Butterfly Pea Flower Extract Powder

The flower of Clitoria ternatea, the butterfly pea or Asian pigeonwings, is the only plant part behind this extract. The flowers are extracted in water, concentrated and dried to a light yellow powder. Leaves, roots and seed pods of the climber are not used.

This butterfly pea flower extract is a 10:1 ratio extract with no marker assay and no anthocyanin figure. The powder is milled to 80 mesh and disperses in water. A milled flower powder of the same plant is listed as a separate product.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0237 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Flower, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Clitoria ternatea Flower Source & Identity

The botanical entity is Clitoria ternatea L., a perennial climbing legume of the pea family, Fabaceae, native to tropical Asia and grown widely for its deep blue flowers. The part used is the flower. Leaves, roots, stems and seed pods are not part of this butterfly pea flower extract.

The flower is known for the polyacylated delphinidin anthocyanins called ternatins, whose colour moves with pH from blue in neutral conditions toward purple and pink in acid, and toward green at high pH. Other blue flowers, such as cornflower, Centaurea cyanus, and the blue-flowered Clitoria relatives, are different plants.

Anthocyanins, flavonol glycosides and phenolic acids are the constituent families of the flower.

Butterfly Pea Flower Extract vs Flower Powder

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Butterfly Pea Flower Extract	Water extract of the flower, ratio-defined	A concentrated, dispersible extract is needed
Butterfly Pea Flower Powder	Dried, milled flower with no extraction	Whole-flower material with fibre is wanted

The 10:1 ratio measures flower going into the butterfly pea flower extract. It is not an anthocyanin assay. The extract concentrates the water-soluble matter of the flower, while the flower powder keeps the petal fibre, which is insoluble and settles in water.

For a buyer, the question is which form fits the application. The extract disperses without the sediment and grittiness of a milled flower, and takes up less volume per dose.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Clitoria ternatea
Plant Part	Flower
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Butterfly Pea, Asian Pigeonwings
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Light Yellow powder
Solubility / Dispersibility	Water Dispersible
Quality Parameters
Moisture (LOD)	≤5.0%
Total Ash	≤5.0%
Particle Size	80 mesh
Heavy Metals	Lead ≤2 ppm · Arsenic ≤1 ppm · Cadmium ≤1 ppm · Mercury ≤0.1 ppm
Microbiology	TPC ≤1,000 cfu/g · Yeast & Mold ≤100 cfu/g · E. coli Negative · Salmonella Negative/25 g
Shelf Life	24 months in unopened original packaging, cool and dry storage

Application Areas

Capsules for a Flower Extract

Butterfly pea flower extract fills hard capsules after a flow check at 80 mesh. A flower extract can be light and airy, so confirm fill weight on the machine rather than from a bench estimate. Reach for a glidant only if the butterfly pea flower powder arches, and weigh the first capsules of each run.

Tablets with Neutral Excipients

For butterfly pea flower, a dry binder carries the blend through the press, with the lubricant added in the final minutes of mixing. Anthocyanin-type pigments are pH-sensitive, so choose neutral fillers and compare tablet colour and hardness at pressing and after a week of storage. A film coat protects the core from humidity and light.

Colour-Responsive Drink Sticks

Anthocyanin families shift hue with pH, which is the main appeal of butterfly pea in drinks. A stick for water, tea or tonic should be trialled in the real base at the planned dose, with colour read in the finished pH, because lemon or acid additions change the shade.

Powder Sachets

Sachets carry butterfly pea flower extract in a sugar or fibre carrier. Sieve it into the carrier before filling to keep the tone even, avoid acidic or alkaline carriers unless a colour change is intended, and check dose uniformity at the start, middle and end of the run.

Gummy and Bar Premixes

In gummies and bars, add the extract to the dry premix. Acidic gummy coatings or fruit acids can shift the colour of anthocyanin-type pigments, so trial colour after a week of storage, and protect the product from strong light.

Formulation Notes

Butterfly pea flower extract is a light yellow powder with a faint, floral-herbal smell and a mild taste. Anthocyanin pigments in the flower change colour with pH and fade in strong light or heat, so the colour of the finished product must be tested in its real base. Clear bottles and long shelf lives call for opaque packs or light-protective films.

Pour the butterfly pea flower powder in a thin stream into stirred water to keep clumps from forming. In dry blends, sieve the butterfly pea flower powder together with the carrier ahead of the mixer. For butterfly pea flower, reseal the liner with as little air inside as possible and keep the drum away from damp walls and steam lines.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

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Supply Item	General Information
Sample	Available upon request for formulation, testing, and supplier evaluation
Order Quantities	100 g · 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg · 100 kg · 500 kg · Bulk
Sample Lead Time	Typically 5–7 days after sample confirmation
Production Lead Time	Typically 15–30 days after order and specification confirmation
Packaging	Suitable protective inner packaging with bags, cartons, drums, or other appropriate outer packaging
Storage	Store in tightly sealed, suitable protective packaging in a cool, dry environment. Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Specific storage conditions follow the approved product specification.
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS · Applicable declarations (as applicable)

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