Freeze-Dried Papaya Powder
Freeze-Dried Papaya Powder is made from fresh, ripe papayas that are carefully freeze-dried to retain their natural sweetness, vibrant orange color, aroma, and nutritional value. The process preserves vitamins, antioxidants, and flavor while removing moisture, resulting in a fine, free-flowing powder. It is 100% natural, without added sugar, preservatives, or artificial colors, and is ideal for smoothies, beverages, desserts, bakery products, sauces, and nutraceutical formulations.
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Manufacturing Process:
Raw Material Selection: Select ripe, firm, and sweet papayas with uniform color and aroma. Avoid overripe, damaged, or diseased fruits. Washing & Cleaning: Wash papayas thoroughly with clean potable water. Sanitize using 50–100 ppm chlorinated water to reduce microbial load. Peeling & Deseeding: Peel off the outer skin. Cut papaya and remove seeds completely. Cutting / Slicing: Cut the papaya pulp into uniform slices or cubes (1–2 cm thick) for consistent freezing and drying. Pretreatment (Optional): To preserve color and prevent enzymatic browning: Dip slices in ascorbic acid (0.1–0.3%) or citric acid solution (0.2–0.5%) for a few minutes. Drain excess solution before freezing. Freezing: Rapidly freeze papaya pieces at –35°C to –40°C. Quick freezing forms small ice crystals, maintaining cell structure, flavor, and nutrients. Freeze Drying: Place frozen papaya slices in a freeze-dryer. Primary Drying (Sublimation): Shelf temp: –40°C to –50°C, gradually increased to 0°C. Ice sublimates directly under vacuum, removing most of the water. Secondary Drying (Desorption): Shelf temp: 20–40°C under vacuum. Removes bound moisture. Final moisture content: 2–4%. Milling / Grinding: Freeze-dried papaya slices are ground into fine powder using a hammer mill or pulverizer. Sieved to uniform mesh size (80–100 mesh). Blending & Standardization (Optional): To improve flowability or reduce stickiness, carriers such as maltodextrin or permitted starches may be added.Blended to maintain consistent flavor, color, and solubility.
Specifications:
Appearance: Free-flowing, fine powder
Color: Light orange to deep orange (natural variation possible)
Flavor & Aroma: Characteristic sweet papaya flavor and aroma, free from off-notes
Moisture Content: ≤ 5%
Bulk Density: 0.3 – 0.6 g/ml
pH (10% solution): 4.0 – 5.5
Solubility: ≥ 95% in water
Particle Size: 80–120 mesh (customizable)
Total Soluble Solids (TSS): ≥ 90%
More Info:
Pkg Size: 2kgs & 5 kgs
Shelf Life: 12 months (in sealed, moisture-proof packaging)
Packaging Material: Zipper Pouch (Food Grade)
GS1 Barcode: 890 XXXX XXXXXX X (2Kg)| 890 XXXX XXXXXX X (5Kg)
HSN Code: 08134030
Application & Uses:
Beverages – Smoothies, fruit juices, milkshakes, instant drink mixes, flavored water.
Bakery & Confectionery – Cakes, muffins, cookies, pastries, candies, fillings, and chocolates.
Dairy & Frozen Desserts – Ice creams, yogurts, puddings, kulfis, custards.
Breakfast & Snacks – Granola, cereals, protein/energy bars, trail mixes.
Culinary Uses – Chutneys, sauces, marinades, dressings, seasoning blends.
Nutraceuticals – Digestive health powders, supplements, protein shakes, meal replacements.
Baby & Kids’ Foods – Gentle fruit sweetness, easy-to-digest formulations.
Ready-to-Eat Foods – Instant mixes, dehydrated meals, flavored snacks.