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Red Cabbage Color Specifications
Commercial Names:Red Cabbage Color / Purple Cabbage Pigment / Red Cabbage Pigment
Regulatory Code:INS 163, KFDA No.50, Compliant with EU 1333/2008 EC
Raw Source:Leaf of purple/red headed cabbage (Brassicaceae)
Main Active Substance:Natural Anthocyanins
Physical Form:Dark purple fine powder
Solubility:100% soluble in pure water, insoluble in oil & grease
pH Color Shift:Red~Purple-red under acidic condition; Blue at neutral pH; Unstable green in alkaline environment
Stability Feature:Excellent resistance against heat & sunlight; Sensitive to certain metal ions, unstable under strong alkaline condition
Package Option:5kg/bag,10kg/ctn,20kg/ctn
Key Advantages of Red Cabbage Color (Purple Cabbage Pigment, INS 163)
1. Natural Anthocyanin-Based Food Color
Red Cabbage Color is a natural food coloring extracted from red cabbage (Brassica oleracea), rich in anthocyanins. It is widely used as a clean-label alternative to synthetic food dyes, meeting the growing consumer demand for natural ingredients.
2. Wide Color Range Across Different pH Levels
One of the most unique advantages of Red Cabbage Color is its excellent pH sensitivity. It can display a wide spectrum of colors:
Red in acidic conditions
Purple in neutral formulations
Blue to green in alkaline environments
This versatility allows manufacturers to create attractive and innovative food and beverage products with a single natural pigment.
Applications: Beverages, confectionery, gummies, dairy products, bakery fillings, fruit preparations, and functional foods.
3. Clean Label & Consumer-Friendly
As consumers increasingly prefer recognizable ingredients, Purple Cabbage Pigment offers a plant-based, non-GMO, and clean-label coloring solution.
Benefits:
Plant-derived source
Vegan-friendly
Non-GMO
Suitable for natural and organic product development
Replaces artificial colors such as Red 40 and Blue 1
4. Strong Coloring Strength with Low Dosage
Red Cabbage Color provides high color intensity, allowing manufacturers to achieve vibrant shades with relatively low addition levels.
Advantages:
Cost-effective coloring solution
Uniform color distribution
Consistent batch-to-batch performance
Reduced formulation costs
5. Rich in Natural Anthocyanins
The pigment contains naturally occurring anthocyanins, which are well known for their antioxidant properties.
Although primarily used as a colorant, the anthocyanin content can enhance the natural and healthy image of food and beverage products.
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6. Suitable for Various Food & Beverage Applications
Red Cabbage Color demonstrates excellent compatibility with a wide range of formulations.
Common Applications:
Carbonated beverages
Sports and energy drinks
Fruit beverages
Hard candies and gummies
Yogurt and dairy desserts
Ice cream
Bakery products
Nutritional supplements
Functional foods
7. Excellent Water Solubility
Red Cabbage Color dissolves easily in water-based systems, simplifying production processes and ensuring homogeneous color distribution.
Processing Benefits:
Easy incorporation
Good dispersibility
Suitable for liquid and powder formulations
Compatible with modern food processing systems