Orange Juice Powder

Orange Juice Powder

Product Name: Orange Powder
Source: Orange
Appearance: Loose powder, no lumps, no visible impurities to the naked eye.
Level: Food grade
Brand:Tihealth
Testing method:TLC
Customized processing:OEM/ODM
Solubility: Water solubility 99.9%
Particle size: 100 mesh
Packaging: 1KG per bag;25KG/barrel
Storage method: Store in a dry and cool place, avoid direct sunlight and high temperatures
Shelf life: 24 months
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Bulk Orange Juice Powder | Spray-Dried Citrus Flavor Matrix Wholesale

 
Bulk Spray Dried Orange Juice Powder Wholesale
Premium Clean-Label Beverage Base by Xi'an Tihealth

In the highly competitive functional beverage and gummy supplement sectors, achieving an authentic, zesty citrus profile without relying on synthetic flavorings or azo-dyes is a primary formulation challenge. Xi'an Tihealth provides an industrial-grade, highly soluble Orange Juice Powder (Citrus sinensis), engineered to deliver robust organoleptic authenticity and vital micronutrients to your premium product lines.

Sourced from high-Brix, mature sweet oranges, our freshly extracted juice undergoes a precision low-temperature spray-drying protocol. By utilizing a highly optimized food-grade maltodextrin carrier matrix, we successfully micro-encapsulate the volatile aromatic oils (terpenes) and heat-sensitive Vitamin C, preventing oxidation and hygroscopic clumping. The resulting pale-orange powder offers exceptional cold-water dispersibility, making it the ultimate clean-label foundation for effervescent tablets, sports recovery RTDs, and pediatric nutrition.

1. Formulation Edge: Why Upgrade to Our Spray-Dried Citrus?

For R&D food technologists, formulating with standard fruit powders often leads to severe hygroscopicity (mixer clumping) and faded, artificial flavor profiles. Our specialized processing eliminates these B2B industrial bottlenecks:

  • Aromatic Encapsulation (Authentic Flavor): Citrus profiles are driven by volatile terpenes (like D-limonene) which easily flash off during standard dehydration. Our rapid spray-drying atomization creates a robust micro-shell around these volatile oils, locking in the zesty aroma until rehydrated by the end consumer.
  • 100% Cold-Water Solubility: Engineered with a uniform particle size (D50) and an optimized carrier ratio, our powder completely avoids the "fish-eye" lumping common in generic fruit extracts. It dissolves rapidly and clearly in cold liquids.
  • Clean-Label Coloration: Free from synthetic azo-dyes (e.g., Sunset Yellow). Our powder imparts a visually appealing, pale orange hue derived purely from the fruit's native beta-carotene and bioflavonoids.

2. Certificate of Analysis (Premium Food Grade TDS)

Test Parameter Specification Limit Test Method / Standard
Physicochemical Properties
Appearance Pale yellow to light orange fine powder Visual Inspection
Flavor & Odor Characteristic sweet, zesty orange profile Organoleptic Evaluation
Moisture Content / LOD ≤ 5.0% (Crucial for anti-caking) 105°C Oven Drying
Aqueous Solubility ≥ 98.0% (Clear to slightly opaque) Aqueous Dispersion
Particle Size 100% pass 80 Mesh Sieve Analysis
Safety & Compliance
Heavy Metals (Pb, As, Cd) Strict Pharma/Food Compliance ICP-MS
Total Plate Count ≤ 10,000 CFU/g FDA-BAM
Salmonella / E. Coli Negative / Absent in 25g FDA-BAM

3. Primary Nutritional Functions (R&D Perspective)

Vitamin C & Immune Defense

Oranges are globally recognized as a premier source of natural ascorbic acid. As a vital water-soluble antioxidant, Vitamin C supports the proliferation and function of white blood cells, making this powder a structural staple in seasonal immune-support formulations.

Vitamin C Immune Support

Citrus Bioflavonoids (Hesperidin)

Beyond ascorbic acid, our spray-dried powder retains a complex spectrum of native bioflavonoids. These polyphenols work synergistically to neutralize free radicals, mitigating cellular oxidative stress and supporting endothelial capillary integrity.

