Project Description
Product Description
Benefits
1.As a medicine, gardenia extract can protect the liver and promote bile, lower blood sugar, promote pancreatic secretion, protect gastric function, lower blood pressure, regulate lipids, neuroprotection, anti-inflammation, antioxidant, anti-fatigue, anti-thrombosis, protect physical health and improve physical fitness.
2.As a food additive, gardenia extract contains natural pigments, which can adjust food color and improve food quality. In addition, gardenia extract can also be used as a preservative to extend the shelf life of food and reduce food waste.
3.In addition, gardenia extract can also be used in natural plant pigments and cosmetic raw materials to tone and protect skin.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Colour Value (E1%1cm, 440nm) | ≥ 400 (standard grade) / ≥ 600 (premium grade) | UV-Vis Spectrophotometry |
| Geniposide Content (for functional use) | (HPLC) | HPLC |
| Appearance | Yellow to orange-yellow fine powder | Visual Inspection |
| Solubility | Water-soluble | Visual |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% | USP <281> |
| Heavy Metals (Total) | ≤ 10 ppm | USP <231> / ICP-MS |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 1.0 mg/kg | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1.0 mg/kg | ICP-MS |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1,000 CFU/g | USP <61> |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 CFU/g | USP <61> |
| Salmonella | Negative | USP <62> |
| E. coli | Negative | USP <62> |
| Ash Content | ≤ 5.0% | USP <281> |
Application
- Beverages
In the beverage industry, Gardenia Extract is used in sports drinks, fruit juices, ready-to-drink teas, energy drinks, and flavoured waters to provide a natural yellow to orange hue. The typical starting usage level is 0.01% to 0.05% of the total formulation. The ingredient exhibits good colour stability under acidic conditions (pH 3.0–6.0) and is compatible with standard beverage production processes.
- Confectionery
In confectionery applications, Gardenia Extract is used in hard candies, gummies, jellies, chewing gum, and cake icings to provide a stable and appealing natural yellow colour. Recommended starting usage levels typically range from 0.01% to 0.1% of the formulation. The ingredient remains stable under standard confectionery processing conditions and is suitable for both sugar-based and gelatin-based systems.
- Dietary Supplements
In the dietary supplement sector, Gardenia Extract is used as a natural colourant for capsules and tablets, and its geniposide component can also be used in functional formulations. A recommended starting usage level is 0.05% to 0.2% of the formulation. The ingredient is water-soluble, making it suitable for powder blending and capsule filling processes.
- Dairy & Frozen Desserts
For products such as yogurts, ice cream, and flavoured milk, Gardenia Extract provides a heat-stable natural yellow colour that blends well with dairy matrices. A recommended starting usage level is 0.02% to 0.08% of the formulation. It is suitable for pasteurisation processes.
- Sauces & Seasonings
Gardenia Extract is used in products such as mustard, pickles, salad dressings, and processed cheese to provide a natural yellow tone and performs reliably in oil-in-water emulsion systems. A recommended starting usage level is 0.02% to 0.1% of the formulation.
- Cosmetics & Personal Care
In cosmetics, Gardenia Extract is used in natural skincare products, soaps, and bath products as a natural colourant. A recommended usage level is 0.1% to 0.5% of the formulation.
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