100% Self-Grown Raw Materials · E163 Anthocyanins

Radish Red & Purple Radish Extracts

Extracted from Raphanus sativus L. grown on Mingnan Bio's 100% self-owned plantations in China. Featuring industry-leading color value of 93 E(1%, 1cm, 520nm), customizable absorption peak wavelengths (λmax 470–550nm), and innovative Purple Radish extracts. Exported globally via Sunyuan (Hong Kong).

93 Color Value E(1%,1cm,520nm)
100% Self-Owned Plantation Base
470-550nm λmax Peak Spectrum
Radish Red
E163

Scientific Overview

The Science of Raphanus Sativus L. Pigments

Radish Red is a pure natural, water-soluble anthocyanin pigment derived from Raphanus sativus L. roots. Unlike standard berry anthocyanins, radish anthocyanins are predominantly acylated pelargonidin glycosides, offering significantly superior heat and light resistance.

Through directional breeding, Mingnan Bio has successfully cultivated proprietary purple radish cultivars (Proprietary Cultivars) rich in high anthocyanin content and high-acylated structures. Combined with a gentle physical extraction process, we deliver natural pigment solutions offering exceptional thermal stability and vibrant purple-red hues.

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100% Self-Grown

Cultivated on Mingnan Bio farms

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Water-Soluble

Instant dissolution in beverage systems

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Acylated Structure

Elevated heat & retort stability

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Clean Label

Zero synthetic dye blending

100% Self-Owned Farm-to-Factory Integration

Raw Material Traceability & Exceeding Certification Standards

Mingnan Bio operates 2000+ mu of dedicated radish plantations in China. Through standardized agricultural and quality management, we exert maximum control over pesticide residues. Before every shipment, we attach a batch-specific pesticide residue test report issued by an authoritative third-party testing laboratory. In the factory, extraction uses exclusively food-grade ethanol solvent.

2000mu
Self-Owned Radish Base
Batch COA
3rd-Party Pesticide Report Included
Ethanol
Food-Grade Solvent Extraction
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Spectrum Engineering

Absorption Wavelength (λmax) Customization

By cultivating specialized radish cultivars, Mingnan Bio provides exact maximum absorption peak values to match your specific target shade requirements under spectrophotometric analysis.

λmax 515 – 520 nm

Flagship Grade (Color Value 93). Bright strawberry & cherry red. Excellent acid stability. The industry standard for beverages and confectionery.

λmax 525 – 535 nm

Deep ruby red profile with longer wavelength absorption. Perfect for meat alternatives, berry jellies, and fruit preparations.

λmax 470 – 510 nm

Purple Strain Variety. Shorter wavelength absorption delivering natural violet-purple tones for functional beverages and candies.

Mingnan Bio self-bred radish cultivars showing distinct varieties and absorption peak spectrums
In-House Cultivar Breeding

Self-Bred Cultivars Yield Distinct Wavelength Peaks

Because Mingnan Bio breeds and cultivates 100% of its own radish raw materials in China, our agricultural scientists have developed 5 distinct Red Radish cultivars and 2 Purple Radish cultivars.

Each variety produces specific acylated anthocyanin molecular structures, yielding tailored maximum absorption peaks (λmax from 470nm to 535nm). This allows food and beverage formulators to achieve exact target shades—from bright strawberry red to royal purple—without synthetic dye blending.

5 Red Cultivars (λmax 515-535nm) 2 Purple Cultivars (λmax 470-510nm)
Proprietary R&D Breakthrough

Purple Radish Color Extract

Our agricultural scientists successfully bred 2 proprietary Purple Radish varieties rich in acylated cyanidin and pelargonidin anthocyanins. This delivers a vibrant, stable violet-purple pigment without needing to blend blue spirulina or synthetic dyes.

Acylated Structure Natural Purple Hue High Thermal Endurance
Purple Radish
Extract

Technical Data Sheet (TDS) & MSDS

Radish Red & Purple Radish Specifications (E163)

Verified physicochemical testing parameters, GHS material safety data, heavy metal compliance, and microbial thresholds for food industry auditors.

Product NameRadish Red Color (E163) & Purple Radish Extract Powder / Liquid
Botanical OriginRaphanus sativus L. root (100% self-owned China plantations)
Manufacturing EntityMingnan Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. (China)
Global Export AgentSUNYUAN(HONGKONG)INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD
Active ComponentAcylated Pelargonidin & Cyanidin Anthocyanin Glycosides
CAS / INS / EECCAS: 84649-98-9 | INS: 163i | EEC: E-163
Flagship Color ValueE(1%, 1cm, 520nm) = 93 (Powder) | 30 – 50 (Liquid Concentrate)
Absorption Peaks (λmax)470nm, 490nm, 515nm, 520nm, 525nm, 535nm
Optimum pH MatrixpH 2.0 – 4.0 (Vivid Strawberry/Ruby Red) | pH 4.5 – 5.5 (Purple-Red)
Heat & Processing ResistanceWithstands HTST, UHT (135°C / 4s), retort, and baking temperatures
Solubility100% soluble in water and aqueous alcohol; insoluble in oils
Pesticide Residue ControlStandardized management + Batch 3rd-party lab residue test report with every shipment
Solvent PurityExtracted using food-grade ethanol solvent
Heavy MetalsLead (Pb) ≤ 2.0 mg/kg | Arsenic (As) ≤ 1.0 mg/kg | Mercury (Hg) ≤ 0.1 mg/kg
Microbial LimitsTotal Plate Count < 1000 CFU/g | Coliforms < 30 MPN/100g | Salmonella: Negative/25g
GHS Safety ClassificationNon-hazardous natural food ingredient (MSDS Class: Non-dangerous cargo)
CertificationsISO 9001, HACCP, Halal, Kosher, FSSC 22000, Clean Label Certified
Download Official Radish Red TDS (PDF) → Request MSDS Safety Sheet (PDF)

Technical Application R&D

"We Grow Together With Our Clients"

Our application team works directly with your food scientists to evaluate pigment reactions under different acidity, alkalinity, and thermal processing cycles.

Acidity & pH Response

pH Matrix

At pH 2.0 - 4.0, radish anthocyanins form flavylium cations, yielding intense bright red shades. At pH 4.5 - 5.5, quinonoidal bases yield soft purple-red tones.

Thermal Processing Behavior

Heat Profile

Due to high di-acylation in our radish cultivars, pigment retention exceeds 95% under standard pasteurization and UHT conditions, maintaining color strength without browning.

Co-Development Service

Technical Support

We offer custom matrix matching, shade tuning, dosage calculation, and light stability testing. Contact Sunyuan HK to request custom sample batches for your formulation.

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Request Radish Red & Purple Radish Samples

Tell us your product category, target absorption wavelength (λmax), pH range, and thermal conditions. Sunyuan HK and Mingnan Bio will provide tailored samples and technical assistance.

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