Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder

Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder

Source: Butterfly pea
Appearance: Gray blue powder
Technology Method: Hot air drying technology
Mesh: 100.0% pass 80 mesh
100 % natural without additives
Have own factory & FD production line
FDA certificate.
Delivery Term: DHL, Fedex, Air freight, and sea freight
Cert.: Halal, Kosher,ISO, HACCP and other patents.
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MOQ: 1 KG
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Natural Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder Manufacturer | Food Grade Butterfly Pea Powder Supply

Guanjie Biotech is a reliable Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder supplier, providing premium-quality powder sourced from organically cultivated Clitoria ternatea flowers. With its natural blue color, antioxidant properties, and clean-label advantages, Guanjie Biotech's Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder is widely used as a natural blue food dye in RTD teas, cocktails, and functional beverages. As an experienced Butterfly Pea Powder manufacturer, Guanjie Biotech applies strict quality control throughout cultivation, extraction, and processing. Its bulk Butterfly Pea Flower Powder offers excellent purity, consistency, and versatility, making it an ideal natural blue food colorant for global brands. Premium non-GMO Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder supplier. 100% natural water-soluble blue colorant. ISO, Halal & Kosher certified. Free samples & bulk wholesale available. Contact us for COA & pricing! Welcome to enquire with us at info@gybiotech.com.

Butterfly Pea Flower Powder bulk

Quick Specification:

Parameter Specification Test Method
Botanical Name Clitoria ternatea L. HPLC / Identification
Active Ingredient Anthocyanins (花青素) UV/HPLC
Appearance Fine Blue / Gray-Blue Powder Visual
Solubility 100% Water Soluble Water Test
pH Stability Range Changes from Blue (pH 4-8) to Purple/Pink (pH < 4) Laboratory Test
Mesh Size 80-100 Mesh Pass Rate 100% Sieving
Heavy Metals Pb < 2.0 ppm, As < 1.0 ppm ICP-MS
Certifications FDA, Halal, Kosher, ISO9001, HACCP Verified

 

Why Source from Guanjie Biotech?

It is a critical part of our commitment to the quality of butterfly pea flower powder. The brilliance, clarity, and responsiveness of the color are direct indicators of the butterfly pea blossom powder's purity and potency. A poor-quality butterfly pea blossom powder will have muted, muddy, or inconsistent color changes.

Key Advantages:
● 100% Natural & Clean Label:

Free from artificial colors, synthetic additives, preservatives, and GMOs.
● Vibrant Natural Colorant:

Delivers intense blue to violet hues without altering the base product's original flavor profile.
● pH-Sensitive Color Shift:

Changes dynamically from bright blue (pH 4.0–8.0) to vivid purple/magenta in acidic environments (pH < 4.0).
● Excellent Water Solubility & Thermal Stability:

Fully soluble in cold and warm liquids, making it suitable for RTD beverages, bakery, and confectionery processing.
● Complete Quality Certification:

Produced under strict GMP guidelines with FDA, ISO9001, HACCP, Halal, and Kosher certifications.

 

Key Specifications & Certificate of Analysis (COA)

Item

Specification

Result

Method

Basic Product Information

Genus and Species

Clitoria ternatea L.

Conform

/

Part of the Plant

Flower

Conform

/

Country of Origin

China

Conform

/

Organoleptic Data

Color

It should have the desired colour of Butterfly pea pollen Powder and be gray-blue in colour.

Conform

GB/T29602-2013

Shape

No lumps, loose, homogeneous powder.

Conform

Odor&Taste

The product should have its characteristic taste and smell, no irritation, burnt, rancidity and no other odor.