Citrus Bioflavonoids Antioxidant

Collagen Synthesis Precursors

Vitamin C acts as an obligate enzymatic cofactor in endogenous collagen synthesis. Formulating nutricosmetics ("beauty-from-within") with orange powder delivers both an excellent masking flavor for marine peptides and the biological catalysts required for dermal elasticity.

Collagen Synthesis Dermal Health

4. Targeted B2B Applications

  • Effervescent Tablets & Solid Beverages: The ideal natural flavor base for Vitamin C fizzy tablets, sports electrolyte powders, and morning energy mixes due to its rapid, sediment-free dissolution.
  • Nutraceutical Gummies: Provides the requisite tangy flavor and natural pale-orange coloration for premium pectin and gelatin-based immune gummies.
  • Functional Bakery & Nutrition Bars: Utilized in protein bar fillings and pastry glazes to deliver a punchy citrus note without introducing disruptive liquid moisture to the dough matrix.
  • Meal Replacements: Effectively masks the astringent or "beany" off-notes of plant-based proteins (pea/soy), dramatically improving the palatability of vegan nutritional shakes.

5. Advanced Spray-Drying Protocol

Our industrial extraction transforms perishable liquid juice into a stable, free-flowing powder suitable for extended warehousing and high-shear dry blending:

  1. Sourcing & Extraction: Mature, high-Brix oranges are cold-pressed. Essential peel oils are recovered and precisely metered back into the juice to maximize aromatic intensity.
  2. Filtration & HTST Pasteurization: The raw juice is ultra-filtered to remove heavy pulp/seeds, then subjected to High-Temperature Short-Time (HTST) pasteurization to guarantee microbiological compliance without degrading the flavor.
  3. Carrier Homogenization: Pure fruit sugars possess a critically low glass transition temperature. The juice concentrate is homogenized with premium food-grade maltodextrin, creating the necessary structural scaffold for drying.
  4. Cryo-Spray Atomization: The matrix is atomized in a specialized drying chamber. Water flashes off within milliseconds, leaving a micro-encapsulated powder that traps the flavor esters and vitamins inside a robust, anti-caking shell.

Orange Juice Spray Drying Process

6. Secure Packaging & Global Logistics

Fruit powders are notoriously hygroscopic. Operating under an ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System, Xi'an Tihealth enforces rigorous high-barrier packaging protocols to ensure your material remains free-flowing globally.

Order Volume Packaging Type Estimated Lead Time
1kg - 24kg (R&D Samples) Vacuum-sealed Opaque Aluminum Foil Bags 3 - 5 Days (Air Express/DHL)
25kg - 500kg (Commercial Bulk) Heavy-Duty Cardboard Drum with Double PE Liners 7 - 10 Days (Air/Sea Freight)

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7. Formulation & Technical FAQ

Orange Juice Powder QA

Why does Orange Juice Powder require a carrier like maltodextrin?

Fruit juices naturally consist of high-fructose sugars and organic acids, which exhibit extremely low glass transition temperatures. If spray-dried without a carrier, the pure juice would instantly melt into a sticky, unmanageable syrup inside the drying chamber. Food-grade maltodextrin acts as a clean, flavorless structural scaffold, enabling the juice to form a stable, free-flowing powder.

How should I store this powder to prevent caking in my facility?

Due to the native fruit sugars, this product is highly hygroscopic. It must be stored in a cool, dry environment (ideally ≤ 20°C and < 50% relative humidity). Once a bulk drum is opened on the manufacturing floor, the inner PE liners must be resealed tightly immediately after dispensing to prevent ambient moisture absorption.

Can this powder replace synthetic Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) entirely?

While our powder delivers naturally occurring Vitamin C alongside beneficial bioflavonoids, its concentration is not as dense as a pure synthetic API. Formulators designing high-dose Vitamin C products typically utilize our orange powder as a premium flavor and bio-enhancer base, fortifying it with synthetic ascorbic acid to hit exact, high-milligram label claims.

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