Gardenia yellow, a kind of natural edible pigment, is extracted from the fruits of Rubiaceea plants Gardenia Jasminoides Ellis. This color mainly consists of crocin and crocetin.Gardenia Yellow is a yellow powder easily dissolvable in water and alcohol.but not in fat solvent. In water solvent.its bright yellow color does not vary according to PH(4-10). It appears stability in high temperature.It has a strong ability to color proteins and carbohydrates.It is applicable to the human-body.
Application: Coloring of food and beverage like ice cream ,fruit jelly, candy, cake, swelled food, confectionery, seasoning, and cosmetics. Pharmaceutical use as sugar coating for tablet and cosmetics.