Red Cabbage Color (Purple Cabbage Pigment, INS163) Food Grade Bulk Natural Anthocyanin Pigment Manufacturer | Qingdao China
Qingdao Nihao supplies high-quality bulk Red Cabbage Color, also named Purple Cabbage Pigment, a water-soluble natural anthocyanin food color extracted from red/purple cabbage leaf of Brassicaceae family via physical refining process. Available in both fine powder and liquid forms, our pigment is authorized under INS163, KFDA No.50 & EU Regulation 1333/2008 EC, legally permitted as food additive across all EU member countries, South Korea, USA and global food manufacturing markets.
As one classic clean-label plant-derived pigment in our functional nutrition raw material lineup, Red Cabbage Color features outstanding thermal & light stability, widely used for coloring & toning of alcoholic drinks, beverages, confectionery and pickled foods. Visit our full ingredient catalog: Natural Colors
Red Cabbage Color Specifications
| Item | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Commercial Names | Red Cabbage Color / Purple Cabbage Pigment / Red Cabbage Pigment |
| Regulatory Code | INS 163, KFDA No.50, Compliant with EU 1333/2008 EC |
| Color Value | E 1%, 1cm (524nm~536nm): 10~80 |
| Main Active Substance | Natural Anthocyanins |
| Physical Form | Dark purple fine powder |
| Solubility | 100% soluble in pure water, insoluble in oil & grease |
| pH Color Shift | Red~Purple-red under acidic condition; Blue at neutral pH; Unstable green in alkaline environment |
| Stability Feature | Excellent resistance against heat & sunlight; Sensitive to certain metal ions, unstable under strong alkaline condition |
| Package Option | Powder:5kg/bag,10kg/ctn,20kg/ctn |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under sealed cool & dark storage |
Key Advantages of Our Red Cabbage Color
1. Superior Stability Performance:
Great heat & light resistance, keeps bright red-purple tone steadily in acidic food formulations, ideal for long-shelf-life finished food.
2. Rich Purple Hue
Intense natural purple shade, effective for color correction & brightening in jam, candy and pickled products.
3. Dual Form Supply
Both powder & liquid specifications in stock to match different customer production craft.
4.Strict heavy metal control
Every batch comes with official COA report.
5. Fully Certified & Global Compliance
Kosher, Halal, FSSC 22000 — meets EU, USDA, and import requirements.
Applications
- Formulated wine, carbonated drinks & fruit juice beverages
- Fruit jam, gummy candy & hard confectionery
- Pickled vegetables & marinated food for toning and color enhancement
Why Choose Nihao as Your Red Cabbage Color Supplier
1. Custom OEM & Private Label Service
Custom adjustable color value, small trial packing (1kg/5kg), private label packaging and pigment compound blending are available; our R&D team provides formulation dosage guidance for finished food production.
2. 100% Pure & Clean Label
Clean-label products targeting keto, vegan, and organic-certified markets.
3. Food-Grade Certified
Available in Halal, Kosher, and HACCP certified grades, fully compliant with FDA, EU, and international import regulations for global distribution.
4. Competitive Bulk Wholesale Pricing
Factory-direct pricing with flexible MOQs, supporting both small-batch trials and large-scale production orders.
5. Stable Supply & Fast Global Shipping
Strong production capacity ensures stable year-round supply with fast lead times and secure shipping to North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and worldwide.
