Project Description
Description
Butterfly pea powder is pH sensitive. It will react to acidic liquids. Try adding some lemon or lime juice to your tea and watch it change from blue to pink! Or mix with alkaline water to watch it turn green! Butterfly pea buds themselves have a subdued flavour similar to a slightly more herbal black tea and enjoy butterfly pea powder taste, but the plant-primarily functions as a natural dye that’s subtle in flavour but bold in visual pop. Butterfly Pea gets packed with flavonoids, quercetin, proanthocyanidin, and other antioxidants that support a wide range of health benefits.
Product Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Product Form | Fine powder | Visual |
| Particle Size | 95% passes through 80 mesh (or 100 mesh as customized) | Sieve Analysis |
| Color Index (Color Value) | E10% (1%, 1cm) ≥ 2.0 at λ = 560-580nm (or as per customer specification) | UV-Vis Spectrophotometry |
| Active Component (Optional) | Anthocyanins ≥ 1.0% (or as per specification) | pH Differential / HPLC |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 8.0% | USP <731> |
| Ash Content | ≤ 5.0% | USP <281> |
| pH (1% Solution) | 4.5 – 6.5 | USP <791> |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤ 1.0 ppm | ICP-MS / AAS |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 1.0 ppm | ICP-MS / AAS |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1,000 CFU/g | USP <61> |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 CFU/g | USP <61> |
| E. coli | Negative | USP <62> |
| Salmonella | Negative | USP <62> |
| Regulatory Compliance | Meets FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2004 for coloring foodstuffs | / |
Key Applications & Technical Notes
Butterfly Pea Powder is a natural blue colorant derived from the flowers of Clitoria ternatea. Its unique pH‑sensitive properties and clean‑label appeal make it a versatile ingredient across multiple food and beverage categories.
By Industry
Beverages (RTD Teas, Lemonades, Cocktails, Functional Drinks)
Function: Provides a vibrant blue to purple hue.
Technical Note: The color is pH‑sensitive – it turns purple/pink in acidic conditions (pH < 4.5, e.g., lemon juice) and green in alkaline conditions (pH > 8.0). For consistent blue color, maintain the final beverage pH between 5.0 and 6.5. Heat stability is moderate; avoid prolonged high‑temperature processing (e.g., pasteurization at 72°C/15 sec is acceptable; UHT >135°C may cause fading).
Recommended Usage: 0.05% – 0.2% of total formulation (adjust based on target intensity).
Confectionery (Gummies, Hard Candies, Jellies)
Function: Imparts a natural blue shade to sugar‑based confections.
Technical Note: Stable in sugar syrups at neutral pH. For acidified confections (e.g., sour gummies), note the color shift to purple – consider this as a feature for color‑changing products. Heat stable up to 100°C for short periods; for hard candies, add during the cooling phase to minimize thermal degradation.
Recommended Usage: 0.1% – 0.5% of batch weight.
Bakery (Icings, Cake Mixes, Decorations)
Function: Colors frostings, batters, and decorative elements.
Technical Note: Works well in non‑acidic batters. In products with baking soda or baking powder (alkaline), color may shift towards green – pre‑test is recommended. Best suited for no‑bake or low‑bake applications (e.g., icings, glazes) to preserve vibrancy.
Recommended Usage: 0.2% – 0.8% of dry mix or as needed.
Dairy & Plant‑Based Alternatives (Yogurts, Ice Creams, Puddings)
Function: Adds a natural blue color to dairy and non‑dairy products.
Technical Note: Protein binding can affect color intensity; it is recommended to test dispersion in the specific base (e.g., milk, oat milk, coconut milk). Stable under cold processing. For fermented products (e.g., yogurt), note that pH drop during fermentation may turn the color towards purple – this can be a desirable visual cue for fruit‑on‑bottom formats.
Recommended Usage: 0.1% – 0.3% of total formulation.
Health Benefit Statement (Objective)
Butterfly Pea Powder contains naturally occurring flavonoids, including anthocyanins, which are known for their antioxidant properties. It is traditionally used as a botanical ingredient.
Packing & Shipping
Why Choose Us & How to Order?
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