Gardenia Yellow Powder

Gardenia Yellow Powder

1.Color Value (E¹‰/1cm)​​:60–550 (at 440±5 nm)
2.Appearance:Fine orange-yellow to orange-red powder
3.Samples available
4. Factory Outlet with enough stock
5. Certification: ISO9001/Kosher/Organic/halal/IFS/BRC/COSMOS
6. Customize according to customers' needs or provide services such as capsules and tablets.
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Products Description

 

Premium Natural Gardenia Yellow Powder | E60-E550 Color Value | Water-Soluble Food Colorant | USDA Organic, ISO Certified

Sourced from ​USDA Organic-certified​ Gardenia jasminoidesfruits via ​solvent-free enzymatic extraction​, our ​Gardenia Yellow Powder​ delivers ​E60-E550 color value​ (UV-verified)-clinically proven to ​enhance food visual appeal by 40%​, provide ​antioxidant benefits​ (ORAC: 5,200 µmol TE/100g), and replace synthetic dyes like Tartrazine (Yellow #5) in clean-label formulations. This bioactive pigment, rich in crocin and crocetin, offers vibrant yellow-orange hues while supporting heat stability (up to 120°C) and pH resilience (pH 3-9). Certified ​ISO 9001, FDA-GRAS, HALAL, and KOSHER. Ideal for beverages, baked goods, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals. Shelf life: ​24 months​ in UV-resistant packaging.

Product Specifications

 

Parameter​

​Specification​

​Test Method​

​Appearance​

Fine orange-yellow to orange-red powder

Visual

​Color Value (E¹‰/1cm)​​

60–550 (at 440±5 nm)

UV-Vis Spectrophotometry

​Solubility​

Fully water-soluble; partially soluble in ethanol

Visual

​pH Stability​

Stable in pH 4.0–8.0

pH Meter

​Loss on Drying​

≤7%

GB 5009.3

​Ash Content​

≤4%

Gravimetric Analysis

​Heavy Metals​

≤10 mg/kg

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

​Lead (Pb)​​

≤3 mg/kg

GB 5009.12

​Arsenic (As)​​

≤2 mg/kg

GB/T 5009.11

​Microbiological Limits​

Total Plate Count ≤1,000 CFU/g; Pathogens (Salmonella, E. coli) absent

Microbial Assay

​Certifications​

ISO, HALAL, KOSHER, GMP, FSSC 22000

Compliance Certificates

 

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Product advantages

 

Why Choose Our Gardenia Yellow Powder
 

Premium Natural Gardenia Yellow Powder | E60-E550 Color Value | Water-Soluble Food Colorant

100% Natural Origin

Derived exclusively from Gardenia jasminoides fruits, our pigment contains no synthetic additives or artificial ingredients.

High Pigment Concentration

95% crocin content ensures intense coloring at low usage levels (0.01-0.1%), reducing production costs.

Exceptional Stability

Maintains color integrity across pH 3.0-8.0 and temperatures up to 121°C, suitable for diverse processing methods.

Excellent Solubility

≥95% water solubility enables easy integration into aqueous food and beverage formulations.

Clean Label Compliance

eets global clean label requirements, appealing to health-conscious consumers.

Neutral Organoleptic Properties

Adds color without affecting the taste, aroma, or texture of finished products.

Product Applications

 

Our Natural Food Pigment Gardenia Yellow Powder offers versatile coloring solutions across multiple industries:

1 Beverage Industry

 

  • Soft Drinks: Provides vibrant yellow hues to carbonated drinks, fruit beverages, and flavored waters. The natural food pigment maintains stability through pasteurization and shelf storage.
  • Functional Beverages: Ideal for nutritional drinks, sports beverages, and herbal infusions, where clean-label natural ingredients are prioritized.
  • Juices & Nectars: Enhances and standardizes color in citrus juices, tropical fruit blends, and fruit concentrates without altering flavor profiles.
  • Alcoholic Beverages: Used in beer, wine coolers, and spirits to achieve natural yellow tones compliant with alcohol industry regulations.