Natural Food Color Range
| Product Name | Specification | Active Ingredient | Color | Solubility | Stability & Feature | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grape Skin Extract (Enocianina) | Color value 10~70 (1%,1cm,515~535nm) | Anthocyanins, malvidin derivatives | Red to purple-red | Water soluble | Moderate heat & light stable; pH 2.5–4.0 optimal | FDA approved 1966, E163, GB2760 |
| Red Radish Color Powder | Color value10~80(1%,1cm,509~519nm) | Anthocyanins, pelargonidin derivatives | Bright red-purple | Water soluble | Good heat & light resistance; pH2.0–4.0 | E163, GB2760 |
| Red Cabbage Color Powder | Color value10~80(1%,1cm,524~536nm) | Cyanidin-based anthocyanins | Red/Purple/Blue-purple | Water soluble | Good heat, moderate light stable; pH2.0–4.0 | E163, GB2760 |
| Purple Sweet Potato Color | Color value30~100(1%,1cm,520~540nm) | Acylated anthocyanins | Red to purple-red | Water soluble | Excellent heat & light stable; pH2.0–5.0 | E163, GB2760 |
| Purple Carrot Extract | Color value10~100(1%,1cm,519~529nm) | Acylated cyanidin anthocyanins | Purple red | Water soluble | Good heat & light resistance; pH2.0–5.0 | E163, GB2760 |
| Red Rice Red Pigment | Color value100~200(1%,1cm,525~535nm) | Cyanidin anthocyanins | Red | Water soluble | Moderate heat, poor light; pH2.0–4.0 | E163, GB2760 |
| Black Rice Extract | Anthocyanin 25% | Cyanidin-3-glucoside(C3G) | Dark purple-red | Water soluble | Good heat, poor light; pH2.0–3.5 | E163, GB2760 |
| Red Beet Color Powder | Color value30~200(1%,1cm,530~540nm) | Betanin | Purple red | Water soluble | Poor heat & light; stable pH3–7(opt.4~5) | FDA1967,E162,GB2760 |
| Product Name | Specification | Active Ingredient | Color | Solubility | Stability & Feature | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grape Skin Extract (Enocianina) | Color value 10~70 (1%,1cm,515~535nm) | Anthocyanins, malvidin derivatives | Red to purple-red | Water soluble | Moderate heat & light stable; pH 2.5–4.0 optimal | FDA approved 1966, E163, GB2760 |
| Red Radish Color Powder | Color value10~80(1%,1cm,509~519nm) | Anthocyanins, pelargonidin derivatives | Bright red-purple | Water soluble | Good heat & light resistance; pH2.0–4.0 | E163, GB2760 |
| Red Cabbage Color Powder | Color value10~80(1%,1cm,524~536nm) | Cyanidin-based anthocyanins | Red/Purple/Blue-purple | Water soluble | Good heat, moderate light stable; pH2.0–4.0 | E163, GB2760 |
| Purple Sweet Potato Color | Color value30~100(1%,1cm,520~540nm) | Acylated anthocyanins | Red to purple-red | Water soluble | Excellent heat & light stable; pH2.0–5.0 | E163, GB2760 |
| Purple Carrot Extract | Color value10~100(1%,1cm,519~529nm) | Acylated cyanidin anthocyanins | Purple red | Water soluble | Good heat & light resistance; pH2.0–5.0 | E163, GB2760 |
| Red Rice Red Pigment | Color value100~200(1%,1cm,525~535nm) | Cyanidin anthocyanins | Red | Water soluble | Moderate heat, poor light; pH2.0–4.0 | E163, GB2760 |
| Black Rice Extract | Anthocyanin 25% | Cyanidin-3-glucoside(C3G) | Dark purple-red | Water soluble | Good heat, poor light; pH2.0–3.5 | E163, GB2760 |
| Red Beet Color Powder | Color value30~200(1%,1cm,530~540nm) | Betanin | Purple red | Water soluble | Poor heat & light; stable pH3–7(opt.4~5) | FDA1967,E162,GB2760 |
FAQ：
Q: Can I get free test samples?
A: Yes, 100g–500g free samples available; buyer covers shipping cost.
Q: What certifications do you have ?
A: Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO IP, FSSC 22000.
Q: Do you provide COA and batch traceability?
A: Yes, every shipment includes COA, test reports, and full traceability documents.
Q: What is your MOQ for bulk orders?
A: We accept flexible MOQs for both small trial orders and large wholesale bulk production.
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