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USDA Organic · EU Organic Certified · Halal Certified

Butterfly Pea Flowers

MORIFA's dried butterfly pea flowers (Clitoria ternatea) are hand-harvested and low-temperature dried to preserve their characteristic deep indigo hue and phytochemical integrity. Free from additives, colorants, and pesticides, they are ready for direct use in premium herbal tea blends, natural infusions, culinary coloring, and functional beverage formulations. Sourced from certified Indonesian farms under USDA and EU Organic standards.

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Key Benefits

Brilliant natural blue colorant — no synthetic dyes required

Butterfly pea flowers (Clitoria ternatea) are one of nature's most vivid natural blue pigment sources, rich in anthocyanins (ternatins). The deep indigo hue is stable across a wide range of food and cosmetic applications, giving formulators a clean-label alternative to synthetic food dyes. The color also shifts from blue to purple when pH drops, creating a visually engaging pH-indicator effect prized in premium beverages.

Dual format: whole dried flowers and fine 100-mesh powder

MORIFA supplies both dried whole/broken flowers for tea and infusion applications and a fine 100-mesh powder for food coloring, beverages, and cosmetics — allowing buyers to source both formats from one certified supplier under a single COA and logistics arrangement.

All heavy metals not detected — verified by third-party lab

Lead (Pb), tin (Sn), arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), and mercury (Hg) are all not detected in our butterfly pea flower powder per TDS v.20260119.1. Foreign matter is also not detected. This clean safety profile supports regulatory approval across the EU, US, Japan, and Gulf markets.

Comprehensive microbiological safety — E. coli zero, Salmonella negative

Independent microbiological analysis confirms E. coli at 0, Salmonella negative, Vibrio spp. negative, and Staphylococcus aureus below detection. Total Plate Count (2.9 × 10³ CFU/g) and Yeast & Mold (3.0 × 10² CFU/g) are within food-grade safety limits.

USDA Organic, EU Organic, and Halal Certified

MORIFA's butterfly pea flowers are produced under USDA and EU Organic certification (issued by CERES Germany) and Halal certification by BPJPH — Indonesia's official halal authority. These three certifications together unlock access to the Gulf, European, and natural food retail channels simultaneously.

EU INCI registered — ready for cosmetic formulations

The powder carries INCI registration as 'Clitoria Ternatea Flower Powder' for use in EU cosmetic formulations — supporting bath bombs, natural soaps, face masks, and color cosmetics without additional INCI approval steps for EU-market customers.

Stable shelf life with low water activity

The powder has a water activity of 0.550 and moisture below 10%, supporting a 12-month shelf life when stored correctly at 10-25 °C in a hermetic container. This stability is critical for international B2B shipments with longer lead times.

Who Is This For?

Butterfly Pea Flowers from MORIFA are the natural-colorant ingredient of choice for B2B buyers building clean-label food, beverage, cosmetic, and wellness products that demand vibrant blue-to-purple hues without synthetic dyes.

Food & Beverage Manufacturers

Butterfly pea flower powder delivers a striking natural blue color to beverages, desserts, confectionery, baked goods, and dairy products. The color shifts from blue to purple when pH drops (e.g., with lemon juice), creating a visually engaging pH-indicator effect prized in premium drinks and cocktail mixers. Both dried flowers and powder are food-grade and Halal certified.

Tea & Tisane Brands

Dried butterfly pea flowers are a staple ingredient in premium herbal tea blends, single-origin botanicals, and functional infusion teas. MORIFA's dried flowers preserve the vivid indigo color through low-temperature drying, producing an intensely blue infusion that is caffeine-free, pH-reactive, and visually stunning for premium retail and foodservice channels.

Cosmetic & Personal-Care Formulators

With EU INCI registration (Clitoria Ternatea Flower Powder), the powder is ready for incorporation into bath bombs, natural soaps, face masks, body scrubs, lip products, and color cosmetics as a natural blue pigment. The fine 100-mesh particle size ensures smooth dispersion in both rinse-off and leave-on formulations.

