Botanical Essence offers premium Safflower Yellow Powder, a high-purity natural pigment derived from the dried petals of Carthamus tinctorius L. (safflower), a member of the Asteraceae family. Revered in traditional Chinese herbal medicine for centuries, safflower has long been used to support blood circulation and cardiovascular health. Today, its primary active component — safflower yellow — stands as one of the most valued natural yellow pigments in the global food, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries.
Product Overview
Safflower Yellow Powder is a water-soluble flavonoid pigment primarily composed of hydroxysafflor yellow A (HSYA) and other safflomin compounds. It presents as a fine yellow to brownish-yellow powder with excellent solubility in water, dilute ethanol, and propylene glycol, while remaining virtually insoluble in non-polar solvents such as acetone, ether, and oils.
In acidic conditions, the solution appears bright yellow; in alkaline environments, it shifts toward orange. The pigment demonstrates strong heat stability, reduction resistance, salt tolerance, and antimicrobial properties. However, it is sensitive to direct light and can form complexes with certain metal ions (calcium, magnesium, copper, iron, etc.), which may cause discoloration. It exhibits superior coloring performance on starch-based systems compared to protein matrices.
Key Functional Properties and Health Benefits
Beyond its vibrant coloring capability, Safflower Yellow Powder is recognized for a wide range of physiological activities supported by modern research:
- Cardiovascular Support: Helps expand coronary arteries, protect myocardial tissue, and support healthy blood pressure levels.
- Antioxidant & Anti-fatigue: Demonstrates potent free-radical scavenging activity and improves hypoxia tolerance.
- Anti-inflammatory & Analgesic: Contributes to reducing inflammation and discomfort.
- Neuroprotective & Immunomodulatory: Shows promising effects in brain protection and immune system modulation.
These multifaceted properties make it an ideal ingredient for functional beverages, dietary supplements, health foods, and pharmaceutical formulations targeting cardiovascular and metabolic wellness.
Primary Applications
- Food & Beverage Industry: Natural coloring for soft drinks, fruit juices, wine, confectionery, bakery products, and health-oriented functional foods.
- Nutraceuticals: Formulated into capsules, tablets, and powdered drink mixes for heart health and antioxidant support.
- Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used as a natural colorant in skincare and hair care formulations.
- Textile Industry: Eco-friendly natural dye with good thermal stability and low toxicity.
The ingredient shows excellent compatibility with most water-based systems and is widely chosen by manufacturers seeking clean-label, plant-derived color solutions that also deliver added functional value.
Quality Specifications (COA)
- Color Value: ≥ 50
- Appearance: Yellow to brown-yellow fine powder
- Odor & Taste: Characteristic, mild
- Identification: Positive
- Moisture: ≤ 1.0%
- Individual Impurity: ≤ 0.10%
- Total Impurities: ≤ 0.50%
- Heavy Metals: ≤ 10 ppm
- Arsenic (As): ≤ 3 ppm
- Lead (Pb): ≤ 2 ppm
- Cadmium (Cd): ≤ 0.5 ppm
- Mercury (Hg): ≤ 0.5 ppm
- Total Plate Count: < 1,000 cfu/g
- Yeast & Mold: < 100 cfu/g
- Salmonella: Negative
- E. coli: Negative
Production Process & Quality Assurance
Botanical Essence controls the entire supply chain — from carefully selected high-quality safflower grown in optimal agricultural regions of China to advanced extraction and purification processes. Our production employs state-of-the-art membrane separation and spray-drying technologies to ensure maximum retention of active flavonoids while maintaining batch-to-batch consistency.
Every batch undergoes stringent testing for active content, microbial limits, heavy metals, and residual solvents. We maintain full traceability from raw material to finished powder, complying with the highest international standards.
Certifications & Compliance
Our Safflower Yellow Powder is certified:
- HALAL
- Kosher
- ISO 22000
- HACCP
- EU Organic
- USDA Organic
Intellectual Property
Botanical Essence has invested heavily in R&D and holds Chinese patent CN212731128U for the advanced production process of high-purity Safflower Yellow Powder.
Stability & Safety
Accelerated and long-term stability studies confirm excellent chemical and physical stability under recommended storage conditions. Toxicological and animal studies demonstrate a high safety profile, supporting its broad use in food, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.
Global Supply & Service Advantages
With strategic warehousing in Miami (USA) and Italy (EU), Botanical Essence ensures fast, reliable delivery to clients worldwide. We provide:
- Free samples for laboratory and formulation testing
- Custom packaging options with pre-shipment photos
- Container loading supervision with photos
- Professional after-sales support
- Flexible MOQ for both trial orders and commercial-scale supply
Our products are trusted by leading global manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic sectors. We regularly participate in major industry exhibitions including CPhI, FIC, Vitafoods, and SupplySide West to showcase our expanding portfolio of high-quality botanical extracts and natural ingredients.
Whether you are a supplement brand owner, food and beverage formulator, contract manufacturer, or international distributor, Botanical Essence delivers consistent quality, regulatory compliance, and responsive service that supports your product success in competitive global markets.
Contact us today at [email protected] to request specifications, samples, or discuss custom requirements for Safflower Yellow Powder.
