Red Cabbage is red food color made from purple cabbage (Cruciferae) through extraction, concentration, refining and sterilizing processes. Its main compositions are anthocyanidins
and flavones. It is a red purple liquid or powder which is easily dissolved in water and water-alcohol solutions. It has good heat and light resistant and storability. The pH value
of the solvent will affect its hue. It will become red or red purple in acid, blue in neutral and green in alkaline. It is widely used in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic
and other industries. It is an ideal colorant used in wine, drink, syrup, jam, ice cream, pastry and so on.
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