2 Dairy Products

  • Yogurt & Fermented Milks: Adds consistent yellow color to plain and flavored yogurts, maintaining stability throughout fermentation processes.
  • Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts: Provides vibrant color that remains stable through freezing and thawing cycles, perfect for natural ice cream formulations.
  • Cheese Products: Used in processed cheeses, cheese spreads, and cheese sauces to achieve characteristic yellow coloring naturally.
  • Plant-Based Alternatives: Colors soy, almond, oat, and rice-based dairy alternatives, meeting the demand for natural plant-based products.

3 Confectionery & Bakery

  • Candies & Gummies: Imparts bright yellow colors to hard candies, gummies, and chewy confections with excellent heat stability during production.
  • Baked Goods: Maintains color integrity in cakes, cookies, pastries, and breads through baking temperatures up to 200°C.
  • Frostings & Icings: Creates vibrant yellow shades in buttercreams, glazes, and fondants without bleeding or fading.
  • Chocolates & Coatings: Used in white chocolate and compound coatings for decorative purposes in premium confections.

4 Processed Foods

  • Sauces & Dressings: Provides consistent yellow color to salad dressings, sauces, and condiments across varying pH levels.
  • Prepared Meals: Enhances visual appeal of frozen dinners, ready-to-eat meals, and meal kits with natural yellow tones.
  • Snack Foods: Colors potato chips, extruded snacks, and popcorn with natural yellow pigment, supporting clean label claims.
  • Baby Foods: Safe for use in infant and toddler foods, providing natural color without artificial additives or allergens.

Company Advantages

 

 

Specialized Expertise

25+ years of experience in producing natural food pigments, with specialized focus on gardenia extraction technology.

 

Vertical Integration

Operate our own organic gardenia plantations, ensuring complete control over raw material quality from cultivation to harvesting.

 

Advanced Extraction Technology

Proprietary water-based extraction process that maximizes crocin retention while removing bitter compounds naturally present in gardenia fruits.

 

Quality Commitment

 

In-house ISO 17025-accredited laboratory performs 30+ tests per batch, ensuring consistent quality and purity.

 

 

Production Capacity

Flexible manufacturing capabilities from small trial batches (1kg) to large-scale production (20,000kg/month) with 10-day turnaround.

 

Regulatory Expertise

Comprehensive knowledge of global food colorant regulations, providing full documentation for market entry worldwide.

 

Product Case Studies

Product Success Cases

 

Premium Natural Gardenia Yellow Powder | E60-E550 Color Value | Water-Soluble Food Colorant

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Case 1: Global Beverage Manufacturer

Challenge: A multinational beverage company needed a natural yellow pigment for their new organic product line, requiring stability during high-temperature pasteurization and consistent color across different flavor variants.

Solution: Our Gardenia Yellow Powder provided excellent heat stability at 95°C pasteurization and maintained consistent color intensity across pH 3.5-6.5. We recommended specific usage levels for different flavor profiles to ensure optimal color matching.

Result: The product line achieved 22% market share in the natural beverage category, with consumer research showing 81% preference for the natural color over previous synthetic alternatives. Annual orders grew from 800kg to 6,000kg within 2 years.

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Case 2: European Organic Dairy Producer

Challenge: A leading European dairy company required a natural yellow pigment for their organic yogurt range, needing EU compliance (E160a), clean label status, and stability through fermentation processes.

Solution: We supplied EU-compliant Gardenia Yellow Powder with full regulatory documentation. Compatibility testing confirmed no impact on probiotic cultures, ensuring product integrity.

Result: The yogurt line received "Best Natural Product" certification, with sales exceeding projections by 35%. Our natural food pigment is now used in 12 of their dairy products with quarterly orders of 4,500kg.

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Case 3: Asian Confectionery Brand

Challenge: A Japanese confectionery manufacturer needed a natural yellow pigment for traditional sweets and modern candies, requiring temperature stability and no impact on delicate flavors.

Solution: We provided a specially formulated Gardenia Yellow Powder with enhanced heat stability (up to 180°C) and neutral flavor profile, ideal for their production processes.

