Direct from Shaanxi botanical processing hubs: certified micro-milled butterfly pea flower powders, water-soluble pigments, and synergistic tea actives tailored for Prague, Brno, and Ostrava manufacturing plants.
EU Standard
Ultra-fine stone ground shading matcha with deep chlorophyll content. Multi-residue screened according to BS EN 15662 for Czech organic retail lines.
Instant Soluble
Spray-dried cold-water soluble black tea extract designed for RTD beverages, kombucha blending, and instant premix applications across Central Europe.
Grade A-5A
Selected early spring tender leaves boasting high L-theanine profile, subtle umami flavor, and brilliant jade vibrancy for premium HoReCa channels.
Direct Supply
Certified raw tea processing compliant with EU Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs). High dispersibility optimized for dairy, gelato, and bakery integration.
Natural Green
Stable natural green pigment extracted from non-GMO mulberry foliage. Superior light and thermal endurance for dietary supplement softgels and functional syrups.
Clean Label Blue
Premium biological blue colorant offering exceptional luminous intensity. Ideal for confectionery coating, craft mixology, and high-protein sports nutrition.
Private Label Ready
Custom retail pouch packing (30g, 50g, 100g, 1kg tin cans) ready for European e-commerce brands, complete with multi-lingual label compliance support.
Bulk Export
High-potency theaflavins and thearubigins profile, providing genuine amber liquor and brisk flavor profile without bitter tannins or chemical carriers.
The Czech Republic is experiencing a marked paradigm shift across its industrial food processing and craft beverage matrix. As consumers across Prague, South Moravia, and Central Bohemia increasingly interrogate ingredient labels, multinational and regional brands face mounting pressure to eliminate synthetic azo dyes like Brilliant Blue FCF (E133) and Indigotine (E132). In response, Butterfly Pea Flower Powder (Clitoria ternatea) has emerged as a high-performance, multifunctional botanical ingredient offering distinct advantages over traditional pigments.
Unlike phycocyanin from spirulina—which exhibits thermal vulnerability above 60°C and degrades rapidly under acidic circumstances—butterfly pea flower powder is uniquely stabilized by specialized ternary delphinidin anthocyanins known as ternatins. These polyacylated anthocyanin rings provide heightened structural resilience, allowing food scientists in the Czech Republic to engineer stable vibrant blues and magical violet hues across pasteurized beverages, baked confections, and fermented dairy formulations.
Navigating the supply chain between Shaanxi extraction facilities and Czech production facilities requires acute alignment with European regulatory frameworks. By sourcing through specialized Chinese manufacturers maintaining verified traceability from raw petal harvesting through cryogenic micro-milling, Czech procurement directors secure predictable batch stability, strict novel food validation, and competitive cost-in-use.
Verified through independent SGS on-site audits and automated trade registry checkpoints across 30+ export countries.
From historical Moravian distillation techniques to progressive Prague artisan cafes and industrial functional bakeries, butterfly pea flower powder fulfills distinct consumer demands.
The Czech Republic boasts an internationally renowned spirits culture, progressing beyond classic slivovitz toward artisan gin distillation. Butterfly pea extract is integrated directly into craft spirits as a natural chromic indicator. When tonic water (citric acid) is introduced by the bartender, the spirit undergoes an immediate, theatrical transition from cobalt blue to magenta-violet, delighting patrons across Prague high-end hospitality venues without resorting to artificial dyes.
The boom of third-wave espresso and wellness lifestyle bars in Vinohrady, Holešovice, and Karlín has triggered massive demand for caffeine-free botanical wellness drinks. Known regionally as "Blue Matcha," micro-milled butterfly pea flower powder integrates seamlessly with oat, almond, and soy milk bases. Its non-bitter, earthy profile pairs smoothly with natural syrups, creating visual engagement on social media while satisfying clean-living health expectations.
Traditional Czech spa wafers (lázeňské oplatky), extruded wafers, and organic confectionery lines require heat-stable color solutions that endure baking ovens operating between 140°C and 180°C. Where spirulina-derived blue falters and oxidizes into muddy grey tones, the polyacylated anthocyanins of butterfly pea flower powder maintain chromatic fidelity, enabling industrial producers to achieve unique visual differentiation without modifying pastry crust textures.
