can be used as a natural coloring agent with zero additives. It also has auxiliary antioxidant effects, relieves eye fatigue, and regulates immunity.
YTBIO supplies butterfly pea flower powder with uniform color, no added fillers, and stable texture when stored in a light-proof, sealed container.
CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS
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ITEM |
STANDARD |
TEST RESULT |
TEST METHORD |
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Physical & Chemical |
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Appearance |
Blue Fine Powder |
Complies |
Visual |
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Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Characteristic |
Organoleptic |
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Particle Size |
800-1000mesh |
Complies |
USP <786> |
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Loss on drying |
≤13.0% |
8.2% |
USP <731> |
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Ash |
≤12.0% |
4.8% |
USP <281> |
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Heavy Metal |
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As |
≤1.0ppm |
0.027ppm |
ICP-MS |
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Pb |
≤1.0ppm |
Not Detected |
ICP-MS |
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Cd |
≤1.0ppm |
0.046ppm |
ICP-MS |
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Microbiological Test |
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Total Plate Count |
≤1,000cfu/g |
<100cfu/g |
AOAC |
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Mold and Yeast |
≤100cfu/g |
<20cfu/g |
AOAC |
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E.Coli |
Negative |
Complies |
AOAC |
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Salmonella |
Negative |
Complies |
AOAC |
Butterfly Pea Flower Powder: Nutritional Components and Features
Antioxidant Support: Anthocyanins are the signature active ingredient in butterfly pea flower powder, possessing the ability to scavenge free radicals. They can help slow down oxidative damage to cells and have a positive effect on repairing retinal light damage and relieving eye fatigue.
Vitamins: Butterfly Pea Flower Powder contains vitamins A, C, E, and B vitamins. Vitamin A supports night vision and mucous membrane integrity; vitamins C and E synergistically enhance the antioxidant network; and B vitamins participate in energy metabolism and the normal functioning of the nervous system.
Minerals: Butterfly Pea Flower Powder is naturally rich in elements such as calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium. Calcium and magnesium work together to maintain bone structure and muscle rhythm, iron participates in hemoglobin synthesis, and potassium helps maintain the osmotic pressure balance of body fluids.
Dietary Fiber: Butterfly Pea Flower Powder contains a certain proportion of dietary fiber, which can increase the volume of intestinal contents, stimulate regular peristalsis, and provide a feeling of fullness.
Basic Nutrition: Butterfly Pea Flower Powder contains a small amount of plant protein and various amino acids. Although it is not a high-protein source, it can serve as a trace source of nutrients in daily diet.
Calories: Butterfly Pea Flower Powder has a low calorie content and does not increase the metabolic burden; anthocyanins exhibit a blue to purple color gradation in different pH media, and can replace artificial blue pigments.
Butterfly Pea Flower Powder: Main Application Areas
Food and Beverage Industry
This is currently the most mature application scenario for butterfly pea flower powder. It can be used as a natural blue pigment to replace artificial colorings. Butterfly pea flower powder changes from blue to purple in acidic environments. This property is widely used in the creation of visually appealing products such as beverages and wines, and it also finds extensive applications in baby food, baking, and confectionery.
Health Supplements
The high anthocyanin content of butterfly pea flower powder has made it popular in the health supplement industry. Main applications include immune support, postprandial blood sugar control, and cognitive function enhancement.
Cosmetics
Currently, butterfly pea flower powder is primarily used in cosmetics as a natural colorant or as an auxiliary antioxidant in basic categories such as face masks, lotions, and facial soaps.
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