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Butterfly Pea Powder

Butterfly Pea Powder

Product Name: Butterfly Pea Powder
Latin Name: Clitoria ternatea
Catalog Number: ALPE-FV004
Appearance: Blue Fine Powder
Specification: Raw Powder

Description

Butterfly pea powder is a well-known product in the market, which is made from the butterfly pea flower. Butterfly pea (Clitoria Ternatea) is a vine native to Southeast Asia and is now found throughout the tropics. The butterfly pea has anthocyanin pigments that produce the blue color in the butterfly pea. Other types of bioactive compounds have been found in butterfly pea, including steroids, flavonoids, resins, phenols and glycosides. These bioactive compounds give butterfly pea different health benefits.

Specification

ItemSpecification
Organoleptic
AppearanceFine powder
ColorBlue
Part of the Plant UsedFruit
Physical Characteristics
Particle Size95% pass 80 mesh
Loss on Dryin≤5%
Ash≤5%
Heavy Metals
Total Heavy Metals≤10 ppm
Arsenic (As)≤2 ppm
Lead (Pb)≤2 ppm
Cadmium (Cd)≤1 ppm
Mercury (Hg)≤0.1 ppm
Microbiological Tests
Total Plate Count≤10000 CFU/g
Total Yeast & Mold≤1000 CFU/g
E.coliNegative
SalmonellaNegative
StaphylococcusNegative
StorageKeep in a cool & dry place. Stay away from strong light and heat.

Main Applications

  • Pharmaceutical Industry

The antioxidants in butterfly pea powder are very beneficial to the body because they act as an antidote to free radicals, which can reduce or even prevent the occurrence of cancer and degenerative diseases in the body.

  • Skin Care Industry

Butterfly pea powder is very useful in skin care. It is rich in antioxidants, which protect the skin from free radical damage and make the skin glow. It also has exceptionally strong anti-inflammatory properties that inhibit redness, itching and irritation of the skin.

  • Food and Beverage Industry

Butterfly pea powder can be used as a natural colorant for various foods and beverages such as desserts, smoothies, cocktails, etc.

Choose Alfa Chemistry

Are you looking for butterfly pea powder with high nutritional value? Alfa Chemistry is the best choice you can trust. We insist on sourcing high quality butterfly pea as the raw material for our products to ensure you get the highest potential butterfly pea powder. If you don't find what you need, please contact us. We can also customize products for you according to your detailed requirements.

Reference

  1. Calıskan, G.; et al. Freeze drying of kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa) puree and the powder properties. Italian Journal of Food Science. 2015, 27(3): 385-396.

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