Pumpkin Powder

Description

1. Product Overview

Pumpkin Powder is a premium dehydrated vegetable ingredient produced from carefully selected pumpkins that are washed, processed, and finely milled to preserve their natural nutrients, color, and flavor. It is widely used across the food processing, nutraceutical, bakery, beverage, and functional food industries as a natural source of dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids. Its long shelf life, ease of handling, and excellent formulation versatility make it an ideal ingredient for large-scale manufacturing. As global demand for clean-label, plant-based, and nutrient-rich ingredients continues to rise, Pumpkin Powder represents a strategic raw material for innovative food and health product development.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Composition: 100% Dehydrated Pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.)
• Grade: Food Grade
• Purity: 100% Natural, No Artificial Additives
• Appearance: Fine, free-flowing powder
• Color: Bright Yellow to Orange
• Odor: Characteristic fresh pumpkin aroma
• Taste: Mild, naturally sweet pumpkin flavor
• Particle Size: Typically 80–120 Mesh (customizable)
• Moisture Content: ≤8%
• Bulk Density: Approximately 0.35–0.60 g/cm³
• Solubility: Partial dispersion depending on formulation
• Packaging Options: 10 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg food-grade kraft paper bags with PE liner or fiber drums
• Shelf Life: 24 months when stored in a cool, dry, sealed environment

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Food processing for soups, sauces, instant meals, and seasoning blends
• Bakery manufacturing for breads, cakes, muffins, cookies, and pastries
• Beverage production including smoothie mixes, nutrition drinks, and vegetable beverage formulations
• Nutraceutical and dietary supplement manufacturing
• Infant and baby food formulations
• Functional food and health snack production
• Pet food and animal nutrition products
• Plant-based food manufacturing requiring natural vegetable ingredients and color enhancement

Commercial Benefits:

• Provides natural color, flavor, and nutritional enhancement without artificial additives
• Longer shelf life compared to fresh pumpkin, minimizing storage and transportation costs
• Consistent quality for standardized industrial production
• Easy integration into dry blends and automated processing systems
• Supports clean-label, vegan, and health-focused product formulations

4. Competitive Advantages

• Manufactured from carefully selected premium-quality pumpkins for consistent product performance
• Reliable year-round supply supported by industrial-scale production capabilities
• Available in bulk export packaging suitable for global food manufacturers and distributors
• Competitive pricing for high-volume industrial procurement
• Sustainable processing through reduced food waste and extended product shelf life
• Comprehensive technical documentation including Certificate of Analysis (COA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), microbiological reports, and quality certificates available upon request
• Flexible packaging and customized particle sizes to meet specific manufacturing requirements
• Excellent supply chain support with efficient international logistics and export documentation

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): Bulk 20 MT
• Loading Capacity: Approximately 20–22 MT per 20-ft container (depending on packaging configuration and destination regulations)