Research on optimization of spray drying conditions, characteristics of anthocyanins extracted from L. flower, and application to marshmallows.

Anthocyanin, a main-colored bioactive compound found in L., is well-known for a varied range of applications as food additives in foodstuff, and natural colorants in food, pharmaceutical, and printing industries. The study aimed to find out the suitable conditions for the spray-drying process to obtain anthocyanin powder from the extract as well as characterized the powder.