INCI Name
Ipomoea Batatas Powd...
Functions
1 Roles
Sustainability
9/10
Category
colorants
What It Does
Ipomoea Batatas Powder is derived from purple-fleshed sweet potato varieties, particularly rich in anthocyanin pigments that provide vibrant purple to blue-violet hues depending on pH. This freeze-dried powder offers formulators a natural alternative to synthetic colorants while delivering additional antioxidant benefits from its high anthocyanin content (primarily cyanidin and peonidin glycosides). The color stability is pH-dependent, shifting from red-purple in acidic conditions to blue-purple in neutral pH, making it particularly suitable for formulations in the pH 3-7 range.
Technical Properties
pH Range
3.0-7.0
Optimal working range
Ionic Charge
nonionic
Molecular charge type
Viscosity Effect
neutral
Impact on formula thickness
Ingredient Compatibility
Works Well With
Avoid Combining
Sustainability Profile
Sustainability Score
Biodegradability
readily biodegradable
Source
plant-derived
Feedstock
Purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) tubers
Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- Ipomoea Batatas Powder
- Common Name
- Purple Sweet Potato Powder
- Category
- colorants
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