Nutraceutical & Wellness Brands

Butterfly pea is rich in anthocyanins (including ternatin flavonoids), which have been studied for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. MORIFA's powder is food-grade and vegetarian-certified, suitable for encapsulation, powder blends, and functional supplement formulations. MORIFA offers both MORIFA-branded bulk supply and OEM/private-label production with custom packaging.

Private-Label & OEM Partners

MORIFA offers both MORIFA-branded bulk supply and full OEM/private-label production for butterfly pea products — including retail powder packets, capsules, and custom tea blends. Share your target market, packaging spec, and volume through the inquiry form for a tailored quotation.

Health-Food Importers, Wholesalers & Distributors

MORIFA exports butterfly pea flowers to 10+ countries across the Middle East, Europe, North America, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. With USDA Organic, EU Organic, and Halal certifications, the product meets the import documentation requirements for the world's most demanding markets.

Product Specifications

Ingredient

100% Dried Flowers of Clitoria ternatea

Botanical Name

Clitoria ternatea (Family: Fabaceae)

Common Names

Butterfly Pea, Blue Pea, Asian Pigeonwings, Telang (Indonesia)

Part of Plant

Flower

Form

Dried whole/broken flowers

Color

Deep indigo/blue-purple

Odor

Mild, characteristic

Taste

Mild, characteristic, slightly earthy

Purity

100% pure, no fillers, no additives

Grade

Food grade, vegetarian

Drying Method

Low-temperature controlled drying

Heavy Metals (Pb, Sn, As, Cd, Hg)

Not detected (third-party lab)

Country of Origin

Indonesia

Packaging Options

1-10 kg food-grade bag; bulk quantities on request; OEM/private label available

Shelf Life

12 months from date of manufacture, properly stored

Storage Conditions

Hermetic container, 10-25 °C, protected from heat, direct light and moisture

Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)

5 kg (negotiable for trial orders)

Sample Provision

Available; courier cost paid by buyer

Lead Time

From 3-5 days after payment confirmation

Delivery Options

<50 kg door-to-door (DHL/FedEx/TNT, 3-10 days); >100 kg sea freight (10-45 days)

Payment Terms

50% deposit, balance before shipping; T/T accepted

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between dried butterfly pea flowers and the powder?

Dried butterfly pea flowers are whole or broken flowers suitable for direct use in herbal tea blends, culinary infusions, and visual garnishes — they steep a vivid indigo-blue color. The powder (100 mesh) is milled from the same dried flowers and is designed for food coloring applications, functional beverages, cosmetics, and nutraceutical formulations where a uniform fine particle is required. Both formats are available from MORIFA under the same certifications.

What applications is butterfly pea powder used for?

Common applications include: natural blue food coloring in beverages (lattes, lemonade, cocktail mixers), baked goods, desserts, and confectionery; herbal tea and tisane blends; bath bombs, soaps, face masks, and color cosmetics (INCI: Clitoria Ternatea Flower Powder); capsule and powder supplement formulations; and natural food dye replacing synthetic FD&C Blue No. 1.

Can MORIFA supply under our own brand (private label / OEM)?

Yes. We offer both MORIFA-branded bulk supply and OEM/private-label production with custom packaging. Share your packaging spec, target market, and volume through the inquiry form and we will provide a quotation.

What is the typical lead time for butterfly pea orders?

For standard bulk orders, lead time is typically 3-5 days after payment confirmation. For larger volumes or custom OEM packaging, lead time will be confirmed at the time of quotation. Contact us via the inquiry form or WhatsApp for an accurate lead time for your specific order size and destination.

Do you provide COA, MSDS, and other technical documents?

Yes — Certificate of Analysis (COA), Technical Data Sheet (TDS), and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are all available to qualified buyers. The COA covers heavy metal analysis, microbiological testing, and product specifications. Request documents through the inquiry form.

Do you ship butterfly pea flowers to my country?

We export to 10+ countries across the Middle East, Europe, North America, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. Submit an inquiry with your destination country and we will confirm logistics options, transit times, and any import documentation requirements (phytosanitary, organic certificates, Halal certificates, etc.).