Description
Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo and related species) processed into a fine powder by spray-drying or air-drying, used as a flavor, color, and nutritional ingredient in bakery, soup, and beverage applications.
Light orange to deep golden free-flowing powder with characteristic sweet-vegetable aroma reminiscent of cooked pumpkin. Provides natural carotenoid color and modest sweetness.
We supply food-grade Pumpkin Powder from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market grades include spray-dried pumpkin puree powder, air-dried whole-pumpkin powder, organic-certified grades, and specialty Kabocha and butternut variety powders for premium applications.
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering moisture, beta-carotene content, fiber, and microbiology.
Introduction
Pumpkin is a culturally significant ingredient in North American cuisine, particularly around autumn and winter holidays. The pumpkin-spice flavor category has grown into a substantial year-round segment in beverages, bakery, and confectionery.
Pumpkin powder concentrates the carotenoids, fiber, and modest sweetness of fresh pumpkin into a shelf-stable dry ingredient, simplifying use in dry mixes and processed foods.
The beta-carotene content of pumpkin is high, comparable to carrot, and supports both color and provitamin A claims in finished products. Kabocha and butternut varieties tend to deliver higher carotenoid levels than standard field pumpkin.
Pumpkin powder also functions as a partial flour replacement in gluten-free bakery applications, providing color, moisture, and structural support while contributing recognizable pumpkin flavor and natural sweetness.
Where it is used
- Pumpkin pie filling mixes and bakery applications
- Soup and sauce mix manufacturing
- Baby food and toddler nutrition formulations
- Seasonal pumpkin-spice beverage and dessert mixes
- Bread and quick bread formulations
- Pet food and treat ingredients
- Smoothie and meal-replacement powder blends
- Pasta and noodle applications for color and nutrition
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light orange to deep golden free-flowing powder |
| Moisture | ≤ 6.0% |
| Beta-carotene | ≥ 10 mg/100g |
| Total sugars | ≥ 25.0% |
| Crude fiber | ≤ 10.0% |
| Mesh size | 60 to 100 mesh |
| Total plate count | ≤ 30,000 cfu/g |
| Yeast and mold | ≤ 1,000 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25g |
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