Butterfly Pea Flower Powder
Part of our Herbs range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
Butterfly Pea Flower Powder is made from the dried, deep blue flowers of Clitoria ternatea. It is best known for making naturally blue drinks and foods that magically turn purple or pink when lemon juice is added. In India the plant is called aparajita and is also valued in Ayurveda.
Arizone International supplies Butterfly Pea Flower Powder and dried flowers for tea brands, beverage and bakery companies, natural colour users, cosmetic makers, wholesalers and exporters.
About Butterfly Pea
Clitoria ternatea is a fast-growing climbing vine with striking, bright blue flowers, widely grown in India and Southeast Asia as an ornamental and fodder plant. In Thailand, the flowers are brewed into a blue drink called nam dok anchan, and in Malaysia they colour the famous blue rice dish nasi kerabu. In India, aparajita flowers are offered in temple worship, and in some regions the plant is used as one of the herbs known as Shankhpushpi in Ayurvedic practice.
The Colour-Changing Magic
The blue colour comes from special anthocyanins called ternatins. Like other anthocyanins, they change colour with pH. In neutral water, butterfly pea tea is a deep blue. Add lemon or lime juice and it turns violet, then pink as it becomes more acidic. This effect has made butterfly pea hugely popular in "colour-changing" teas, lemonades, cocktails and mocktails.
Applications
- Blue Tea and BeveragesHerbal teas, lattes, iced drinks, lemonades and colour-changing cocktails.
- Natural Blue Food ColourFor rice, noodles, bakery, desserts, confectionery and ice cream.
- CosmeticsFace masks, soaps, bath bombs and hair rinses.
- Herbal ProductsTraditional preparations and wellness blends.
- Natural DyeingFor fabrics and crafts.
Regulatory Note
The regulatory status of butterfly pea flower differs by country. In the United States, butterfly pea flower extract was approved by the FDA as a colour additive for certain foods and beverages in 2021. In the European Union, butterfly pea flower may be subject to novel food rules for some uses. Buyers should check the permitted uses in their market; we can help with documentation.
Quality Parameters
- Colour intensity and shade
- Moisture and particle size
- Share of petals versus green parts
- Microbiology, pesticide residues and heavy metals
- Colour stability in the intended application
Handling Tips
The blue colour is most stable in neutral conditions and away from strong light and heat. In acidic products it will appear purple or pink, which can be used creatively. Store the powder in airtight, light-proof packaging in a cool, dry place.
Safety Notes
Butterfly pea flower is widely used as a tea and food colour. Pregnant and breastfeeding women and people on medication should seek advice before using concentrated supplements.
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
The blue colour turns purple when acid is added, which is popular in drinks.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based supplier and exporter of botanical powders and natural colours. We supply Butterfly Pea Flower Powder and whole dried flowers with test reports and full export documentation.
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Specifications
- Category
- Herbs
- Physical Form
- Fine powder – 60 to 100 mesh (custom mesh on request)
- Grade Options
- Food / Ayurvedic / Cosmetic grade
- Packaging
- 20–25 kg multi-wall paper or HDPE bags with food-grade PE liner; smaller pouches for private label
- Country of Origin
- India
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture; keep bags closed
Applications
- Colour-changing teas and lattes
- Natural blue food colour
- Cocktails and beverages
- Bakery and desserts
- Hair and skin care products
Compliance
Butterfly Pea Flower Powder contains anthocyanins that turn from blue to purple when acid like lemon is added.
No. It has a mild, earthy and slightly woody flavour.
Yes. Aparajita is the Indian name for butterfly pea, Clitoria ternatea.
Butterfly Pea Flower Powder is usually milled to 60 to 100 mesh, and finer or coarser grades can be made to suit capsules, tea blends or cosmetic use.
Yes. Butterfly Pea Flower Powder can be steam sterilised to lower the microbial count, which is often needed for food, supplement and export orders.
We export Butterfly Pea Flower Powder from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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