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Varnacol Anthocyanins

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Varnacol Anthocyanins are water-soluble colors. They are natural indicators being red in acidic conditions where they are most stable and becoming bluer as pH increases.

Ingredient Name: Anthocyanins

Functions: Food Coloring

Pigment Type: Organic Pigments

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Ingredient Origin
Pigment Type
Food Ingredients Functions
Ingredients
Elderberries, Hibiscus, Grape Skins, Red Cabbage Extract
Food Additive Number
E 163, INS 163
Major Sources
  • Grape Skins
  • Elderberry Red
  • Red Cabbage
  • Hibiscus
Structure
Anthocyanin Substitution Pattern
(R) 3' 5'
Pelargonidin (Pg) H H
Cyanidin (Cy) OH H
Delphinidin (Dp) OH OH
Petunidin (Pt) OCH3 OH
Malvidin (Mv) OCH3 OCH3

 

Shade

Red to purple to Blue depending on pH.

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features
Stability
  • Light: Good
  • Heat: Good

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Solubility
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
E.E.C.No.E 63--