{"product_id":"jagua-extract-powder-genipa-americanafor-temporary-tattoos-and-soaps","title":"Jagua Extract Powder (Genipa Americana)for temporary tattoos and soaps","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"222\" data-start=\"160\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"177\" data-start=\"160\"\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e genipap, huito, marmalade box (Caribbean).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"222\" data-start=\"160\"\u003eJagua is a rare and fascinating natural source of blue pigment outside the indigotin family. Derived from the dried fruits and seeds of the \u003cem data-end=\"404\" data-start=\"386\"\u003eGenipa americana\u003c\/em\u003e tree, native to South America and the Caribbean, it has been used for centuries in body art, textiles, and even food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"888\" data-start=\"530\"\u003eThe fruit’s active compound, genipin, turns a deep blue upon exposure to air and binds particularly well to proteins. While jagua is best known today for creating temporary blue “henna-style” tattoos, it has also been studied as a natural blue food colourant, especially for protein-rich foods such as yogurts and cheeses, due to its stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1059\" data-start=\"890\"\u003eOur jagua powder is made from 100% spray-dried fruit, with no fillers or preservatives. When stored in a cool, dry, and dark place, it keeps for up to 2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1411\" data-start=\"1061\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1080\" data-start=\"1061\"\u003eHistorical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1083\" data-start=\"1080\"\u003eIndigenous peoples of the Amazon and Caribbean have used jagua fruit for ceremonial body painting, ornamentation, and medicine for centuries. Its lasting blue stain, obtained without complex vat chemistry, made it a culturally significant pigment long before it attracted the attention of modern dyers and food scientists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1468\" data-start=\"1413\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1413\"\u003eActive Dye Compound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1439\" data-start=\"1436\"\u003eGenipin (iridoid compound).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1531\" data-start=\"1470\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1488\" data-start=\"1470\"\u003eCI Colour Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1491\" data-start=\"1488\"\u003eClosest family: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1528\" data-start=\"1507\"\u003eCI Natural Blue 2\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1551\" data-start=\"1533\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1549\" data-start=\"1533\"\u003eShading Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1645\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003eProtein fibres (silk, wool, leather): stable blues, often with a slight violet tinge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1753\" data-start=\"1648\"\u003eMixed with henna (for body art): yields blacks, burgundies, or chocolate browns depending on ratio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1828\" data-start=\"1756\"\u003eSoaps (cold process or melt \u0026amp; pour): produces clear, stable blues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1907\" data-start=\"1831\"\u003eOverdye with indigo: creates complex, layered navies and blue-violets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/6177\/3679\/files\/Jagua_Extract_Powder_Genipa_Americana_for_temporary_tattoos_and_soaps_fabrics.jpg?v=1755547496\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/6177\/3679\/files\/Jagua_Extract_Powder_Genipa_Americana_for_temporary_tattoos_and_soaps_sample_on_hand.jpg?v=1755861123\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/6177\/3679\/files\/Jagua_Extract_Powder_Genipa_Americana_for_temporary_tattoos_and_soaps_sample_paint_on_hand.jpg?v=1755861123\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/6177\/3679\/files\/Jagua_Extract_Powder_Genipa_Americana_for_temporary_tattoos_and_soaps_samples_on_hand.jpg?v=1755861123\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/6177\/3679\/files\/Jagua_Extract_Powder_Genipa_Americana_for_temporary_tattoos_and_soaps_hand_sample.jpg?v=1755547409\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Natural Dye Store","offers":[{"title":"10 grams","offer_id":48367145746677,"sku":"JAG.GEN.EXT.10","price":15.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 grams","offer_id":48367145779445,"sku":"JAG.GEN.EXT.25","price":40.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8274\/2261\/files\/Jagua_Extract_Powder_Genipa_Americana_for_temporary_tattoos_and_soaps.jpg?v=1783221173","url":"https:\/\/nortrano.com\/products\/jagua-extract-powder-genipa-americanafor-temporary-tattoos-and-soaps","provider":"nortrano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}