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Butterfly Pea

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Kefiviva

Butterfly Pea

Form: Liquid

  • Botanical Name: Clitoria ternatea
  • Common Name: Butterfly Pea Flower
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Used Part: Flowers
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Kefiviva

Fermented Butterfly Pea

Form: Liquid

Botanical Name: Clitoria ternatea

Common Name: Butterfly Pea Flower

Family: Fabaceae

Used Part: Flowers

Butterfly pea flower, renowned for its vibrant blue color and subtle earthy flavor, has been traditionally used in Southeast Asia for its antioxidant and adaptogenic properties. Known to support cognitive function, reduce stress, and promote skin health, this unique flower is highly valued in wellness and culinary applications. Fermentation enhances its bioavailability, amplifying its calming, cognitive-supportive, and detoxifying effects.

Health Benefits

  • Antioxidant properties
  • Cognitive support
  • Stress relief
  • Immune support
  • Skin and hair health
  • Detoxification
  • Anti-inflammatory effects

Technical Data & Applications Overview

Our fermented butterfly pea flower combines stunning natural color with enhanced health benefits from fermentation. This versatile ingredient is ideal for various health-focused and culinary applications.

  • Teas and herbals
  • Mocktails and cocktails
  • Wellness shots and elixirs
  • Sodas and lemonades
  • Adaptogenic drinks
  • Juices and smoothies
  • Snacks
  • Condiments and sauces

Fermented butterfly pea flower offers a delicate, earthy flavor and brilliant blue hue that deepens through fermentation. It is a perfect addition to beverages and foods designed to promote relaxation, cognitive function, and overall wellness.

Fermentation enriches butterfly pea flower’s bioactive compounds, enhancing its therapeutic properties. Key phytocompounds include:

Flavonoids: Anthocyanins (Delphinidin), Kaempferol

Phenolic Compounds: Chlorogenic acid, Caffeic acid

Tannins: Procyanidins

These compounds are known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin-supportive effects, promoting cognitive health, relaxation, and immune defense. Soluble in water, they can be easily extracted for various applications.

Fermentation enhances butterfly pea flower’s nutrient profile, increasing the bioavailability of its active compounds and maximizing its health benefits.

Molecules: Anthocyanins, Flavonoids, Phenolic Compounds

Organic Acids: Acetic, Gluconic, Succinic acids

Vitamins

Minerals: Gluconate and acetate forms (Mg, Ca, K)

Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Glutamic acid, Proline, Aspartic acid

Others: Polysaccharides, Oligosaccharides, Soluble sugars & alcohol (low concentration), Glycerol

Enzymes: Hydrolase, Lipase, Amylase

Through fermentation, butterfly pea flower becomes predigested, allowing its nutrients to be absorbed more effectively. This process enhances its antioxidant, cognitive-supportive, and calming properties, making fermented butterfly pea flower a valuable ingredient for wellness-driven formulations.

List of ingredients: Water, Organic butterfly flowers, Organic raw cane sugar*, ancient symbiosis of yeasts (Schizosaccharomyces pombe, Zygosaccharomyces bailii, Dekkera bruxellensis) and bacteria (Komagataeibacter sp., Gluconoacetobacter sp.)
* Consumed by microorganisms

Lifetime: 2 year(s)

Storage: Keep container tightly close in a cool (between 39 and 68°F), dry and dark place.

Our fermented ingredient is available in two convenient formats to suit various needs:

  • Spacekraft 1000L / 264 US Gallons (Dimensions: 40 x 48 x 33.5 in.)
  • 20L Drum / 5.28 US Gallons (Dimensions: 11 x 9.5 x 15 in.)

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