Gardenia Blue E30 Powder

Natural Genipin-Derived Blue · Water-Soluble Powder · cGMP Certified · Clean-Label Food Colorant

This premium Gardenia Blue is a natural blue colorant derived from the fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis, produced through extraction and bio-enzymatic hydrolysis. Standardized to an E30 color value (UV-Vis verified), its primary coloring component is a genipin-peptide polymer, formed by reacting genipin from gardenia fruit with soy protein hydrolysate. It is fully water-soluble and offers superior heat and light stability compared to other natural blues such as spirulina extract. Non-GMO and gluten-free. Ideal for beverages, confectionery, and processed food applications requiring stable, vibrant blue coloration.

✅ Who It’s For: Food & Beverage Brands · Clean-Label Formulators · Beverage Developers · Confectionery Manufacturers · Natural Colorant Users

Key Specifications

Product Highlights

• Natural blue pigment — derived from gardenia fruit through enzymatic hydrolysis, clean-label source 

• Permanently listed by FDA — exempt from batch certification under 21 CFR §73.168 (effective August 29, 2025) 

• Superior stability — better heat and light stability than spirulina-derived blues, maintaining vivid color during processing and storage 

• Excellent pH stability — stable blue hue across pH 3.0 – 8.0, without the dramatic color shifts seen in anthocyanin-based blues 

• Heat resistant — stable at temperatures up to 120°C 

• Strong protein staining — excellent color retention on protein-containing food matrices 

• Color blending flexibility — can be mixed with yellow to produce green or with red to create purple tones 

• Fully water-soluble — dissolves completely in aqueous systems for easy formulation

• Non-GMO and gluten-free

• Versatile applications — suitable for beverages, confectionery, dairy, baked goods, and nutritional products

Note: Additional applications including ice cream, jams, instant noodles, baked goods, and liqueurs are widely used in other markets , but U.S. use is currently limited to the above-listed categories.