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Butterfly Pea Flower Extract

FoodRGB Butterfly pea natural color solution for blue, pink, purple and green application butterfly pea flower

Pigment

Butterfly Pea Flower Extract

Certificates

Non-GMO | Kosher | Halal | Gluten-free | Allergen free | Vegan

Approved Countries

United States | Asia

Products

E3 Powder | E3 Liquid

Color Swatches

Description

Natural blue food color, easily soluble in water. Strong light and heat resistance. The natural blue food color is rare. Heat stable, light stable and bright blue color is even harder to find in nature. Butterfly pea flower is special bright blue color which is both heat and light stable.

Extracted and refined from butterfly pea flower. The main production areas of butterfly pea are Thailand and Yunnan Province in China. It is rich in Vitamins A, C, and E, as well as anthocyanins, which endow it with antioxidant properties. Under acidic conditions, it exhibits a purplish-red hue; under neutral conditions, the color ranges from purplish-blue to blue. In traditional diets, it is commonly used for making tea and creating blue-hued dishes. With good heat and light resistance, this plant is applicable in the food industry for applications such as beverages, confectionery, baking, ice cream, and other related fields.

FoodRGB® is butterfly pea flower extract food color manufacturer from plant to product - a natural blue food color manufacturer. We carefully choose the best butterfly pea, then grow large quantity of butterfly pea. After harvesting the butterfly pea flowers, our special manufacturing process removes odor and flavor from the butterfly pea flower. This makes our butterfly pea flower natural red food color highly concentrated.

Butterfly Pea Flower Extract FAQs

What is butterfly pea flower extract used for as a natural food color?

Butterfly pea flower extract is used as a natural blue food color in frozen beverages, confectionery, seasonings, beverages, and snacks. FoodRGB® provides butterfly pea flower extract for these food applications.

What color does butterfly pea flower extract provide?

Butterfly pea flower extract provides a bright blue color under neutral conditions, while under acidic conditions it exhibits a purplish-red hue.

Is butterfly pea flower extract soluble in water?

Yes, butterfly pea flower extract is easily soluble in water and provides a natural blue color for food and beverage applications.

Is butterfly pea flower extract stable to heat and light?

Yes, butterfly pea flower extract has strong heat and light resistance, making it suitable for applications where color stability is important. FoodRGB® offers butterfly pea flower extract with these stability properties.

What products are available in butterfly pea flower extract?

The available products are E3 Powder and E3 Liquid.

Where is butterfly pea flower extract approved for use?

The butterfly pea flower extract is approved for use in the United States and Asia.

What certifications does butterfly pea flower extract have?

The butterfly pea flower extract is Non-GMO, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-free, Allergen free, and Vegan. FoodRGB® produces the extract through a process that removes odor and flavor and makes the butterfly pea flower natural color highly concentrated.

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Butterfly Pea Flower Extract