The present invention relates to an eco-friendly pH indicating ink
solution composition and a method for manufacturing the same. Specifically, the invention relates to a pH indicating ink
solution composition for packaging materials and a method for manufacturing the same, characterized by comprising
carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) or
chitosan (CT) as a binder; a
plant pigment; a
solvent; and an edible additive. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a
pH indicator comprising the eco-friendly pH indicating ink
solution composition of the present invention and a method for manufacturing the same. According to the present invention, the pH indicating ink composition for packaging materials can be provided as a sustainable alternative by replacing
petroleum-based substances, organic solvents, and chemicals used in conventional packaging ink solutions with
environmentally friendly, sustainable, and harmless substances to the
human body, and can also demonstrate the effects of enhancing
food safety and reducing environmental
impact. Furthermore, by applying the pH indicating ink composition for packaging materials of the present invention to packaging materials for kimchi and other food groups, it is possible to provide consumers with real-
time information on quality changes through the color change of an indicator without opening the packaging. Consequently, this can lead to improved
consumer perception of the quality of other food groups and increased
product selection through enhanced convenience. Additionally, the
environmentally friendly pH indicating ink solution composition of the present invention can be applied not only to packaging materials but also to various forms and industries, such as pH pencils and pH films.