Natural colorants

What is Gardenia Blue?

Product source: The blue pigment is obtained by biologically fermenting and refining the residue after extracting yellow pigment from the fruit of the plant Gardenia jasminoides of the Rubiaceae family.

Gardenia Blue is obtained through an enzymatic reaction between gardenia extract geniposide and an amino acid. The color shade of Gardenia Blue varies from the production with different amino acids. Gardenia Blue has a better stability to heat than to light. it also can be applied in a wide range of pH conditions.

Typical applications: fruit flavor drinks, fruit wine, ice cream, candy, chocolate coating, jam, etc.

Using method: pick requested amount of Gardenia Blue and dissolve in water, then add the aqueous solution into the end product.

Application

Gardenia blue is a coloring product belonging to the blue color family, offering a vivid blue hue suitable for use in beverages, candies, jellies, ice cream, and composite foods. It can be used to create blueberry-flavored drinks, specialty candies, and innovative food products. When combined with other colorants such as yellow or red, it forms a rich spectrum of colors including green and purple, meeting food manufacturers' needs for customized product design.