Blue to Bluish-Purple Color Extraction from Fruits – Dogwood, Mulberries, Elderberries, and Blueberries
These fruits contain anthocyanins, the primary pigment responsible for their blue, purple, and reddish hues. The extraction process aims to retain the stability of these pigments while maximizing yield.
Pigments Present
- Dogwood (Cornus spp.) → Cyanidin & Pelargonidin (Blue to Purple)
- Mulberries (Morus spp.) → Cyanidin-3-glucoside (Deep Purple)
- Elderberries (Sambucus nigra) → Delphinidin, Cyanidin (Bluish-Purple)
- Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) → Malvidin, Peonidin (Blue to Deep Purple)
Extraction Methods
- Water-Based Extraction (For Food Applications)
- Alcohol-Based Extraction (For Textile & Cosmetic Use)
- pH-Dependent Color Variation
Applications
- Food & Beverage Industry – Natural colorant for juices, jams, and yogurts.
- Textile Industry – Used as a plant-based dye for fabric coloring.
- Cosmetics – Added in lipsticks, eyeshadows, and skincare products.
- Ink & Paints – Used for eco-friendly, plant-based ink production.
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