Gardenia Yellow


What are the benefits of gardenia yellow?
Gardenia Yellow is a natural yellow pigment extracted from the fruit of Gardenia jasminoides. It serves not only as a food additive used in beverages, pastries, etc., but also has medicinal value, traditionally believed to clear heat, reduce fire, cool the blood, and detoxify.

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Product name: |
Gardenia Yellow |
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Main components: |
Crocin and crocetin |
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Source: |
Dried mature fruit of gardenia jasminodes |
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Grade: |
Food Grade |
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Solubility: |
Easy to dissolve in water, soluble in ethanol and propylene glycol, and insoluble in oils. |
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Appearance: |
Yellow to orange-red powder or liquid |
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Product odor: |
Characteristic |
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pH: |
2.5-11.0 |
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Specification: |
E20-E500 powder products E10-E250 liquid/cream products |
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MOQ: |
1 kg |
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Packing: |
1kg/bag; 25 kg/drum or customized |
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Storage: |
Store in a cool and dry place, keep away from direct sunlight and heat. |
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Shelf life: |
24 months |
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Certificate: |
ISO9001,FSSC22000 |

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Product characteristics |
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Product name: |
Gardenia Yellow |
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Source: |
Dried mature fruit of gardenia jasminodes |
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Functionality: |
Natural yellow colorant, water-soluble pigment, etc. |
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Application: |
Natural food colorant, beverages, confectionery, dairy products, baked goods, sauces, etc. |
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Recommended usage method: |
The usage dosage should be adjusted according to the specific product application and the desired color intensity. |
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Product profile |
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Appearance: |
Yellow to orange-red powder or liquid |
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Product odor: |
Characteristic |
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Taste: |
Characteristic |
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Impurities: |
No visible foreign objects |
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Solubility: |
Soluble in water, ethanol and propylene glycol, insoluble in oils |
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Color value E1% 1cm(440nm±5nm): |
E10-E500 |
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Geniposide (calculated as E10): |
NMT 1.00% |
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Loss on Drying: |
NMT 7.00% |
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As: |
NMT 2 mg/kg |
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Pb: |
NMT 3 mg/kg |
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Total Plate Count: |
NMT 1,000 cfu/g |
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E.Coli: |
NMT 30 MPN/100g |
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Yeast &Mold: |
NMT 100 cfu/g |
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Staphylococcus aureus: |
Not Detected |
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Salmonella: |
Not Detected |
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Packaging |
1kg/bag; 25 kg/drum or customized |
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Storage |
Store in a cool and dry place, keep away from direct sunlight and heat. |
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Shelf life |
24 months from date of manufacture |

Natural Colorant:
Gardenia Yellow provides a bright and stable yellow color for foods, beverages, cosmetics, and more. It has good heat and light resistance, making it a commonly used natural alternative to synthetic colorants.
Food Additive:
As a food additive, Gardenia Yellow can be used in pastries, beverages, candies, and other products to enhance color and brightness, and its natural origin makes it popular with consumers.
Health Supplement:
It offers nutritional and wellness benefits, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and liver-supporting effects. Its components, crocin and crocetin, can be converted into vitamin A and are traditionally believed to help clear heat, reduce fire, and lower cholesterol.

Strong Coloring Ability:
Gardenia Yellow offers a bright and vivid yellow color with excellent intensity. Even in small amounts, it produces a noticeable and uniform hue, making it an efficient and reliable natural colorant for various applications.
Good Solubility:
Gardenia Yellow is easily soluble in water, ethanol, and propylene glycol, forming a uniform and stable solution for consistent coloring in various formulations.
Heat Stability:
Gardenia Yellow exhibits excellent thermal stability, maintaining its color integrity at temperatures up to 100–120°C, making it suitable for applications involving pasteurization, cooking, and other heat-processing conditions.

Q: Are gardenia yellow safe for humans?
Gardenia Yellow is a natural pigment extracted from the fruit of Gardenia jasminoides and is widely used in foods. When used within the amounts specified by national standards, it is generally considered safe for human consumption.
Q: What are the differences between gardenia yellow and lemon yellow?
The main difference between Gardenia Yellow and Lemon Yellow is that Gardenia Yellow is a natural plant-based pigment, whereas Lemon Yellow is a synthetic colorant.
Q: Do you offer custom services for blending Gardenia Yellow with other colorants?
Yes, we can provide customized services for blending Gardenia Yellow with other colorants based on your specific requirements. Our team can assist you throughout the process, offering professional technical support to ensure the desired color quality, stability, and performance in your final product.
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