Hibiscus Red Color | Natural Anthocyanin Red Food Coloring
Hibiscus Red Color Natural Anthocyanin Food Coloring from Hibiscus Sabdariffa Product Description Hibiscus Red Color is a natural, edible food coloring extracted from the dried calyxes of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. It belongs to the anthocyanin class of plant pigments and delivers a distinctive red to red-purple hue. The product is typically supplied as a dark…
Hibiscus Red Color
Natural Anthocyanin Food Coloring from Hibiscus Sabdariffa
Product Description
Hibiscus Red Color is a natural, edible food coloring extracted from the dried calyxes of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. It belongs to the anthocyanin class of plant pigments and delivers a distinctive red to red-purple hue. The product is typically supplied as a dark red liquid, red-purple paste, or powder, and is easily soluble in water, ethyl alcohol, and glycerol, allowing flexible use in food and beverage formulations.
Key Features
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Natural anthocyanin-based colorant derived from hibiscus calyxes
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Bright red color under acidic conditions
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Available in liquid, paste, or powder forms
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Good solubility in water, ethanol, and glycerol
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Sensitive to heat and light
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Not stable to oxygen and metal ions
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May be degraded by ascorbic acid and sulfur dioxide
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Suitable for clean-label and plant-based formulations
Applications
Hibiscus Red Color is recommended for foods with mild acidity and low-temperature processing, including:
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Cold drinks and ready-to-mix beverages
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Jelly and jam
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Syrups and fruit preparations
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Powdered beverages
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Other food systems that do not require high-temperature heating
Why Choose Hibiscus Red Color
As a plant-derived anthocyanin pigment, Hibiscus Red Color is widely used as a natural alternative to synthetic red dyes. Its vibrant acidic red shade makes it particularly suitable for beverages and fruit-based products where clean labeling and natural positioning are essential.
