Supply 100% Red Dragon Fruit Powder Freeze-Dried&Spray-Dried
Red Dragon Fruit Powder: Product Introduction
Red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) is renowned for its vibrant purplish-red flesh and rich nutritional content. Our product uses high-quality red dragon fruit as raw material, processed into a fine powder using standardized techniques. It has a natural purplish-red to light red appearance and the characteristic flavor of dragon fruit. Our dragon fruit powder is rich in betalains, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, vitamin C, dietary fiber, and various minerals. We offer two core specifications: freeze-dried powder and spray-dried powder, to meet your different application needs.
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ITEM |
STANDARD |
TEST RESULT |
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Physical & Chemical |
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Appearance |
Purple-red Fine Powder |
Complies |
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Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Characteristic |
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Particle Size |
98% through 80mesh |
Complies |
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Loss on drying |
≤5.0% |
3.25% |
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Ash |
≤5.0% |
1.31% |
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Solvents Residue |
Meet USP standard |
Complies |
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Pesticide Residue |
Negative |
Complies |
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Heavy Metal |
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As |
≤1.0ppm |
0.24ppm |
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Pb |
≤1.0ppm |
0.26ppm |
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Cd |
≤1.0ppm |
0.01ppm |
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Hg |
≤0.1ppm |
0.017ppm |
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Microbiological Test |
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Total Plate Count |
≤1,000cfu/g |
<100cfu/g |
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Mold and Yeast |
≤100cfu/g |
<20cfu/g |
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E.Coli |
Negative |
Complies |
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Salmonella |
Negative |
Complies |
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Conclusion |
Conform with specification, Non-irradiation, Allergen Free, BSE/TSE Free |
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Storage |
Store in cool and dry places. Keep away from strong light and heat |
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Packing |
By 25kgs/Drum, inner by double plastic bag |
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Shelf Life |
18 months under the above condition, and in it’s original package |
Product Features
1. Vibrant Natural Color
The purplish-red color of red dragon fruit powder comes from a natural water-soluble pigment—betalains—which gives the product a bright, natural red hue, suitable for various health foods requiring visual appeal.
2. Antioxidant Properties
The betalains, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds in dragon fruit powder can scavenge free radicals in the body, reducing damage to cells from reactive oxygen species (ROS), and helping to lower the risk of chronic diseases and aging. It also contains anthocyanins, polysaccharides, ascorbic acid, tocopherols, and other antioxidants that work synergistically.
3. Helps Improve Anemia
Dragon fruit powder is rich in key nutrients such as iron, vitamins C, E, B1, B2, and B12. The high vitamin C content helps promote iron absorption. Studies have shown that pregnant women with anemia who consumed red dragon fruit juice for seven consecutive days experienced improvements in hemoglobin and red blood cell counts.
4. Gut Health
The oligosaccharides in dragon fruit powder promote the growth of beneficial gut microbiota and reduce harmful bacteria. Simultaneously, the oligosaccharides, after fermentation by gut microbes, produce short-chain fatty acids, providing nutrition to the gut, promoting intestinal peristalsis, and aiding in improved digestive function.
5. Nutritional Supplementation
Dragon fruit is rich in minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, which contribute to healthy bone and teeth development. It also plays a role in maintaining fluid balance, muscle function, and nervous system health.
Product Application Guidelines
1. Food and Beverages – Utilizing its Natural Pigment and Flavor
Beverages: Dragon fruit powder can be used in solid beverages, sparkling water, smoothies, yogurt, coconut milk, oat milk, and other products. It adds vibrant color to products, making it an ideal coloring ingredient for healthy, natural drinks.
Recommended addition: 0.5%-2%.
Baking: Dragon fruit powder can be used in cakes, bread, cookies, macarons, buttercream decorations, etc.
Note: High-temperature baking may cause fading; it is recommended for use as a surface decoration and coloring for fillings.
Ice Cream/Frozen Products: Dragon fruit powder can be used in ice cream, puddings, jellies, etc.
Jams and Fillings: Can be used in low-sugar jams and baking fillings.
Suggestion: Adjust the pH with lemon juice to help stabilize the color.
Meal Replacement Powders and Nutritional Bars: Dragon fruit powder is added to meal replacement powders, energy bars, and protein bars as a natural pigment and fortifier.
2.Dietary Supplements
Antioxidant Products: Developing antioxidant products for middle-aged and elderly people or those seeking beauty and skincare benefits.
Iron Supplements: Developing iron supplements for people with anemia (especially pregnant women).
Gut Health Products: Developing products to regulate gut health.
Recommendation: Freeze-dried powder is more suitable for powders and granules; spray-dried powder is more suitable for capsules and tablets.
3. Daily Chemical Products
Skincare Products: Developing whitening and brightening skincare products utilizing the antioxidant properties of betalains.
Dyeing: Can be used as a natural colorant in lipsticks, blushes, shower gels, etc.
Formulation Recommendations: It is recommended to control the pH in the formula between 4.5 and 6.5 and use light-proof packaging.
How to Choose? Freeze-Dried Powder or Spray-Dried Powder?
Scenarios where freeze-dried powder is preferred: High requirements for preserving natural color, maximizing nutrient retention, and high-end product positioning.
Scenarios where spray-dried powder is preferred: Solid beverages requiring rapid dissolution, large-scale industrial production, and situations where cost control is a concern.
Precautions for using dragon fruit powder:
High Temperature: High-temperature processing (such as baking and sterilization) can easily cause color fading or turning brown. It is recommended for low-temperature processed products (such as cold drinks, ice cream, mousse, and cream decorations) or for post-addition.
pH: Excessive acidity or alkalinity may cause color changes.
Protecting from Light and Moisture: Dragon fruit powder is sensitive to light and humidity. After opening, it must be sealed and stored away from light.
The above comparison is for reference only. The specific choice should be made based on a comprehensive consideration of product positioning, formula, processing technology, etc.
Why Choose Our Fruit Powder?
- We use premium red dragon fruit as our raw material, ensuring quality throughout the entire process from planting to harvesting.
- Freeze-dried and spray-dried options are available.
- 100% natural fruit powder, free of flavorings, colorings, and preservatives.
- Each batch of products is tested to ensure consistent quality.
- On-time delivery from sample testing to full container shipment.
- One-stop customized finished product service (powder, capsules, tablets, gummies, etc.)
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Whether you are developing solid beverages, functional meal replacement powders, or other health products, YTBIO is willing to be your reliable partner. We support sample testing and customized packaging. Feel free to contact us anytime to obtain test reports or request free samples.
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