Natural Water Soluble Blue Colorant Gardenia Blue Pigment from Gardenia Jasminoide for Beverages, Dairy & Mild Cosmetic Raw Materials
Introduction to Gardenia Blue Pigment
Natural Gardenia Blue Pigment is a rare clean-label natural water-soluble colorant manufactured from mature dried fruits of Gardenia Jasminoides Ellis. The production adopts water extraction of geniposide, bio-enzymatic conversion, macroporous resin purification and spray-drying process.
Genipin-amino acid polymer, with trace crocin polyphenols for mild antioxidant performance. Natural Gardenia Blue Pigment appears uniform dark blue fine powder, fully soluble in pure water, dilute ethanol and propylene glycol, insoluble in grease and anhydrous organic solvents

Main Specs:
Gardenia Blue Pigment E30, E80
Efficacy of Gardenia Blue Pigment
Advantages of Gardenia Blue Pigment:
1. Dark blue to black powder, aqueous solution is dark blue
2. Soluble in water but insoluble in polar solvents such as oils and fats
3. The maximum absorption wavelength is 590nm
4. Gardenia Blue Pigment is a high molecular weight polymer with a molecular weight of over 500000
5. The color tone is almost unaffected by changes in environmental pH values
6. Good light and heat resistance, able to withstand strong oxidants and reducing agents
7. Good resistance to metal ions
8.LD50>16700mg/Kg

Application Fields of Gardenia Blue Pigment
1. Food & Beverage (Main Usage)
Drinks: Fruit juice, sports drinks, tea drinks, solid beverage powder, plant protein drinks
Confectionery: Hard candy, soft candy, jelly, ice cream, popsicle
Bakery & Cereals: Pastry surface decoration, rice noodles, instant flour products, filling
Others: Jam, pickled vegetables, brewed wine, puffed snacks, nut coatings
2. Cosmetics & Personal Care
Natural blue colorant for essence, mask, lotion, color makeup; antioxidant skincare additive
3. Dietary Supplements
Colorant for herbal solid drinks, compound nutritional powder

Product specification of Gardenia Blue Pigment
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Gardenia Blue Pigment Technical Data Sheet |
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Sense Index |
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Appearance |
Dark Blue Powder
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Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
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Physical-chemical Index |
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Color Value |
E30, E80 |
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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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