It is a kind of natural edible pigment extracted from crucifer cabbage, whose byname is red vegetable. It contain s anthocyanins,flavones and tannins. The amaranthine liquid or powder color is soluble in water and alcohol,but insoluble in oil and absolute alcohol.The environment PH value can influence its hue and stability .At PH 2.0~6.0 the color is red or amaranthine;at PH 7.0 it is blue ;at PH above 7.0 it is unstable green.
Application :it can be used in the coloring of wine ,carbonic acid drinks ,juice drink,jam and candy.
Storage :protected from light and heat.
Stored in cool, dry and airproof conditions.