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Applications of Gardenia Blue Color
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 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.
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 in Food Processing
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhat 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. It is a highly safe, natural alternative to synthetic colors.
QWhat are the solubility characteristics of Gardenia Blue?
Gardenia blue color is easily soluble in water, yielding a bright blue aqueous solution. However, it is completely insoluble in grease.
QHow does pH affect the hue of Gardenia Blue?
Unlike many other natural pigments, the hue of gardenia blue color covers a wide range and is not affected by pH changes. It also possesses strong acid resistance and strong staining power on proteins.
QCan Gardenia Blue be blended with other natural colors?
Yes, it can be combined with natural yellow colors (such as gardenia yellow and safflower yellow) to prepare controlled green tones, or mixed with natural red colors to blend various shades of purple.
QWhy is Gardenia Blue preferred over chlorophyll for green formulations?
Compared with extracted chlorophyll, green tones prepared using gardenia blue color are easier to control, offer superior acid resistance, and are highly suitable for use in acidic foods and beverages.
QWhat food applications is Gardenia Blue suitable for?
It is widely used in frozen drinks, jams, pickled vegetables, candy, instant rice/flour products, pastries, baked fillings, condiments, fruit/vegetable juices, protein drinks, flavored drinks, solid beverages, prepared wine, and puffed foods.