Conform

Impurity

No visible impurities

Conform

Solubility

A clear or uniform suspension was obtained after dissolution

Conform

Process Data

Method of Processing

Grinding

Conform

/

Physical Characteristics

Loss on drying

<7.0%

4.39%

GB5009.3-2016

Heavy Metals

Total Heavy Metals

<10ppm

Conform

USP <231>, method II

As

<2.0ppm

Conform

AOAC 986.15, 18th

Pb

<2.0ppm

Conform

AOAC 986.15, 18th

Cd

<0.5ppm

Conform

AOAC 986.15, 18th

Hg

<0.5ppm

Conform

AOAC 971.21, 18th

Pesticide Residue

666

<0.2ppm

Conform

GB/T5009.19-1996

DDT

<0.2ppm

Conform

GB/T5009.19-1996

Microbiology

Total Plate Count

<10,000cfu/g

Conform

AOAC 990.12, 18th

Total Yeast & Mold

<1,000cfu/g

Conform

FDA (BAM) Chapter 18, 8th Ed.

E. Coli

Negative

Negative

AOAC 997.11, 18th

Salmonella

Negative

Negative

FDA (BAM) Chapter 5, 8th Ed.

 

Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder Manufacturing Process & Quality Control

Guanjie Biotech enforces strict quality management throughout the manufacturing process:
● Raw Material Sourcing:

Cultivated in pesticide-controlled, non-GMO botanical bases.
● Cleaning & Sorting:

Fresh flowers undergo multi-stage washing and strict visual inspection.
● Controlled Drying:

Dried using advanced low-temperature hot air drying or freeze-drying (FD) technology to preserve natural bio-compounds.
● Milling & Sieving:

Micro-milled to achieve uniform 80–120 mesh particle size for instant dissolution.
● Quality Inspection:

Every batch is tested in our in-house R&D/Testing Center equipped with HPLC, UV, and ICP-MS instruments. Third-party testing (SGS/Eurofins) is available upon request.

 

Raw materials ← Raw material testing

Selection

Water washing 3 times

Blanching

Cooling

Water cleaning dehydration

Drying and sterilizing ← Intermediate inspection

Crushing

Sieving ← Metal detecting

Quantitative packaging ← Final inspection

Storage

 

The Color-changing Principle of Butterfly Pea Powder

The unique color-changing ability of Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder comes from natural water-soluble pigments called anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are a group of flavonoid compounds responsible for the red, purple, blue, and black colors found in many plants, including blueberries, red cabbage, raspberries, and butterfly pea flowers.

Unlike many natural pigments, the anthocyanins in natural Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder-especially ternatin compounds-show excellent color intensity and stability under neutral pH conditions. pH-Sensitive Color Changing makes Butterfly Pea Flower Powder a popular clean-label natural color ingredient for beverages, desserts, functional foods, and nutritional products.

The color-changing property of Butterfly Pea Powder is mainly related to the molecular structure of anthocyanins. These pigment molecules can interact with hydrogen ions (H⁺), causing structural changes that affect how they absorb and reflect visible light. As the pH environment changes, the color of the powder solution changes accordingly.

• Low pH (Acidic Environment):

In an acidic environment, the concentration of hydrogen ions (H⁺) is higher. Anthocyanin molecules in Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder absorb hydrogen ions, causing changes in their molecular structure. This affects light absorption and can transform the original blue color into shades of purple, pink, or red.

This natural color reaction makes Butterfly Pea Flower Powder for beverages highly attractive for innovative drinks, cocktails, teas, and functional beverage applications.

• High pH (Basic/Alkaline Environment):

In an alkaline environment, hydrogen ion concentration decreases. Anthocyanin molecules lose hydrogen ions and adopt a different molecular structure. As a result, the pigment may shift from blue toward purple, greenish-blue, or green-yellow tones depending on the pH level. This pH sensitivity provides food manufacturers with opportunities to develop visually interactive products using anthocyanin-rich Butterfly Pea Flower Powder.

• Neutral pH:

Under neutral pH conditions, anthocyanins maintain their stable molecular structure, producing the characteristic bright blue color of Blue Pea Flower Powder. This vibrant natural blue pigment is widely used as an alternative to synthetic food dyes.

