Why does black wolfberry lose color when soaked in water?

Many people like to drink black wolfberry soaked in water, because black wolfberry has great effects and value and can meet people's needs in many aspects. However, there are always some big and small problems in the process of soaking black wolfberry in water. So why does black wolfberry lose color when soaked in water? According to some practices, this is a relatively normal phenomenon. What other reasons are there? Next let’s take a look together.

Why does black wolfberry change color when soaked in water?

The reason why black wolfberry changes color when soaked in water is because the anthocyanins in black wolfberry dissolve in water. Anthocyanin is a water-soluble pigment that is particularly sensitive to acidity and alkalinity. It can change colors depending on the acidity and alkalinity of the environment. In acidic water, it is purple (purple, purple-red, iron red, etc.), and in alkaline water, it is blue (blue, blue-green, lake blue, etc.). Therefore, black wolfberry will be different colors when soaked in different waters. Generally, it will be purple when soaked in mineral water and blue when soaked in tap water at home.

Black wolfberry should be soaked in warm water below 60 degrees or cold water. Do not use boiling water, because the anthocyanins and some nutrients in black wolfberry are afraid of high temperatures. The change in color of black wolfberry when soaked in water is generally related to the nature of the water and has little to do with the black wolfberry.

There will be no so-called discoloration when wolfberry is soaked in water, but when high-quality wolfberry is soaked in water, red pigment will be dissolved into the water, and the clear water will appear light red. If you find that the wolfberries you bought lose color severely after soaking in water, they are inferior wolfberries. They are usually old or bad products that have been industrially dyed, and appear bright in color, but the texture is shrunken. Lycium barbarum has the effects of nourishing the kidney and essence, nourishing the liver and improving eyesight, replenishing blood and calming the mind, promoting fluid production and quenching thirst, and moistening the lungs and relieving cough. It is very beneficial to the body for treating liver and kidney yin deficiency, soreness of waist and knees, dizziness, blurred vision, excessive tearing, consumptive cough, thirst, and spermatorrhea.

Xi brand black wolfberry has anti-aging and beauty-enhancing effects. This is because black wolfberry is rich in anthocyanins, which are known as "oral skin cosmetics" and are especially good for the skin if consumed regularly. The anthocyanins in black wolfberry can effectively resist the external oxidative effects on cells, effectively remove the accumulation and precipitation of free radicals that are harmful to the skin, delay the aging of human cell tissues, and protect collagen, thereby making the skin fresh and elastic, maintaining a youthful state, reducing wrinkles, and delaying aging. Black wolfberry is currently the most natural and effective beauty and anti-aging food ingredient, and is hailed by women as a "holy product for female beauty" and a "natural anti-aging magic weapon." The most common way to eat black wolfberry is to soak it in water. So, what is the color of the black wolfberry soaked in water? Let’s learn more about it.

Color changes of Xi brand black wolfberry soaked in water

Black wolfberry will show different colors in different water qualities (i.e. different pH values)/different water temperatures. For example, it will appear purple when brewed in acidic water (tap water/spring water, etc.), and blue when brewed in alkaline water (mineral water, etc.). It is recommended to use water below 60°C for brewing, because high temperature will degrade anthocyanins.

The color of black wolfberry soaked in water will change in an interesting way when brewing black wolfberry. When brewed with tap water (water temperature below 60℃), a drawing feeling will immediately appear and the fruit will turn blue. After waiting for a while, it will turn into the color of blue ink. When brewed with mineral water (water temperature below 60℃), a drawing feeling will immediately appear and the fruit will turn purple. After waiting for a while, it will turn into purple-black. When brewed with boiling water (tap water), a drawing feeling will immediately appear and the fruit will turn blue. After waiting for a while, the color will become lighter (because the high temperature degrades anthocyanins)... After the brewing is completed, some fruits will become white and transparent.

If you find that the black wolfberry loses color during the soaking process, don't be surprised, because when we use red wolfberry to soak in water, we will find that the water will slowly turn red. The same is true for black wolfberry. If you feel that you cannot drink black water safely, then you can just take a small amount of black wolfberry and add it.