Gardenia Red

What is Gardenia Red ?

Gardenia Red is a natural red pigment derived from the fruit of the rubiaceae plant Gardenia jasminoides Ellis. The main component of Genipin is a compound formed by combining Genipin with peptides. Dark reddish purple powder, block, paste or liquid, slightly odor, tasteless and no moisture absorption. Gardenia red is a natural pigment because of its bright color and good stability. Gardenia red can be used as a food colorant to provide or enhance the red tone for candy, beverages, dairy products, meat products, soy sauce and other foods. It is usually added to food in powder or solution form, and the amount varies depending on the type of food and the desired shade of color. Gardenia red is also used in cosmetics to provide a natural coloring effect.

The main uses of Gardenia red

Food industry: It is a commonly used food colorant, which can be used to color candies, biscuits, beverages, canned foods, meat products, frozen foods, dairy products, flour-based foods, etc., providing a bright red color for the food. The dosage varies according to the type of food and the required color depth.

In the industrial field, it is mainly used as a dye, pigment and indicator, and can be applied in industrial products such as paints, coatings and inks to enhance the visual effect and market competitiveness of the products.

In agriculture, it can be used as a plant dye for seed dyeing, plant marking, etc., which helps distinguish different plant species and facilitates agricultural management and research.
Cosmetics industry: It can be used for coloring cosmetics, such as lipstick, eyeshadow, blush, etc., adding color to cosmetics, and is relatively natural and gentle, with less irritation to the skin.

Pharmaceutical industry: It is also applied in the pharmaceutical industry and can be used for coloring the sugar coating, capsules, etc. of drugs, making the drugs more recognizable.