What is Butterfly Pea Flower Extract?
With its unique blue dyes, plant-based nature, and many formulation possibilities, Butterfly Pea Flower Extract is a natural botanical ingredient that is highly sought after in the global ingredients industry. This extract is prepared by washing or hydroalcoholic extraction and then concentrating and drying, and is used extensively by the manufacturers in food, beverages, nutraceutics, cosmetics, and the functional ingredients industry. The characteristic colour is mostly due to naturally occurring anthocyanins, such as ternatins, which give intense blue to purple colours, depending on the conditions of formulation and pH level. However, it presents an attractive solution to create naturally-coloured products which are in demand for the market as clean-label, plant-based, and colourful ingredients. It is usually supplied in powder or concentrated form and has the specifications as per the requirements of the application set by the user, depending on the color value, mesh size, solubility, and processing requirements. It is frequently used in beverage systems, confectionery products, powdered blends, and specialty food formulations due to its natural coloring characteristics and as an ingredient in today's product development trends. It is also used in other applications, such as personal care and cosmetic products, in which plant-based ingredients are in demand.

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| Test Item | Specification | Test Method | Result |
| Appearance | Deep blue to purple fine powder | Visual | Complies |
| Odor | Characteristic herbal odor | Organoleptic | Complies |
| Taste | Characteristic | Sensory | Complies |
| Particle Size | 100% pass 80 mesh | Sieve analysis | Complies |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% | USP / Gravimetric | Complies |
| Ash Content | ≤ 10.0% | AOAC | Complies |
| Total Anthocyanins | ≥ 10.0% (or customized 5–25%) | UV-Vis spectrophotometry | Complies |
| Color Value | ≥ 100 (E1%1cm, pH 1.0 buffer, λmax 580–620 nm) | UV-Vis spectrophotometry | Complies |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm | ICP-MS | Complies |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 3.0 ppm | ICP-MS | Complies |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 2.0 ppm | ICP-MS | Complies |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1.0 ppm | ICP-MS | Complies |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.1 ppm | ICP-MS | Complies |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 10,000 CFU/g | USP / Microbial limit test | Complies |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 CFU/g | USP | Complies |
| E. coli | Negative / 10 g | USP | Complies |
| Salmonella | Negative / 25 g | USP | Complies |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative / 10 g | USP | Complies |
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Market Trends
Blue Pea Flower Extract has become a focus due to its natural origin, its visual differentiation, and its versatility in different products such as food, beverages, dietary supplements, and personal care products. This is especially high in regions where people are looking to buy products that fit their diet, are free of artificial ingredients, and are made using sustainable methods. Naturally derived colour ingredients are in demand for food and beverages, where they can help to deliver a unique product experience and address consumers' growing preferences for minimally processed products. Social media and digital marketing have also added a whole new level of importance to the need for a visual product that makes the manufacturer stand out, which has led to what is now a specialized niche within the industry: creating a product that contains botanical ingredients with distinct color properties. Meanwhile, the social media and digital marketing landscape has made the need for a product that looks good even more significant, and a new niche in the industry has emerged: the production of a product that utilizes botanical ingredients with different color characteristics. Buyers are increasingly demanding traceability, quality uniformity, and reliable supply relationships, introducing the potential for the creation of standard products with known specifications from a supply-chain angle. Moving forward, the ingredient will be expected to continue to play a key role in the overall trends of the industry, including the use of natural ingredients, sustainability in product development, and the increasing availability of plant-based raw materials in consumer markets around the world.
How to Store Properly?
1. Store in a Cool and Stable Warehouse Environment
Manufacturers, even if the product is already professionally packed in accordance with the industrial standards before leaving the factory, still store it in a cool, dry, and temperature-stable atmosphere to keep the product quality well for long-term storage.
2. Avoid Direct Exposure to Light Sources
Natural botanical extracts should be kept out of direct sunlight and intense artificial light. Shaded Storage Areas or a Shelving System enclosed for the warehouse will help to maintain the original appearance and characteristics of the extract.
3. Keep Packaging Intact Until Production Use
The original sealed packaging is intended to offer protection when being transported and stored. Manufacturers need to refrain from opening containers until it is time for the product to be made or sampled.
4. Control Humidity Within the Storage Area
If there is too much moisture in the warehouse, it can have an impact on the powdered botanical ingredients after they are opened. Suitable humidity controls in the warehouse can help ensure product stability when stored in a dry environment.
5. Prevent Contact with Strong Odors
To avoid cross-contamination during storage, materials with strong odors, such as industrial chemicals, fragrances, or volatile materials, should not be stored in the same place as Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Extract.
6. Implement Batch Identification and Rotation Procedures
Users are encouraged to keep good stock control and to operate a first-come, first-served (FIFO) system. Having the right batch tracking system in place can help reduce the inefficiencies and complexity of warehouse operations and control.
7. Reseal Opened Containers Promptly
In the event that only part of a package is utilized for the production, any unused package material should be sealed as soon as possible with suitable sealing methods and stored in the proper area to minimise unnecessary exposure to air and environmental conditions.

Suitable For
1. Consumers Seeking Natural Ingredient Products
Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract is well known to be included in products that are formulated with botanicals and natural ingredients for use by consumers who like the products to contain these ingredients. These buyers tend to be more aware of the transparency of ingredients and the origin of the product.
2. Clean-Label Product Enthusiasts
Many customers are seeking foods and beverages free from artificial food dyes. However, to cater to the demand of the market, it is often added to clean label lines.
3. Plant-Based Lifestyle Consumers
It is added to the formulation of various products marketed by manufacturers for people who enjoy plant-based food, beverages, and products for personal use. It's a natural product that fits the consumer group.
4. Premium Beverage and Food Buyers
The unique natural color of the extract is beneficial for high-quality drinks, sweet goods, desserts, and specialty foods where the product's aesthetics, natural appearance, and special quality are desired.
5. Trend-Conscious Younger Consumers
They are drawn to new and unique products, with their natural ingredient and appearance. It is commonly found in products that are manufactured for this segment.
6. Consumers Interested in Botanical-Inspired Products
Traditional botanical ingredients and known plants as ingredients are attractive to many consumers. It can assist manufacturers in developing formulations to meet this positioning.
7. Natural Personal Care Users
The cosmetic or personal care product may also use the extract in cosmetic and personal care products for consumers who may select products that contain natural ingredients in their choices.
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