- — Non-GMO, Organic
- — Raw, Vegan
- — Natural food coloring
- — Blue Matcha Tea
Organic Butterfly Pea Powder by Food to Live is made from dehydrated butterfly pea plant – beautiful blue colored flowers native to Southeast Asia. The plant is gently dried to preserve its precious nutrients and ground into fine powder that is convenient to use and store.
How to use Butterfly Pea Flower Powder?
There are numerous ways to introduce this superfood into your diet. Unlike many other plant powders, this one doesn’t have an intense flavor that needs to be concealed. Butterfly Pea Powder taste is slightly sweet and kind of floral which makes it super versatile. You can add it to smoothies, cocktails, ice cream, tea, oatmeal, desserts, and baked goodies. It is popular for cooking blue rice and Blue Matcha tea. Organic Butterfly Pea Flower Powder, gives food a magnificent blue color, so you can toss out your artificial food dyes and use this power as a natural food coloring agent instead. When mixing drinks, it’s recommended to use 1/2 of teaspoon (2 g) of powder per 1 cup of warm water/other liquid. What’s interesting is if you mix Organic Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder with an acidic product like lemon or lime juice, the color of your drink will change from blue to pulsating pink and purple – true magic and a great way to entertain your guests! In addition, this powder is widely used in cosmetology due to its anti-aging and soothing properties. It can be used for preparing both skin and hair masks at home.
The Nutritional Profile of Organic Butterfly Pea Powder
The reason Butterfly Pea Flower is so valued is because it contains high amounts of antioxidants, namely anthocyanin compounds. Antioxidants may protect our cells from oxidative damage and control blood sugar levels. Besides, it is a good source of Vitamins A, C, and E. Blue Matcha Butterfly Pea Flower Powder is caffeine-free and is suitable for almost any diet.
Storage Tips
Organic Butterfly Pea Powder is extremely sensitive to humidity, therefore, should be kept in a moisture-proof container in a cool dry place. Always make sure to seal the bag tightly, especially if you buy Butterfly Pea Powder bulk and use it long-term.
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