Purple corn is native to South America. People have discovered that the outer layer of the kernel can be used as a natural food coloring. The pigment that gives purple corn its vibrant color is related to anthocyanins, and manufacturers add it to foods and beverages in a natural form. It can provide pigment. Chrysanthemine is the major anthocyanin found in purple corn kernels, accounting for about 73% of all anthocyanins present. Corn anthocyanins are extracted with water and stored under acidic conditions to obtain red natural pigments. The red color may be used as a food coloring instead of red dye No. 40.
The red pigment obtained from purple corn can be used as a food coloring. This dye is great for coloring acidic drinks, candies, baked goods, wine, jams, jellies, and other foods. By adding anthocyanin-rich natural pigments to foods and beverages, people can easily obtain health benefits. We offer high quality red natural color as well as other natural colors, welcome to learn more about this product.
Raw Materials | PH | Light | Heat | Product Forms Available |
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Purple Corn | 2.5-4.5 | Good | Good | Water Soluble Liquid Water Soluble Powder |
Our natural product has good photostability and heat stability, and we can ensure a stable supply chain.
Studies have shown that eating foods rich in anthocyanins can reduce the risk of diseases such as obesity, inflammation, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain types of cancer. Anthocyanins are widely distributed in plants. A group of edible water-soluble natural pigments. They are safe, non-toxic, and have specific nutritional and pharmacological effects. Anthocyanin-rich red pigments are also natural antioxidants, have great potential for development, and are suitable for food, pharmaceuticals, and beauty care.
Daji Belle is a trusted research product supplier based in New York. With the power of nature, we have many natural colors that come from plants, insects, microorganisms and more. Here you can find a very wide range of color combinations. In addition, we can provide you with a custom color service.
For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.