02 Green
Green represents bright, fresh and natural, which is conducive to stabilizing the mood and reducing tension, and when ingested with other colored foods, the effect is multiplied.
(1) Barley green juice
Barley green juice is a drink made by beating or drying barley seedlings into juice or drying into powder from young barley leaves growing to 20 to 30 cm. It is rich in chlorophyll, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, selenium, dietary fiber and so on.
Barley green juice
Nutritionists have found that plant green juice is not only rich in chlorophyll, but also contains more flavonoids than other mature plants, which is suitable for people who do not consume enough fresh vegetables every day and need to supplement dietary fiber, vitamins and constipation. Compared with simple prebiotic and probiotic products, barley green juice can not only improve constipation, but also supplement nutrition.
(2) Matcha
Matcha (known as the last tea in ancient China) originated in the Sui and Tang dynasties of China, where the young leaves of the spring tea leaves are steamed and then made into cake tea for preservation. Before serving, bake and dry again on a fire and grind into a powder with natural stone grinding. Matcha tea is rich in the necessary nutrients and trace elements of the human body, and its main components are tea polyphenols, caffeine, free amino acids, chlorophyll, protein, aromatic substances, cellulose, vitamins, trace elements potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, sodium, zinc, selenium and nearly 30 kinds.
Matcha
Matcha is rich in antioxidants and can slowly release energy, so more and more people are applying it to functional products. As the purchasing power of the younger generation increases, the structure of consumer purchasing behavior is changing, and new-age consumers expect the foods and beverages they buy to have healthy functional attributes. Matcha contains natural caffeine, which can bring energy, but unlike coffee and energy drinks, the caffeine in matcha does not make people feel nervous, plays a slow release effect, and allows drinkers to stay active for a longer time. L-Theanine in matcha, combined with naturally occurring caffeine, provides long-lasting natural energy that consumers are concerned about, and it will become a natural alternative to energy drinks. L-Theanine is also a natural mood booster that relieves stress and brings good mood to consumers.
It is understood that the global demand for matcha tea totals about 12,000 tons, and the current total output of global matcha production is about 4,000-5,000 tons, with a gap of 7,000-8,000 tons. In addition to the confectionery shops that will launch matcha-flavored items, more and more matcha brands are beginning to rise, and more and more extended to functional foods.
After delicate treatment, the matcha is green in color, light in bitterness, and slightly grassy, and the ultra-micro process promotes more adequate absorption of nutrients. Meet the health demands of consumers pursuing appearance and nutrition.
03 Blue
Blue represents tranquility, calmness, and can produce a quiet effect. Pantone listed "Classic Blue" as the popular color of the year in early 2020. The company notes that "the eternal and enduring blue ... Simple and elegant. "The company chose it because the classic blue color highlights the company's desire for a reliable and stable foundation.
(1) Phycocyanin
Phycocyanin is an edible natural blue pigment, which is a pure natural food color extracted from spirulina. Phycocyanin is one of the rare pigment proteins in nature, not only brightly colored, but also a nutrient-rich protein itself, and it is also a good health food raw material. It is a natural blue pigment recognized by the US FDA. The European Union has listed phycocyanin as a color food ingredient, and its use in food is not limited. China's GB 2760 food additive catalog also allows phycose blue to be used as a natural colorant. It is rich in nutrients and a variety of amino acids.
Phycocyanin yogurt
Phycocyanin is figuratively known as "diamond" and can be used for ice cream, pastries, jellies, candies, chewing gum, dessert cakes, etc., and can also be applied as a functional raw material to functional foods and medicines, especially in the form of plant beverages, which will bring convenient functional plant protein nutrition to the world.
05 Yellow
Yellow stimulates nerves and stimulates energy, which is helpful for concentrating and increasing interest in learning. The yellow hue, like the sun, is the color of hope from nature, conveying a positive spirit that will make people's mood suddenly cheerful and cheerful.
(1) Lutein
Lutein is a fat-soluble pigment. It is found in general leafy greens and yellow, red fruits and vegetables. It is the main pigment that makes up the macular area of the human eye's retina and is often referred to as "invisible sunglasses".
