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Product Profile & Properties
Gardenia blue color is a natural color extracted and refined from the fruit of the Rubiaceae plant gardenia. The product presents dark blue powder, soluble in water, and insoluble in grease. The aqueous solution is bright blue. The hue covers a wide range, and is not affected by pH. It has the advantages of strong acid resistance and strong staining power on protein.
Natural Blending & Safety
Natural blue color is rare in nature, gardenia blue color is one of them. Compared with synthetic colors, its source is natural, human compatibility is good, and high safe. Gardenia blue color can be combined with natural yellow colors such as gardenia yellow color, safflower yellow color, etc., to prepare different colors of green.
Performance & Color Control
Compared with extracted chlorophyll, the green color tone prepared with gardenia blue color can be controlled, has good acid resistance, and can be used in more acidic food, and beverages. In addition, the gardenia blue color can also be combined with a variety of natural red colors to blend different shades of purple. Therefore, gardenia blue color has a wide range of applications in food processing.
Scope of Application
Gardenia blue color can be used in the following food and beverage applications:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the source of Gardenia Blue Color?
Gardenia blue color is a natural color extracted and refined from the fruit of the Rubiaceae plant gardenia.
Q2: What are the solubility and appearance properties of Gardenia Blue Color?
It is a dark blue powder that is soluble in water (creating a bright blue aqueous solution) and insoluble in grease.
Q3: How does Gardenia Blue Color perform under different pH conditions?
The hue of Gardenia Blue Color covers a wide range and is not affected by pH. It features strong acid resistance and strong staining power on protein.
Q4: How does Gardenia Blue Color compare to synthetic colors?
Unlike synthetic colors, Gardenia Blue Color has a natural source, offers good human compatibility, and provides high safety.
Q5: Can Gardenia Blue Color be blended with other natural colors?
Yes. It can be combined with natural yellows (like gardenia yellow and safflower yellow) to prepare controlled green tones, or with natural reds to blend different shades of purple.
Q6: Why is Gardenia Blue Color preferred over chlorophyll in certain foods?
Compared to extracted chlorophyll, the green tone prepared with gardenia blue color can be controlled, has superior acid resistance, and is suitable for more acidic foods and beverages.