What is bright green pigment?

Brilliant green pigment is a kind of high-grade natural green edible pigment, which is mainly prepared by mixing natural pigments extracted from plants and natural pigments extracted from microorganisms in a specific proportion.

The following is a detailed analysis of bright green pigment:

I. Nature and characteristics

Appearance and solubility:

Bright green pigment usually appears as dark brown powder or dark green liquid, which is almost odorless and tasteless and has low moisture absorption. It is easily soluble in water, aqueous ethanol and aqueous propylene glycol.

When the solution is thin, it is bright green; In the thick layer, it may be dark brown and fluoresce.

Stability:

Bright green pigment has strong light and heat resistance, and its color tone is stable to pH value (pH2~10). Aluminum ions and calcium ions have little effect on it, but iron ions and tin ions may deepen the color.

Second, the scope of application

Bright green pigment is widely used in food industry, including but not limited to the following aspects:

Condiment:

Add bright green to condiment and enhance its visual effect.

Pastries and baked goods:

It is used to make various green cakes, breads, etc. to increase the color diversity of products.

Expanded food:

Make the puffed food appear attractive green and attract consumers.

Drinks:

Provide green color for drinks such as fruit juice and tea, so as to make them more in line with consumers' taste preferences.

Jam and jelly:

Add green elements to jam and jelly to make it look more attractive.

Green tea flavored food:

It complements the taste of green tea and makes the food more distinctive.

Mustard and pickled vegetables:

Provide green color for mustard and pickles, and enhance their flavor and visual effect.

Ice cream and stuffing:

Used to make green ice cream and various fillings, enriching the color choice of products.

III. Usage and Precautions

How to use:

Bright green pigment has good water solubility and alcohol solubility. The required amount of bright green pigment can be directly dissolved in water or 70% alcohol, and then added to the ingredients for coloring.

The dosage can be determined according to the desired color tone. If it is dissolved in hot water at about 50℃, the dissolution time can be shortened.

Precautions:

It should be sealed and stored in a ventilated, cool and dry place, protected from light and heat, and mixed with toxic substances is prohibited.

When using it, it should ensure that it meets food safety standards and avoid excessive use or use of unqualified products.

To sum up, bright green pigment, as a high-quality natural edible pigment, plays an important role in food industry.

It can not only add bright green to food, but also enhance the attractiveness and market competitiveness of products.

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