What is  Butterfly Pea flower powder？

Butterfly Pea flower powder is a natural food coloring made from the dried and ground petals of the butterfly pea plant (Clitoria ternatea). The powder is a deep blue color and is commonly used as a natural food coloring in Southeast Asian cuisine, particularly in Thailand and Malaysia. It is also known for its health benefits, as it is high in antioxidants and anthocyanins, which are known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.

Butterfly Pea flower powder is also used as a natural colorant for tea, and it will turn into purple when adding lemon or other acidic elements. It is used for making natural blue-colored ice cream, cakes, and other desserts. It is also used in traditional medicine to promote healthy skin and hair, and to improve eyesight.

It is important to note that the powder should be stored in a cool, dry place and away from light to prevent loss of color and potency.

 

How to made Butterfly Pea flower powder？

Butterfly Pea flower powder is made from the dried and ground petals of the butterfly pea plant. The process of making the powder involves several steps:

• Harvesting: The butterfly pea plant is harvested when the flowers are fully open and at their peak. Care should be taken not to damage the petals during the harvesting process.
• Drying: The petals are spread out on a clean, dry surface and left to dry in the sun for several days. Drying can also be done in a dehydrator or oven on low temperature.
• Grinding: Once the petals are dry, they are ground into a fine powder using a coffee grinder or spice grinder.
• Sifting: The powder is sifted to remove any large pieces or debris.
• Storing: The powder should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place and away from light to prevent loss of color and potency.

It is important to note that using fresh petals will result in a deeper blue color, while using dried petals will result in a lighter blue color. Also, when making butterfly pea flower powder, it is important to use organic and pesticide-free flowers to ensure the purity of the powder.

 

Extract method of Butterfly Pea flower powder？

Butterfly Pea flower powder can be extracted using a few different methods, including:

• Cold water extraction: This method involves steeping the dried butterfly pea flowers in cold water for several hours to extract the pigments. The liquid is then strained and the powder is made by drying the remaining liquid.
• Hot water extraction: This method involves steeping the dried butterfly pea flowers in hot water for several minutes to extract the pigments. The liquid is then strained and the powder is made by drying the remaining liquid.
• Solvent extraction: This method involves using a solvent, such as ethanol or methanol, to extract the pigments from the butterfly pea flowers. The solvent is then evaporated, leaving behind the pigments in the form of a powder.
• Supercritical fluid extraction: This method uses a high-pressure, high-temperature CO2 extraction method to extract the pigments from the flowers. This method is used in industrial settings and it is more efficient than the others.

It is important to note that the extraction method used will affect the color, flavor, and nutritional content of the powder. Cold water extraction is considered to be the most traditional and natural method, while other methods may be more efficient but may also result in a loss of some of the beneficial compounds found in the flowers.

 

Appearance of Butterfly Pea flower powder？

Butterfly Pea flower powder is a deep blue color, which is derived from the pigments found in the petals of the butterfly pea plant. The color of the powder can vary depending on the variety of the plant and the extraction method used. The color can also be affected by the age of the petals, with fresher petals producing a deeper blue color than older petals. In some cases, the color of the powder can also be affected by impurities or contaminants in the flowers. The powder should be a uniform blue color and free from any brown or black specks or other impurities.

It is important to note that the color of the powder can change when exposed to different pH levels. In the presence of acidic ingredients such as lemon juice, the powder will change to purple. This feature makes it a good natural food coloring, for making different colors of food and drinks.

 

Active ingredient of Butterfly Pea flower powder？

Butterfly Pea flower powder is rich in a number of beneficial compounds, including:

• Anthocyanins: These are pigments that give the powder its deep blue color and have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
• Flavonoids: These are a group of antioxidants that can provide anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer benefits.
• Proanthocyanidins: These are a type of flavonoid that can help to improve cardiovascular health.
• Tannins: These are compounds that can help to improve digestion and have antimicrobial properties.
• Saponins: These are compounds that can help to lower cholesterol levels and have anti-inflammatory properties.
• Caffeic acid: This is a polyphenolic compound that can help to protect the skin from UV radiation and helps in wound healing.
• Isoflavones: These are compounds that can help to balance hormones and promote healthy skin and hair.
• Ascorbic acid: This is Vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that can help to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals and improve the immune system.

It is important to note that the composition

 

What Is Butterfly Pea flower powder Used For？

Butterfly Pea flower powder is commonly used as a natural food coloring in Southeast Asian cuisine, particularly in Thailand and Malaysia. The deep blue color of the powder can be used to color a variety of food and drinks, including:

• Beverages: Butterfly Pea flower powder is often used to make a traditional Thai drink called “nam dok anchan” which is a blue-colored drink made from butterfly pea flowers, honey, and lime juice.
• Desserts: Butterfly Pea flower powder can be used to color ice cream, cakes, and other desserts.
• Sauces: Butterfly Pea flower powder can be used to color sauces, such as soy sauce, to give them a deep blue color.
• Noodles: The powder can be used to color noodles to make them appear more attractive.
• Traditional medicine: In traditional medicine, it is used to promote healthy skin and hair, and to improve eyesight.
• Cosmetics: The powder can be used as a natural colorant in cosmetics, such as soaps and shampoos.

It is important to note that the powder should be stored in a cool, dry place and away from light to prevent loss of color and potency. Also, it should be used in small amounts, as a little goes a long way in terms of color, and using too much can affect the flavor and nutritional content of the dish.

 

What the feature of Butterfly Pea flower powder？

Butterfly Pea flower powder is a natural food coloring made from the dried and ground petals of the butterfly pea plant (Clitoria ternatea) that has several features:

• Natural colorant: It is a natural alternative to artificial food colorings.
• Health benefits: It is high in antioxidants and anthocyanins, which are known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
• Versatility: It can be used to color a wide variety of food and drinks, including beverages, desserts, sauces, and traditional medicine.
• Color changing: The powder will turn into purple when adding lemon or other acidic elements, which allows for more versatility in food and drink presentation.
• Long shelf life: If stored properly in a cool, dry place, away from light, it can last for several months.
• Easy to use: It is very easy to use, it can be added directly to food and drinks, or made into a tea or infusion.
• Low dosage needed: A little goes a long way in terms of color, and using too much can affect the flavor and nutritional content of the dish.

It is important to note that using fresh petals will result in a deeper blue color, while using dried petals will result in a lighter blue color. Also, when using butterfly

 

Chemical constituents of Butterfly Pea flower powder？

Butterfly Pea flower powder is rich in a number of beneficial compounds, including:

• Anthocyanins: These are pigments that give the powder its deep blue color and have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
• Flavonoids: These are a group of antioxidants that can provide anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer benefits.
• Proanthocyanidins: These are a type of flavonoid that can help to improve cardiovascular health.
• Tannins: These are compounds that can help to improve digestion and have antimicrobial properties.
• Saponins: These are compounds that can help to lower cholesterol levels and have anti-inflammatory properties.
• Caffeic acid: This is a polyphenolic compound that can help to protect the skin from UV radiation and helps in wound healing.
• Isoflavones: These are compounds that can help to balance hormones and promote healthy skin and hair.
• Ascorbic acid: This is Vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that can help to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals and improve the immune system.
• Protein, Fibers, and minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, and manganese.

It is important to note that the composition and concentration of these compounds can vary depending on factors such as the variety of butterfly pea plant used, the age of the petals, and the extraction method used.

By Lin From Chinese Natural Plant Extracts  l Herb Extracts l Cosmetic Ingredients l Food Ingredients l Fruit & Vegetable Powder l Nutritional Supplements Manufacturer Shanghai Plant Biotechnology Co., Ltd