Description
Spray-dried or freeze-dried instant coffee solubles produced from brewed coffee, providing a soluble dry coffee ingredient for instant beverage and processed food applications.
Brown to dark brown free-flowing powder or granules with characteristic coffee aroma. Dissolves rapidly in hot water for instant beverage preparation.
We supply food-grade Pre-Brewed Coffee Solubles from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market grades include spray-dried instant coffee, agglomerated instant coffee for improved solubility, freeze-dried instant coffee for premium positioning, and decaffeinated grades.
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering moisture, caffeine content, solubility, and microbiology.
Introduction
Instant coffee was developed in the late 19th century and reached mass commercial production in the 1930s with Nestle's Nescafe brand. The product remains the dominant coffee format in many global markets, particularly in Asia.
Production begins with brewing concentrated coffee from roasted ground beans, followed by either spray-drying or freeze-drying to remove water and produce the soluble dry coffee. Freeze-dried instant coffee typically delivers a brighter aroma profile at higher cost than spray-dried.
Agglomeration is a post-processing step that combines fine spray-dried particles into larger porous granules, improving solubility, reducing dust during handling, and producing the granular appearance that consumers associate with premium instant coffee.
Beyond beverage applications, instant coffee solubles serve as a critical ingredient in coffee-flavored confectionery, bakery, and dairy applications, where the intense flavor and easy dispersion support consistent product quality.
Where it is used
- Instant coffee retail and foodservice products
- Coffee-flavored confectionery, ice cream, and frozen desserts
- Bakery applications in coffee-flavored cookies, cakes, and tiramisu
- Coffee-flavored beverage and milk drink manufacturing
- Cappuccino and latte mix manufacturing
- Coffee-flavored protein bar and snack inclusions
- 3-in-1 instant coffee mix manufacturing
- Vending machine and instant beverage applications
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Brown to dark brown powder or granules |
| Moisture | ≤ 5.0% |
| Caffeine | 3% to 5% standard, or decaffeinated |
| Solubility | Highly soluble in hot water |
| Bulk density | Per customer specification |
| Mesh size | Per customer specification |
| Total plate count | ≤ 10,000 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25g |
| Processing | Spray-dried, agglomerated, or freeze-dried per customer specification |
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