butterfly pea flower

powder

4.8

Based on 20 reviews

portion

0.25 oz

50¢

pinch jar

2 oz

refill

2 oz

large refill

8 oz

$19

VARIANTS

whole

powder

Butterfly pea flower powder allows you to easily add the brilliant blue of this plant's flower to your dishes. A natural food colorant, this powder can be used in many sweet treats, conferring them with an alluring vibrancy of visual distinction. In addition to brightening smoothies or lattes, you can add it to puddings, eggs, ice cream, cakes, and breads.

Even when used mixed into foodstuffs, butterfly pea powder still retains its color-changing properties. Change the pH of your recipe with something that will increase acidity like citrus or carbonated beverages; the result will be a color shift from blue to pink-purple.

RECIPES

Homemade Sprinkles

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a sweet treat recipe using:

mango, cranberry, butterfly pea flower, matcha

by Sheri Silver

Rainbow Farfalle

a dinner recipe using:

paprika (Hungarian), beetroot, saffron (Iranian), ebony carrot, matcha, butterfly pea flower

by Janette Ceracchi

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butterfly pea flower, cranberry, mango

by Alexis Grabel

Blueberry Cheesecake

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a sweet treat recipe using:

butterfly pea flower

by Brianna Shaver

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QUICK INFO

butterfly pea flower , powder

INGREDIENTS

Butterfly pea flowers

TASTING NOTES

Mild, earthy flavor with subtle floral notes

AROMA

Delicate, slightly woody scent

CHARACTERISTICS

Soft purple-blue hued powder; yields a bright blue color when mixed in light liquids or creamy food stuffs

PAIRINGS

Complements citrus fruits, lemongrass, honey, and herbal teas; enhances rice dishes and desserts

SUBSTITUTIONS

Blue Spirulina powder will achieve the same brilliant hue, but Spirulina since it is a blue-green algae it will also give your foods a seaweed flavor. Blue Spirulina also does not have the pH- color changing properties of butterfly pea flower.

USAGE

Mix into beverages like teas, lattes, and cocktails for a vibrant hue; incorporate into batters, doughs, or frostings to add natural color to baked goods

PLANT PART

flower

PROCESSING / FORM

powder

BOTANICAL NAME

Clitoria ternatea

ORIGIN

China

BOTANICAL NAME

Clitoria ternatea

AKA

Blue matcha
Asian pigeonwings
bluebellvine
blue clitoria
blue pea vine
butterfly pea
cordofan pea

Native to tropical parts of Southeast Asia Clitoria ternatea is a climbing vine in the legume family. Its botanical name derives from its flower's purported resemblance to female genitalia. The color of its flowers, however, is a vivid blue, owing to the anthocyanins present in all tissues of this plant. It is this property that is often exploited as a natural coloring for use in beverages and food.

Even more exciting is the dramatic shift in color the compound displays when its pH is altered by something acidic, such as lemon juice. A butterfly pea flower infusion will turn from its brilliant blue to an impressive purple. For this reason it is a favorite in teas, and in showy cocktails.

CONFUSIONS

Even though the powder form of butterfly pea flower is sometimes called blue matcha, this powder has no Camellia sinensis (tea) in it. Green matcha, or just "matcha" is the powdered version of Camellia sinensis leaves. The use of the word "matcha" to describe butterfly pea flower powder is referring to its powdery consistency.

USAGE HINT

Adding lemon juice, or carbonated water will change the pH of a butterfly pea flower powder concoction, and therefore its color. Your concoction will change from brilliant blue to pink-purple.

QUICK FACT

Sometimes called blue matcha.

Fresh From Origin

Native to the tropical regions of Asia, the Butterfly Pea Flower is known for its strikingly deep blue color. The flower is used as a natural food coloring and is commonly used to tint rice dishes in Malaysia. In Thailand, a blue drink called "nam dok anchan" is sometimes consumed with a drop of sweet lime juice which turns the drink into a pink-purple color.

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cranberry

juice

powder

Sought after for its inherent tang as well as its cotton-candy food coloring effects, cranberry juice powder can be a tasty and aromatic natural alternative to standard food colorings.

0.25 oz - PORTION$0.50

2 oz - JAR$7

2 oz - REFILL$6

8 oz - REFILL$19

0.25 oz - PORTION $0.50

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4.8

hibiscus flower

powder

Hibiscus flower powder can enhance baked goods with its fruity and slightly tart flavor, and its beautiful pink or purple hue.

0.25 oz - PORTION$0.50

2 oz - JAR$4

2 oz - REFILL$3

8 oz - REFILL$9

0.25 oz - PORTION $0.50

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4.9

mango

juice

powder

Mango juice powder is a fine, bright yellow powder that can be used to give a tropical fruit flavor to foods or as a natural food coloring.

0.25 oz - PORTION$0.50

2 oz - JAR$5

2 oz - REFILL$4

8 oz - REFILL$13

0.25 oz - PORTION $0.50

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4.8

butterfly pea flower

whole

In Southeast Asia the flower is used as a natural food coloring.

0.3 oz - JAR$4

0.3 oz - REFILL$3

1.5 oz - REFILL$9

0.3 oz - JAR $4

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4.7

palatable hues - natural food color set

powders: hibiscus, butterfly pea, mango

natural food color set

Pinch jars of natural food coloring powders: mango juice powder, hibiscus flower powder, and butterfly pea flower powder in a box made for three.

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nutrition

FACTS

Serving Size	100g
Calories	370

Amount/serving	%DV*

Total Fat 2.5g	3%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Trans Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 15mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 64g	23%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 24g	0%
Includes Added Sugars 0
Protein 21g	0%
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 0mg	0%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 0mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients:
Butterfly Pea Flower

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