Description
Carrot (Daucus carota) processed into a fine powder by spray-drying of carrot juice or air-drying of whole carrot slices, providing concentrated color, flavor, and beta-carotene in shelf-stable form.
Bright orange free-flowing powder with characteristic sweet-vegetable aroma. The intense color comes from beta-carotene, which is also the precursor to vitamin A in human nutrition.
We supply food-grade Carrot Powder from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market grades include spray-dried carrot juice powder (color and flavor forward), air-dried whole-carrot powder (higher fiber), and organic-certified grades.
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering moisture, beta-carotene content, sugar content, and microbiology.
Introduction
Carrot is among the most cultivated root vegetables globally, with substantial production in China, Russia, the United States, and across the European Union.
The orange color of modern carrots is a relatively recent development, with Dutch growers in the 17th century selecting for orange varieties from earlier purple and yellow types. The selection was based on the carotenoid pigments now valued for color, flavor, and provitamin A activity.
Beta-carotene is the dominant carotenoid in orange carrots and is converted in the body to retinol. The fat-soluble pigment is best absorbed in the presence of dietary fat, which is why carrot is traditionally cooked with oil or butter in many culinary traditions.
Carrot powder serves both as a natural colorant for orange and yellow applications and as a functional ingredient providing vitamin A precursor and modest dietary fiber in finished products.
Where it is used
- Natural orange color in baked goods, snacks, and dairy products
- Soup and sauce mix manufacturing
- Baby food and toddler nutrition formulations
- Pasta and noodle coloring for premium formats
- Beverage powder mixes and smoothie blends
- Bakery applications in carrot cake and quick breads
- Pet food and treat ingredients
- Functional food formulations targeting vitamin A claims
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Bright orange free-flowing powder |
| Moisture | ≤ 6.0% |
| Beta-carotene | ≥ 20 mg/100g |
| Total sugars | ≥ 30.0% |
| Mesh size | 60 to 100 mesh |
| Total plate count | ≤ 30,000 cfu/g |
| Yeast and mold | ≤ 1,000 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25g |
| Grade | Juice powder or whole-vegetable per customer specification |
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