Gardenia
Gardenia (Genipin) Blue, INS 165
Gardenia (genipin) blue is a dark blue liquid or powder prepared by the polymerization of genipin obtained from the fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis with protein hydrolysate. Gardenia (genipin) blue is mainly composed of a genipin-peptide polymer.
It is water soluble and stable towards heat and light. Acid stable formulations are available.
Applications in the Food Industry such as:
- Ice cream and water ice
- Dairy products
- Confectionary
- Beverages
- Cereals
Specification and Regulatory status
- USA:
The color additive gardenia (genipin) blue is prepared by reacting genipin extracted from the fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis with soy protein hydrolysate. The color additive contains a genipin-peptide polymer as the principal coloring component.
Additive exempted by certification, allowed at GMP in certain types of beverages, soft and hard candy.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-73/subpart-A/section-73.168
- CODEX:
JECFA evaluation, JECFA specification and GSFA entry in progress
- EU:
Permission in progress, under review by EFSA