Because of its natural pH sensitivity, Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder functions as an edible natural pH indicator. Compared with traditional chemical indicators, it provides a safe, food-grade, and visually appealing solution for clean-label product development.

For manufacturers sourcing bulk Butterfly Pea Flower Powder, choosing a reliable Butterfly Pea Flower Powder supplier ensures consistent anthocyanin content, color performance, and application stability across food, beverage, and nutraceutical formulations.

 

Guanjie Biotech's Verification Process

Guanjie Biotech is a professional Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder supplier providing high-quality natural blue food dye solutions for food, beverage, and nutraceutical applications. We conduct a color change test using our Butterfly Pea Flower Extract Powder to evaluate the quality, stability, and pH sensitivity of each batch. The test includes different liquid environments, such as Sprite, white vinegar, soda water, alkaline water, lemon water, and plain water, demonstrating the unique color-changing properties of anthocyanin-rich powder. These results help verify our natural blue colorant performance and ensure consistent quality for customers seeking clean-label food coloring ingredients and bulk butterfly pea flower powder solutions.

butterfly pea powder color change

Step 1: Creating the Base Solution
We begin by dissolving 0.1 grams of our high-purity butterfly pea flower powder in 100ml of room temperature water. This precise ratio is crucial; too little Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder yields a faint color that is difficult to observe changing, while too much can create an overly dark solution that masks the subtleties of the transformation. We ensure the powder is completely dissolved, resulting in a stunning, opaque royal blue solution. This is our control, representing a near-neutral pH of around 7-7.5.

Step 2: Introducing the Test Substances
We then aliquot this master solution into several containers and introduce the various test substances. Each one donates or accepts hydrogen ions, shifting the pH of the solution and triggering the color change.

butterfly pea powder solubility

 

 

Water (Control)

Color Result: Blue

When dissolved in pure water (pH 7), Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder produces a vibrant azure-blue color due to the stability of its natural anthocyanin compounds. The neutral pH environment maintains the original molecular structure of these pigments, demonstrating the quality and freshness of the powder. This characteristic blue shade is a key feature of premium butterfly pea flower powder extract and makes it a popular natural blue food color ingredient for beverages, desserts, and functional foods. A faded or dull color may indicate oxidation, aging, or improper processing. Reliable butterfly pea flower powder suppliers verify color consistency through strict quality control.

butterfly pea powder sprite

 

 

Sprite

Color Result: Light Lavender

Scientific Explanation: Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder contains natural anthocyanins, which are pH-sensitive pigments widely used as clean-label natural colorants. When mixed with Sprite, the citric acid and carbon dioxide (CO₂) create an acidic environment. Citric acid lowers the pH immediately, while dissolved CO₂ forms carbonic acid (H₂CO₃), further shifting the pigment color from blue toward purple or light lavender. Compared with stronger acids such as lemon juice or vinegar, Sprite produces a milder reaction, resulting in a softer lavender shade. This makes Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder a popular ingredient for natural color-changing beverages.

 

WHITE VINEGAR

 

 

White Vinegar

Color Result: Bright Fuchsia

When Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder is mixed with acidic ingredients such as vinegar, its natural anthocyanins undergo a pH-driven color transformation, changing from blue-purple to bright fuchsia pink. Vinegar contains acetic acid, which creates a stronger acidic environment than lemon juice due to its higher acid concentration. This stronger acidity produces a more vivid pink or fuchsia shade, demonstrating the pH sensitivity of anthocyanin-rich butterfly pea powder. This unique color-changing property makes it a popular natural blue food color powder for beverages, desserts, and clean-label food applications.

 

soda water

 

 

Soda Water (Club Soda)

Color Result: Light Purple

Scientific Explanation:
Soda water is carbonated water containing dissolved carbon dioxide (CO₂), which forms mild carbonic acid. Unlike Sprite, it does not contain additional citric acid, resulting in a lower acidity level and a smaller pH decrease. This mild acidic environment partially changes the anthocyanin structure in Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder, causing a color shift from blue to light purple. This pH-responsive effect demonstrates why natural blue food color from organic Butterfly Pea Flower Powder creates different shades in beverages and clean-label formulations.

