Freeze-Dried Pineapple Powder
Freeze-Dried Pineapple Powder is made from fresh, juicy pineapples that are carefully freeze-dried to preserve their tropical sweetness, tangy flavor, bright yellow color, and nutrient profile. The gentle process locks in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants while removing only moisture, resulting in a fine, free-flowing powder. It is 100% natural, with no added sugar, preservatives, or artificial colors, making it ideal for smoothies, beverages, desserts, bakery items, sauces, confectionery, and nutraceutical formulations.
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Manufacturing Process:
Raw Material Selection: Select ripe, sweet, and firm pineapples with good flavor and aroma. Avoid overripe, bruised, or fermented fruits.
Washing & Cleaning: Wash pineapples thoroughly with clean potable water. Sanitize with chlorinated water (50–100 ppm) to reduce microbial load. Peeling & Cutting: Peel off the rough skin and remove the eyes. Remove the core (if required). Cut the flesh into small cubes or slices (1–2 cm thick) for uniform freezing and drying. Pretreatment (Optional): To preserve bright yellow color and prevent oxidation: Dip slices in ascorbic acid (0.1–0.3%) or Citric acid (0.2–0.5%) solution for 2–3 minutes. Drain excess solution. Freezing: Rapidly freeze the pineapple pieces at –35°C to –40°C. Quick freezing ensures smaller ice crystals, protecting cell structure, flavor, and nutrients. Freeze Drying: Place frozen pineapple in the freeze-dryer. Primary Drying (Sublimation): Shelf temp: –40°C to –50°C, gradually increased to °C. High vacuum sublimates ice directly into vapor, removing most water. Secondary Drying (Desorption): Shelf temp: 20–40°C under vacuum. Removes bound moisture. Final moisture content: 2–4%. Milling / Grinding: Freeze-dried pineapple pieces are ground into fine powder using a hammer mill or pulverizer. Sieved to uniform particle size (80–100 mesh). Blending & Standardization (Optional): For better flowability and reduced stickiness, carriers such as maltodextrin or permitted starches may be blended. Standardized to maintain uniform flavor, solubility, and texture.
Specifications:
Appearance: Free-flowing, fine powder,
Color: Light yellow to golden yellow (natural variation possible)
Flavor & Aroma: Characteristic sweet-tangy pineapple taste & aroma, no off-odor
Moisture Content: ≤ 5%
Bulk Density: 0.3 – 0.6 g/ml
pH (10% solution): 3.5 – 4.5
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: 08134020
Application & Uses:
Beverages - Smoothies, cocktails, mocktails, flavored water, instant drink mixes, energy drinks.
Bakery & Confectionery - Cakes, cookies, muffins, pastries, candies, fillings, and chocolates.
Dairy & Frozen Desserts - Ice creams, yogurts, kulfis, puddings, custards, cheesecakes.
Breakfast & Snacks - Granola, cereals, protein bars, trail mixes.
Culinary Uses - Sauces, glazes, marinades, chutneys, salad dressings, seasoning blends.
Nutraceuticals - Health powders, meal replacements, vitamin-enriched mixes.
Baby Food - Natural fruit sweetness, easy-to-digest tropical flavor.
Ready-to-Eat Foods - Instant mixes, flavored rice, or dehydrated meals.