Butterfly Pea Flower Powder

Butterfly Pea Flower Powder is made from the dried flowers of Clitoria ternatea, a plant native to Southeast Asia with a long tradition of use in Thai and Malaysian culinary and hair-care practices. Its defining characteristic is a striking natural blue pigment derived from a concentrated anthocyanin profile - and unlike most natural colorants, this blue shifts distinctly toward purple or pink when the pH of the surrounding liquid becomes more acidic, making it one of the most visually dynamic natural food colorants on the market.

Sheerherb's Butterfly Pea Flower Powder is processed from dried Clitoria ternatea flowers, with anthocyanin content and color strength verified on every batch. We supply beverage manufacturers, tea producers, and cosmetic formulators sourcing butterfly pea raw material for natural blue coloring, color-changing beverage applications, and antioxidant-positioned wellness products.

 

Item	Detail
Botanical Source	Clitoria ternatea (flower)
Appearance	Blue to bluish-purple fine powder
Assay	Anthocyanins ≥25% (HPLC), or graded by color strength (E6/E30/E50)
Test Method	HPLC
pH Responsiveness	Blue at neutral/alkaline pH; shifts to purple/pink under acidic conditions (e.g., citrus juice)
Particle Size	80–100 mesh
Moisture	≤6%
Solubility	Fully water-soluble
Allergen Profile	Non-GMO, vegan, caffeine-free
Heavy Metals / Microbial Limits	Meets standard international food-grade limits
Shelf Life	24 months when stored properly
Storage	Cool, dry place, protected from direct light (color degrades with UV exposure)
Certification	ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HALAL, Kosher, Non-GMO; Organic option available

Custom color-strength grades and particle size can be arranged for specific formulation needs - request a sample before confirming your order.

Butterfly Pea Flower Powder is valued mainly for its natural blue pigment and pH-responsive color behavior, which underpins most of its functional positioning:

1. Natural Blue Colorant Applications

As one of the few naturally occurring blue food colorants, it's a foundational ingredient for brands seeking to replace synthetic blue dyes with a clean-label alternative.

2. Color-Changing Beverage & Novelty Applications

Its distinctive blue-to-purple pH shift supports interactive, visually engaging beverage and cocktail products that change color when mixed with citrus or other acidic ingredients.

3. Antioxidant Wellness Positioning

Its concentrated anthocyanin content supports formulas positioned around antioxidant support and general wellness.

4. Traditional Hair & Skin Care Applications

Its traditional use in Thai hair-care practices supports inclusion in natural hair-care and cosmetic formulations targeting scalp and hair health.

 

Sheerherb has been producing Butterfly Pea Flower Powder for years and is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HALAL, Kosher, and Non-GMO standards, with organic options available. As a supplier serving beverage, food, and cosmetic manufacturers worldwide, we keep pricing competitive without compromising on color intensity or anthocyanin consistency - no shortcuts on testing.

We operate our own processing facility and R&D team, which means color-strength grading, custom specifications, and sample requests are handled in-house rather than passed through a third party - giving you faster turnaround and more control over the final spec.

If you're comparing Butterfly Pea Flower Powder wholesale prices or need a Clitoria ternatea supplier for OEM/private label beverage or cosmetic production, contact chriswang@sheerherb.com for current pricing, COA samples, and a formal quote.