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JAGUA Natural colors Botanical extracts
Common name: Jagua, huito
Scientific name: Genipa americana L.
Type of product: Non-timber forest product (NTFP)
Part used: Fruit (except peel)
Description:
The jagua is a tropical tree 15 to 20 meters high, whose fruits are valued for
their high content of genipin, a natural blue dye, and for their antioxidant
properties. It is used in the cosmetics and food sectors for its natural benefits
and its ability to provide color without toxins.
Main properties:
Genipin extracted from jagua is a potent antioxidant and natural color, providing
a stable blue hue without the need for synthetic chemicals. In cosmetics, it is
used for products such as hair and skin dyes. In food, it is used as a natural
colorant in food and beverages.
Sectors and some applications:
In food: In cosmetics:
beverages, snacks, shampoo, soaps,
confectionery, makeup, sunscreen
baked good and products and toilet-
others. ries, among others.
Main production regions:
Portfolio BIO IN Andean and Pacific.
Cultivation/production methods:
Jagua is grown in sustainable agroforestry systems.
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