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Introduction
Extracted from red cabbage of the Cruciferae family, red cabbage color is a kind of anthocyanin pigment. The final product is a purple-red liquid or powder, easily soluble in water and ethanol solutions.
Key Features
With pure natural health care effects, no peculiar smell, strong dyeing ability, and good resistance to light and heat. Under acidic aqueous conditions, it is purple and its color is stable.
This water-soluble compound exhibits vivid color changes based on pH, making them valuable for food, beverage, candy, and more. Because pH alters anthocyanins' molecular structure, it changes light absorption and color. The color degrades under heat, light, or oxygen, while it stabilizes by acids (e.g., lemon juice) or antioxidants.
Color Changes
pH Sensitivity: Anthocyanins shift color in response to acidity/alkalinity:
Acidic (pH <7)
Bright red/pink (e.g., with vinegar or lemon juice)
Neutral (pH≈7)
Purple
Alkaline (pH >7)
Blue/green (e.g., with baking soda)
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Eco-friendly & biodegradable | Color fades with washing/light exposure |
| Non-toxic & safe for food/kids | Requires mordants (e.g., alum) for fabric colorfastness |
| Low cost & accessible | Less stable than synthetic dyes |
Function
- (1) Red Cabbage Color health benefits of cabbage include anti-radiation, anti-inflammation;
- (2) Red Cabbage Color can reduce the risk of developing colon cancer, and treatment of constipation;
- (3) Red Cabbage Color stomach ulcers, headache, excess weight, skin disorders, eczema, jaundice, scurvy;
- (4) Cabbage Red can arthritis, gout, eye disorders, heart disease, ageing.
Application
Widely used in wine, fruit juice, beverage candy, jam, jelly, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and health products.
Technical Data Sheet
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Color Value (10% 1cm 535nm) | 100-800 |
| Moisture % (powder only) ≤ | 7 |
| Ash content % ≤ | 4 |
| Arsenic (AS) mg/kg ≤ | 2 |
| Lead (pb) mg/kg ≤ | 5 |
| Total bacterial (cfu/g) ≤ | 1000 |
| Pathogenic Bacteria | Not Detected |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Red Cabbage Color?
Red Cabbage Color is a natural anthocyanin pigment extracted from the red cabbage of the Cruciferae family. It is water-soluble and appears as a purple-red liquid or powder.
Q: How does pH affect the color of Red Cabbage Color?
The color shifts based on pH levels: it turns bright red/pink in acidic environments (pH < 7), purple in neutral environments (pH ≈ 7), and blue/green in alkaline environments (pH > 7).
Q: What are the primary health benefits associated with Red Cabbage Color?
It provides anti-radiation and anti-inflammatory benefits, helps reduce the risk of colon cancer, assists in treating constipation and stomach ulcers, and supports general wellness against aging and heart disease.
Q: What are the advantages of using Red Cabbage Color compared to synthetic dyes?
Red Cabbage Color is eco-friendly, biodegradable, non-toxic, safe for food and children, highly accessible, and cost-effective.
Q: How can the color stability of Red Cabbage Color be maintained?
Although the color can degrade under heat, light, or oxygen, it can be stabilized by using acids (such as lemon juice) or antioxidants.