Freeze Dried Organic Red Dragon Fruit Powder Bulk Pink Pitaya Powder
Product Description
- Pure Red Pitaya.
- Suitable for sprinkling into food dry or to have rehydrated.
- Made from 100% Red Pitaya.
Freeze Dried Pitaya Powder is a powder made from pitaya after freeze drying. Pitaya is a nutritious tropical fruit that is widely popular for its unique appearance and rich nutrients.
Dragon fruit powder is made from natural red dragon fruit with vacuum freeze drying technology. The process includes freezing the fresh fruit under low temperature in vacuum environment, lowering pressure, removing the ice in frozen fruit by sublimation, crushing the freeze dried fruit into powder and sieving the powder through 60 mesh.
Freeze drying is a process of rapidly freezing fresh dragon fruit at low temperatures and then removing moisture in a vacuum environment. This method can effectively preserve the nutrients, color and flavor of the fruit while extending its shelf life. Compared with traditional drying methods, freeze drying can better preserve the biologically active components of the fruit.
Nutrients
- Rich in Antioxidants: Pitaya is packed with antioxidants, such as vitamin C and betalains, which help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body. Antioxidants play a crucial role in protecting our cells from damage and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
- High in Fiber: Freeze-dried pitaya powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber, which is essential for digestive health. Fiber aids in regular bowel movements, helps maintain a healthy weight, and can lower cholesterol levels.
- Low in Calories: For those looking to manage their weight, freeze-dried pitaya powder is a low-calorie option that can add flavor and nutrition to meals without excessive calories.
- Vitamins and Minerals: This superfood is a good source of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B, calcium, iron, and magnesium, all of which are vital for various bodily functions.
- Supports Immune Health: The high vitamin C content in pitaya powder can help boost the immune system, making it easier for the body to fend off illnesses.
Benefits
- Enhance immunity: Rich in vitamin C and antioxidant ingredients help improve body resistance.
- Promote digestion: Dietary fiber helps improve intestinal health and prevent constipation.
- Weight Loss Aid: Low in calories and high in fiber, it is an ideal choice as part of a weight loss diet.
- Beauty and Skin Care: Antioxidant ingredients help fight aging and improve skin quality.
Application
How to Incorporate Freeze-Dried Pitaya Powder into Your Diet
The versatility of freeze-dried pitaya powder makes it easy to add to your daily routine. Here are some ideas:
- Smoothies: Blend it into your favorite smoothie for a vibrant color and a nutrient boost.
- Baking: Use it in pancakes, muffins, or energy bars for added flavor and nutrition.
- Yogurt or Oatmeal: Stir it into yogurt or oatmeal for a delicious and healthy breakfast.
- Natural Food Coloring: Use it as a natural food coloring in desserts and frostings.
- spray dry：Used in instant solid beverages, sauces, fillings, ice cream, biscuits, cakes, milk powder, fortified foods for infants and young children, candy, pudding, cooking, etc.
- freeze-dried：Used in Infant food supplements, baking, milk tea, pastries and other foods.
Basic Analysis
| Analysis | Description | |
| Appearance | Purple-red powder. | |
| Size of Pieces | 60mesh | |
| Taste | Sweet, Sour and Fruity | |
| Moisture | 5 – 8 % | |
| pH | NMT 5 | |
| Total ash content | NMT 5% | |
| Cadmium | 1 ppm | |
| Lead | 2 ppm | |
| Mercury | 1ppm | |
| Arsenic | 1 ppm | |
Microbial Analysis
| Total Plate Count | < 10,000 cfu/g | AOAC 990.12 |
| Total Yeast & Mold | < 300 cfu/g | AOAC 997.02 |
| E. Coli | < 10 cfu/g | AOAC 991.14 |
| Coliforms | < 10 cfu/g | AOAC 991.14 |
| Salmonella | Negative | ELFA-AOAC |
Nutritional Information
| Typical Values | Per 100g |
| Energy | 444 calories |
| Protein | 11.1% |
| Carbohydrates | 89% |
| _of which sugars | 56g |
| Fat | 5.6g |
| _of which saturates | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 22.2g |
| Sodium | 0mg |
Vegetarian, Vegan. Packed in a factory that also handles nuts, soya, sesame, eggs, milk, mustard, celery, wheat and gluten.
Shelf life
Temperature, 15°C to 25°C.Keep closed in a dry warehouse, free from infestation and not exposed to direct sunlight. Do not store adjacent to material that gives off strong odours.
Gmo statement
We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product was not produced from or with GMO plant material.
By products & impurities statement
- We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain and was not manufactured with any of the following substances:
- Parabens
- Phthalates
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
- Solvents and Residual Solvents
Gluten free statement
We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is gluten-free and was not manufactured with any ingredients containing gluten.
(Bse)/ (Tse) Statement
We hereby confirm that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is free of BSE/TSE.
Cruelty-free statement
We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product has not been tested on animals.
Kosher statement
We hereby confirm that this product has been certified to Kosher standards.
Vegan Statement
We hereby confirm that this product has been certified to Vegan standards.
Food Allergen Information
| Component | Present in the product |
| Peanuts (and/or derivatives,) e.g., protein oil | No |
| Tree Nuts (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Seeds (Mustard, Sesame) (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Wheat, Barley, Rye, Oats, Spelt, Kamut or their hybrids | No |
| Gluten | No |
| Soybeans (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Dairy (including lactose) or Eggs | No |
| Fish or their products | No |
| Shellfish or their products | No |
| Celery (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Lupin (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Sulphites (and derivatives) (added or > 10 ppm) | No |