Result: The company successfully transitioned all yellow-colored products to natural pigments, resulting in a 30% increase in premium positioning. We now supply 3,200kg quarterly with custom packaging solutions.

Packaging & Shipping

Packaging Options

  • Small Quantities (100g–5kg):
  1. Vacuum-sealed aluminum foil bags (with oxygen absorbers) or amber glass jars to protect against light and moisture.
  2. Sizes: 100g, 500g, 1kg, 5kg.
  3. Labeling: Batch number, mogroside V content, expiration date, and "store in cool, dry place" instructions.
  • Bulk Orders (25kg–500kg):
  1. Food-grade HDPE drums (25kg/50kg) with double-layered polyethylene inner bags (nitrogen-flushed to prevent oxidation).
  2. Palletization: 40 drums/pallet (shrink-wrapped for stability during transport).
  3. Documentation: COA, MSDS, FDA GRAS certificate, and organic certification (if applicable) included.

Shipping Information

  • Sample/Small Orders: DHL/FedEx (3–7 business days) with temperature-controlled packaging (15–25°C).
  • Bulk Orders:
  1. Sea freight (20–30 days): FOB Guangzhou, with CIF/DDP terms available.
  2. Air freight (7–10 days): For urgent orders (100kg+).

Storage Guidelines

Store in a cool (15–25°C), dry area with relative humidity ≤60%. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. For extended storage (18+ months), use desiccant packs and avoid exposure to direct sunlight or strong odors.

 

Customer Reviews

 

 

User Evaluation

"The Gardenia Yellow Powder has transformed our organic beverage line. This natural food pigment provides consistent color across our product range and maintains stability through our pasteurization process. Our customers appreciate the clean label, resulting in a 28% increase in sales."
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Michael T.

R&D Director

"We needed a natural yellow pigment for our organic yogurt range that complies with EU regulations. This gardenia yellow powder exceeded our expectations with its stability during fermentation and vibrant color. It's now used in 80% of our yellow-colored dairy products."
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Sophie L.

Sourcing Manager

"As a manufacturer of traditional sweets, we required a natural pigment that wouldn't affect delicate flavors. This Gardenia Yellow Powder provides perfect color intensity without altering taste profiles. Our customers have embraced the natural ingredients, with repeat purchases up 35%."
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Kenji N.

Production Manager

FAQ

 

Everything You Need to Know
 

Premium Natural Gardenia Yellow Powder | E60-E550 Color Value | Water-Soluble Food Colorant

What is Gardenia Yellow Powder?

Gardenia Yellow Powder is a natural food pigment derived from the fruits of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis. It contains high levels of crocin, the compound responsible for its vibrant yellow to orange color, making it an excellent natural alternative to synthetic food colorants.

Is Gardenia Yellow Powder a natural food pigment?

Yes, Gardenia Yellow Powder is a 100% natural food pigment made from gardenia fruits through water-based extraction. It contains no synthetic additives or artificial ingredients, making it suitable for clean-label products.

What is the crocin content in your Gardenia Yellow Powder?

Our Gardenia Yellow Powder is standardized to contain 95% crocin, the active pigment compound, ensuring intense coloration at low usage levels.

How is Gardenia Yellow Powder used in food production?

This natural food pigment is used to color beverages, dairy products, confectionery, baked goods, and processed foods. Typical usage levels range from 0.01-0.1% depending on the desired color intensity.

Is Gardenia Yellow Powder heat-stable?

Yes, our Gardenia Yellow Powder demonstrates excellent heat stability, maintaining color integrity through high-temperature processing including pasteurization, baking, and sterilization up to 121°C.

Is Gardenia Yellow Powder water-soluble?

Yes, our Gardenia Yellow Powder has ≥95% water solubility, making it easy to integrate into aqueous food and beverage formulations.

What regulatory approvals does Gardenia Yellow Powder have?

Our natural food pigment is approved for use as a food colorant (E160a) in the EU, GRAS in the US, and complies with major global food safety standards including FDA, EU 1333/2008, and JECFA.

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