Navigating the Czech botanical marketplace requires a balanced understanding of European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) parameters and local consumer trajectories. Over the 2024–2030 forecast window, three macro trends dominate Central European procurement strategies:
| Analytical Parameter | Standard Grade | Ceremonial Ultra-Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Clitoria ternatea L. | Clitoria ternatea L. |
| Mesh Particle Size | 80 - 120 Mesh | 450 Mesh Nano-Milled |
| Active Pigment | Ternatins (Anthocyanins) | Ternatins (Anthocyanins) |
| pH Stability Range | pH 2.5 - pH 8.0 | pH 2.5 - pH 8.0 |
| Heavy Metals (Pb, As, Cd, Hg) | < 10 ppm total | Strict EU Compliance (< 3 ppm) |
| Pesticide Multi-Residue | Screened (BS EN 15662) | Compliant with EC 396/2005 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 7.0% | ≤ 5.0% |
Combining Shaanxi's centuries-old herbal extraction heritage with modernized analytical chemistry, verified factory floors, and deep contract-manufacturing flexibility.
Our facilities in Xi'an have undergone comprehensive on-site inspections conducted by SGS. Audits evaluate raw botanical segregation, multi-stage filtration vessels, spray drying towers, and final packaging cleanrooms, guaranteeing full material traceability.
Certifications held: ISO 22000, HACCP, Halal, Kosher, and USDA/EU Organic standards.
Backed by state-recognized High-Tech Enterprise status, holding Invention Patent ZL 2014 1 0464649.9 and Utility Model Patent No. 14520048 for high-yield botanical extraction units that safeguard delicate plant thermolabile compounds during purification.
In-house HPLC, GC, and UV spectrophotometer lot validation.
We eliminate procurement barriers for both agile start-ups and enterprise food conglomerates. Our minimum order quantity for pure botanical powders starts at just 1 kg, scaled through flexible private labeling, nitrogen-flushed pouching, and customized tin packaging.
FOB, CIF, FCA, and full DDP delivery right to Czech distribution hubs.
Essential answers regarding customs clearance, pesticide screening, sample evaluations, and commercial transaction terms.
Under European Union Novel Food rules, ingredients must show proof of safe consumption or novel food authorization. We furnish batch-specific dossiers including origin certificates, botanical verification, heavy metal screening, and pesticide residue profiles matching EU Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. Sourcing managers utilize our raw powder for food coloring purposes, herbal tea blends, and dietary supplement formulations.
For instant teas, premixes, and specialty café lattes, we supply 450 mesh micro-milled powder, which creates a smooth, velvety suspension without sediment or grittiness. For encapsulation and tablet pressing in nutraceutical facilities, an 80 to 120 mesh particle size is ideal, as it facilitates free-flowing powder compaction and avoids hopper clumping.
Yes. Every production batch is delivered alongside an authentic Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying loss on drying, ash content, microbial enumeration (Total Plate Count, Yeast & Mold, E. coli, Salmonella), and heavy metals (Pb, As, Cd, Hg). Third-party laboratory verification via SGS or Eurofins can be coordinated upon request.
For urgent sample evaluations and trial runs under 100 kg, air express (DHL/FedEx) delivers directly to Prague or Brno within 5 to 8 working days. For commercial bulk cargo (500 kg to multi-ton containers), sea freight to Hamburg or Koper followed by direct rail connection takes approximately 28 to 35 days. We also support the Yiwu/Xi'an-to-Europe freight railway corridor for accelerated overland transit.
Phycocyanin provides a bright, electric blue but is unstable in hot liquids (above 60°C) and acidic environments below pH 4.5. Butterfly Pea Flower Powder is driven by durable anthocyanins (ternatins), delivering stable performance in hot baking, boiling tea applications, and low-pH beverages, shifting gracefully toward purple tones under acidity.
We routinely execute contracts under EUR, USD, and CZK currency settlement through T/T bank transfer, confirmed L/C at sight, PayPal, or credit card escrow. Commercial terms cover EXW, FOB Qingdao/Shanghai, CIF Hamburg/Koper, and complete DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) to your Czech warehouse door, handling all customs clearance and VAT declarations.