Gardenia Blue
Product Description
Gardenia Blue is a blue color obtained by enzyme treating on geniposide contained in gardenia fruits ,and get genipin,then produced by complexing with a primary amino group. It is soluble in water and relatively stable to heat and light under the neutral and alkaline conditions
Specification
E8-E50
Characteristic
Dark blue powder, soluble in water, Insoluble in petroleum ether and other organic solvents
Good resisitance to light and heat under the neutral and alkaline conditions, stable under the PH4-8
Oxidants and reducing agents have no adverse effect on colors
Good staining for proteins
Application
A food additive used for coloring food, beverage, alcoholic drinks, pastry, pickles, and snacks