Vivid gardenia red with good water solubility for beverages, confectionery and jellies.
- Powder
- Liquid
Overview
A red pigment derived from crocin and crocetin in gardenia fruit through enzymatic processing. Bright and rosy with good water solubility, it is widely used in beverages, confectionery and jellies.
Stability Profile
- pH Stability
- pH3–8
- Heat Resistance
- ≤120°C
- Light Stability
- Excellent
- Water Solubility
- Excellent
Technical Specifications
- Source
- Gardenia fruit (Gardenia jasminoides)
- Color Family
- Natural Red
- Available Forms
- Powder / Liquid
- Main Constituents
- Crocin, Crocetin
- Quality Standard
- GB7912-2010
- Color Value
- E20–E30
- Shelf Life
- 24 months
- Packaging
- Powder: 1 kg / 5 kg bags; liquid: 5 kg drums
- Storage
- Sealed, cool and dry place, away from light
- Compliance
- GB
Typical Applications
Permitted Applications (GB 2760)
Contact our technical team for permitted-use details.
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