Carrot Powder

Product Name:
Carrot Powder

Product Description:
Carrot Powder is a high-quality ingredient derived from fresh carrots, processed through controlled drying and advanced processing techniques to retain its natural color, flavor, and nutritional value. The powder has a fine texture, vibrant orange color, and excellent dispersibility, making it suitable for a wide range of food, beverage, and dietary supplement applications.

Category:
Food Ingredient

Technical Information:

• Appearance: Orange to deep orange powder
• Aroma: Natural carrot aroma
• Taste: Mild natural sweetness
• Dispersibility: Good dispersion in liquid and food systems
• Key Components:
  • Beta-carotene (a precursor of vitamin A)
  • Natural dietary fiber
  • Vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium

Applications:

Food Applications

• Purpose:

• Provide natural orange color
• Enhance nutritional value and product positioning
• Add mild natural sweetness

• Usage:

• Bakery products (cakes, cookies, bread)
• Soups, sauces, and ready meals
• Snacks and health-oriented products

Functional Beverage

• Purpose:

• Serve as a vegetable-based ingredient
• Add natural color and nutritional value

• Usage:

• Fruit and vegetable juices
• Smoothies and wellness drinks
• Ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages

Dietary Supplement

• Purpose:

• Source of natural beta-carotene
• Support plant-based nutritional formulations

• Usage:

• Powder drink mixes
• Capsules or powdered supplements
• Greens and superfood blends

Shelf Life:

18 months (when stored in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed, and protected from light)

Marketing Highlights:

Carrot Powder supports current market trends such as clean label and plant-based products. It functions as both a natural coloring ingredient and a source of nutritional value, making it ideal for health-focused product development.

Key Selling Points:

• Derived from natural carrots
• Contains beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A
• Provides natural orange color, reducing the need for synthetic colorants
• Source of dietary fiber
• Suitable for clean label, plant-based, and vegan products
• Enhances nutritional appeal
• Easy to use with good processing performance

Technical Note:

Maltodextrin is used as a carrier to:

• Improve flowability
• Reduce hygroscopicity
• Prevent caking during storage
• Enhance mixing and processing efficiency

Storage Conditions:

• Store in a cool, dry place (below 25°C recommended)
• Avoid moisture and direct sunlight
• Keep tightly sealed after use
• Store in airtight containers

Why Expert Formulation Support is Recommended:

• To optimize color and flavor balance
• To ensure consistency in sensory properties
• To prevent sedimentation or formulation instability
• To determine optimal usage levels
• To enhance nutritional positioning and align with market trends