 

butterfly pea flower change color

 

 

Alkaline Water

Color Result: Light Grey

The light grey or muted blue-green color change after adding alkaline water is a natural reaction of Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder. Its anthocyanins act as pH-sensitive natural colorants, responding to changes in acidity and alkalinity. Under mild alkaline conditions, the pigment may turn green; however, strong alkalinity can degrade anthocyanin structures through further deprotonation and chalcone formation. This pigment breakdown reduces color intensity, resulting in a faded grey appearance. Mineral components in alkaline water may also accelerate pigment precipitation and further affect color stability.

LEMON WATER

 

 

Lemon Water

• Color Result: Vibrant Pinkish-Purple

• Scientific Explanation:

Lemon juice is citric acid, a weak organic acid. When added to the blue solution, it floods the environment with H⁺ ions, significantly lowering the pH to a highly acidic range (likely between 2-3). The Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder anthocyanin molecules readily accept these protons, undergoing a molecular rearrangement that changes their chromatic properties. The light absorption spectrum shifts, causing the solution to reflect pink and red wavelengths. The intensity of the pink is directly related to the concentration of the acid.

 

FAQs:

Q1: Does your Butterfly Pea Powder change color with pH changes?

A: Yes, it naturally shifts color based on pH levels-turning vibrant purple/pink in acidic environments (like lemon juice) and deep blue in neutral/alkaline solutions.

Q2: Is this powder 100% water-soluble and heat-stable?

A: Our hot-air dried/spray-dried powder is 100% water-soluble with excellent thermal stability, making it suitable for RTD beverages, bakery, and dairy products.

Q3: What is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) and packaging?

A: Our MOQ is 1 kg for sample evaluation. Bulk packaging includes 1kg aluminum foil bags and 25kg paper drums.

Q4: Can you provide free samples and a COA before placing a bulk order?

A: Yes, we provide batch-specific Certificates of Analysis (COA), Technical Data Sheets (TDS), and MSDS. Free samples (10–50g) are available upon request for qualifying prospective enterprise clients.
Q5: Are your products suitable for Halal, Kosher, and Vegan certifications?
A: Absolutely. Our Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder is 100% plant-based, cruelty-free, and certified Halal, Kosher, ISO9001, and HACCP compliant.

Q6: Is Guanjie Biotech's Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder 100% water-soluble?
A: Yes. Our butterfly pea flower powder is specially processed to ensure excellent water solubility without leaving gritty residue or precipitation, making it ideal for clear liquid beverages
and RTD applications.
Q7: How does the pH color-changing mechanism work in food formulations?
A: The natural anthocyanins (ternatins) in butterfly pea flower react to changes in acidity. In neutral solution (pH 4.0–8.0), the color remains vivid royal blue. When acidic ingredients like lemon juice, citric acid, or hibiscus are added (lowering pH below 4.0), the solution shifts to
vibrant purple or magenta.

 

High Quality Control:

High quality control Guanjie

 

Certification

Certification Guanjie

 

Packaging, Storage & Shipping:

Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 1 kg (Free sample: 10g–50g available for lab evaluation).
● Standard Packaging:
○ Small Orders: 1 kg / 5 kg double-layer aluminum foil bags.
○ Bulk Orders: 25 kg fiber drum with double PE inner food-grade bags.
● Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture, and high temperatures.
● Shelf Life: 24 months when properly sealed and stored.
● Global Logistics: Express shipping via DHL/FedEx/UPS for samples; Air Freight and Ocean Freight
for commercial orders. Ex-works (EXW), FOB, CIF, and DDP terms available.

Package Guanjie

 

Delivery Methods

Delivery Method Guanjie

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