Lutein source
The human body can not synthesize lutein, it is necessary to carry out exogenous intake, and with age, lutein will continue to lose, accumulating over time will lead to the lack of lutein in the human body, the eyes will lose protection. As an eye supplement, lutein is often used in conjunction with zeaxanthin, blueberry powder, bilberry extract, etc. Play a synergistic role.
(2) β- carotene
Carotene is the main source of vitamin A, mainly a, β, γ three forms, the most important of which is β- carotene. Food sources are mainly dark vegetables and fruits, such as carrots, pumpkins, mangoes, oranges, oranges and other citrus fruits, goji berries and so on. Among them, the β-carotene content in carrots accounts for about 80%.
carrot
(3) Curcumin
Curcumin is a hot ingredient for functional foods and supplements in recent years, and the PubMed database under the National Library of Medicine shows that there have been more than 5,500 scientific papers on curcumin in the past 5 years.
Curcumin
As early as two hundred years ago, people purified curcumin from turmeric, and in the early 21st century, with the wide application of new technologies in molecular biology in the field of medicine, curcumin as a natural extract in the field of medicine ushered in a breakthrough development.
06 Purple
Driven by social media, the popularity of superfoods represented by purple has increased significantly, both in restaurant menus and food and beverage ingredient lists, including purple sweet potatoes, purple carrots, purple cauliflower and black rice. There are also many traditional purple foods, such as grapes, blackberries, cherries, figs, red onions, red cabbage, raisins, etc., which are widely used.
Most natural purple foods contain anthocyanins, known as "superfoods." As a rare color in food, purple is increasingly being applied to food and beverages. Mintel market data shows that between 2012 and 2018, purple food and beverage products released worldwide rose by 126%. Whether used alone or mixed with other colors, purple has many application advantages.
(1) Elderberry
Elderberry has been eaten in the West for thousands of years, and traditionally, the berries of elderberry have been used as food (elderberry cider and pie). Because it is rich in anthocyanins and vitamin C, elderberry has become a popular natural herbal dietary supplement market in Europe and the United States in recent years, and it has become a dietary supplement for families throughout the year.
Elderberry
Elderberry contains a variety of natural ingredients, including various flavonoids, anthocyanins, vitamin amino acids and a variety of minerals. Its iron, phosphorus, vitamin A vitamin C content in the berry food far ahead, rich in elderberry food or preparations, there are gummies, tablet candy, jelly, oral liquid, drinks, supplements and so on.
(2) Acai berries
Acai, also known as Acai, is the fruit of the Acai palm tree, the "tree of life" that grows in the Amazon rainforest. Locals plant to pick their palm leaves and fruits. The scientific name for acai berries, "vegetable-fed eta palm", derives from the Brazilian Portuguese Word for "wacai", which means fruit that comes out of water or tears, and the dark purple large core fruit contains a lot of antioxidants and amino acids.
Acai (Acai)
Acai berries are rich in antioxidant anthocyanins as well as some vitamins, minerals, plant sterols and rare essential fatty acids in raw fruits (Omega3, Omega6 and Omega9 three fatty acids), almost no saturated fats, it also combines the nutritional essences contained in red wine and olive oil, low calories, rich in dietary fiber, calcium and a variety of vitamins.
Acai berries are very delicious, taste like dark chocolate, there are many products of acai on the market, in addition to fresh fruits and fresh jams, there are a variety of different dosage forms of commercial products, such as capsules, powders (freeze-dried powder, hot dry powder), tableted candy, juice, enzymes and so on.
(3) Wild cherry berries (black fruit glandular ribbed catalpa)
Aronia melanocarpa, also known as wild cherryberry, belongs to the genus Rosaceae, and is a precious tree species that combines edible, medicinal, garden and ecological values. Anthocyanins, flavonoids (fresh fruit content as high as 0.25%-0.35%) and polyphenols in the fruit of wild cherry berries are known to be more potent in plants.
Wild cherryberry (black fruit glandular ribbed catalpa)
Announcement No. 10 of 2018 of the China Health Commission officially approved the black fruit glandular ribbed catalpa fruit as a new food raw material.
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