Bulk Food Grade Water Soluble Red Colorant Gardenia Red Pigment Powder for Foods
Introduction to Gardenia Red Pigment
Natural Gardenia Red Pigment is a clean-label natural edible colorant extracted from Gardenia Jasminoides Ellis fruit via water extraction, biological enzymatic conversion, macroporous resin purification and spray drying technology.
Natural Gardenia Red Pigment Production Process:
Extract geniposide from gardenia fruit → enzymatic hydrolysis to genipin → compound reaction with amino acids → purification, spray drying
Gardenia Red Pigment E30
Efficacy of Gardenia Red Pigment
PH Performance:
Gardenia red pigment is stable bright red within pH 2.5–8.0; slight lighter red above pH 6; precipitation occurs below pH 3.5
Heat Resistance:
Gardenia red pigment is excellent thermal stability, no obvious fading after heating at 100°C for long time, suitable for baking, boiling and high-temperature sterilization
Ion Compatibility:
Gardenia red pigment is stable with Ca²⁺, Al³⁺, Mg²⁺; avoid iron/tin ions, which will cause discoloration and darkening
Light Resistance: Best light stability at pH 4–6; slight color fading under strong UV light at extreme PH
Salt & Oxidation Resistance:
Salinity, oxidants and reducing agents have almost no negative impact on tone and color value
Tinting Power:
Strong staining effect on protein, starch and carbohydrate food substrates
Application Fields of Gardenia Red Pigment
1. Food & Beverage (Main Usage)
Drinks: Fruit juice, sports drinks, tea beverages, solid drink powder, fermented wine, cider
Confectionery: Jelly, soft candy, ice cream, popsicle, jam, preserved fruits
Cereal & Bakery: Red noodles, rice cakes, pastry fillings, red bean products
Seasonings & Snacks: Pickles, puffed snacks, meat fillings
2. Cosmetics & Personal Care
Natural red colorant for lotion, mask, cream, lip gloss; antioxidant soothing raw material
3. Dietary Supplements
Colorant for herbal compound powder, nutritional solid drinks, tablet coating
Product specification of Gardenia Red Pigment
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Gardenia Red Pigment Technical Data Sheet |
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Sense Index |
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Appearance |
Reddish brown fine powder
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Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
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Physical-chemical Index |
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Color Value |
E30 |
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Particle Size |
98% pass 80 mesh |
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Loss on drying |
7% max |
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Heavy metals |
10ppm Max |
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Lead |
2ppm Max |
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Arsenic |
2ppm Max |
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Mercury |
0.1ppm Max |
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Cadmium |
0.1ppm Max |
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Hygienic Index |
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Total plate count |
1,000cfu/g Max |
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Mold & yeast |
100cfu/g Max |
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Enterobacteriae |
10cfu/g Max |
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E.Coli |
Absent in 10g |
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Salmonella |
Absent in 25g |
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Statements: Non-Irradiated, Non-GMO |
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Packaging: 1kg/aluminium foil bag, 25kg/drum (37*37*50cm). |
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Shelf Life: 24 months stored in original packaging away from the light, and under the optimal temperature 10~25℃. |
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