lyophilization and food colour

Characterizing and Utilizing Delphinidin from Clitoria ternatea as a Safer Alternative to Artificial Blue Colourants

Monika D M, Amirthavarshini S, Sakthivel G & P. Thirumalaivasan · Asian Food Science Journal · 2025

Delphinidin, a natural pigment found in Clitoria ternatea, was investigated as an alternative to artificial blue food colourants associated with potential health risks, including cancer. The methodology involved hydroalcoholic extraction of Delphinidin from Clitoria ternatea flow...