Natural Food Pigment E80 Powder Gardenia Blue Extract

• Customization: Available
• Certification: BRC, ISO, HACCP, Kosher, Halal, Sc
• Assay Method: HPLC
• Model NO.: NM-CP-1-GAD
• Application Form: Paste, Tablet, Powder
• Application: Food, Health Care Products
• State: Powder
• Extract Source: Gardenia Jasminoides
• Sample: Free Sample
• Color: Blue Powder
• Solubility: Water Soluble
• Grade: Food Grade
• Transport Package: 20kg/Drum
• Specification: E80
• Trademark: Hunan Nutramax
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 1302199099
• Production Capacity: 10 Mt/Month

Product Description

Product Description

Specification

Product Name: Gardenia Extract/Gardenia Blue
Latin Name: Gardenia Jasminoides Eills

Other Name: Fructus Gardeniae P.E. 

Specification: E80 E30

Appearance: Blue Powder

Active Ingredient: Geniposide  

CAS No.: 92457-01-7

Molecular Formula: C17H24O10

Molecular Weight: 404.37

Feature: Natural Colorant

What is gardenia extract?

The Gardenia is popular as a garden plant and is known for its beautiful white flowers and exotic scent. An evergreen shrub, it is thought to have originated in China and Japan, but can also be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Australia,Asia.

Gardenia blue is a natural blue colorant extracted from the fruit of the plant Gardenia jasminoides Ellis, also known as cape jasmine. It is obtained by extracting compounds called genipin from the gardenia fruit and combining them with proteins or amino acids, which results in a bright blue pigment.

Gardenia blue is used widely in food coloring, especially in Asia, and is approved by regulatory authorities like the FDA for use in foods such as sports drinks, flavored waters, fruit drinks, teas, hard and soft candies, and baked goods. It offers a natural alternative to synthetic blue dyes, with good stability in pH ranges (pH 3-8), heat resistance, and light resistance.

In textile dyeing, gardenia blue can produce rich ocean blues on wool and silk, and lighter sky blue hues on cotton by adjusting conditions such as pH and mordants.

Chemically, gardenia blue consists primarily of a polymer formed by genipin molecules linked to peptides, with a molecular weight of about 15,000 to 30,000 daltons. It has been shown to have no significant genotoxic or toxic effects in studies with prolonged exposure, making it considered safe for food use.

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Exhibition

Exhibition Schedule

1.Natural Products Expo West | March 5-7, Anaheim, USA | Booth #1837
2.FIC Shanghai 2025 | March 17-19, Shanghai, China | Booth #41L60/41M61
3.Nutrafood Poland | April 8-10, Warsaw, Poland
4.Vitafoods Europe | May 20- 22, Barcelona, Spain | Booth #3B103
5.Seoul Food & Hotel | June 10-13, Seoul, Korea
6.CPHI Shanghai | June 24-26, Shanghai, China | Booth #E4P23
7.IFT | July 14-16, Chicago, USA | Booth #S1553
8.The Food Tech Summit & Expo | October 8-9, Mexico City, Mexico | Booth #2336
9.Supplyside West | October 29-30, Las Vegas, USA | Booth #3341
10.FI Europe | December 2-4, Paris, France | Booth #73R10

Packing & Delivery

Packing & Delivery

Packing:
* Delivery Time: Around 3-5 workdays after your payment.
 * Package: In fiber-drums with two-plastic bags inside.
 * Net Weight: 20kg,25kgs/Drum,  Gross Weight: 28kgs/Drum
 * Drum Size & Volume: I.D.42cm × H52cm, 0.08 m³/ Drum
 * Storage: Stored in dry and cool place, keep away from strong light and heat.
 * Shelf Life: Two years when properly stored.

Delivery:
 * 1. DHL Express, FEDEX for quantity less than 50KG, usually called as DDU service;
 * 2. Sea shipping for quantity over 500KG; and air shipping is available for 50KG above;
 * 3. For high value products, please select air shipping and DHL express for safe;
 * 4. Please confirm if you can make the clearance when goods reach your customs before placing an order, for buyers from Mexico,Turkey, Italy, Romania,Russia, and other remote area.

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Why Choose Us?

More than 10 years experiences, Leading plant extract industry in China
Own GAP planting bases & GMP factory
Top quality, Competitive price, Best service
Highly motivated and dedicated staff with only one goal "to achieve excellence"
Supplied more than 200 kinds of standard herbal extracts and 900 kinds of botanical extracts.

We are a professional manufacturer offering competitive pricing for bulk orders and complete OEM/ODM services.

What Services Can We Provide?

Accepted Delivery Terms: FOB,CFR,CIF,EXW,CIP,DDP,DDU
Accepted Payment Currency:USD,EUR,CNY
Accepted Payment Type: T/T,L/C,D/P D/A,Western Union,Escrow

Is Third-party Testing/COA Available?

Yes, we can provide COA of each batch.Third-party lab reports (e.g., SGS, Eurofins) are available upon request.

Can I Request a Free Sample before Bulk Ordering?

Yes, We offer complimentary samples (up to 20g powder) for qualified B2B buyers. Shipping costs apply. Custom sample formulations require a fee.