Premium Freeze-dried/Spray-dried Blueberry Powder Factory
Premium Blueberry Fruit Powder Supplier: Freeze-dried/Spray-dried
YTBIO's blueberry fruit powder is available in two core specifications: freeze-dried powder and spray-dried powder, to meet your needs for different applications. Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) are known as the king of berries, rich in natural anthocyanins. Every 100 grams of fresh blueberries contains approximately 100-500 mg of anthocyanins, which are fundamental to the physiological functions of blueberries. Our fruit powder products use high-quality blueberries as raw materials and are manufactured through standardized processes, preserving the natural color, flavor, and active ingredients of blueberries.
COA ON spray-dried powder：
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ITEM |
STANDARD |
TEST RESULT |
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Physical & Chemical |
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Appearance |
Purple-red fine powder |
Purple-red fine powder |
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Taste & Odor |
Characteristic |
Characteristic |
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Particle Size |
98% pass 80mesh |
Complies |
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Loss on Drying |
≤5.0% |
2.56% |
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Ash |
≤5.0% |
1.20% |
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Heavy Metal |
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Pb |
≤1.0ppm |
Complies |
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As |
≤1.0ppm |
Complies |
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Cd |
≤1.0ppm |
Complies |
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Microbiological Test |
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Total plate count |
≤1,000cfu/g |
＜100cfu/g |
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Mold and Yeast |
≤100cfu/g |
＜40cfu/g |
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Coliform |
Negative |
Negative |
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E.Coli |
Negative |
Negative |
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Salmonella |
Negative |
Negative |
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Conclusion |
Conform with specification, Allergen Free, BSE/TSE Free. |
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Storage |
Store in cool and dry places. Keep away from strong light and heat |
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Packing |
By 25kgs/Drum, inner by double plastic bag |
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Shelf Life |
24 months under the above condition,and in it’s original package |
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COA ON freeze-dried powder：
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ITEM |
STANDARD |
TEST RESULT |
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Physical & Chemical |
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Appearance |
Dark Purple-red powder |
Purple-red fine powder |
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Taste & Odor |
Strong Natural Blueberry Flavor, Characteristic |
Strong Natural Blueberry Flavor, Characteristic |
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Particle Size |
40 - 60mesh |
Complies |
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Loss on Drying |
≤5.0% |
2.73% |
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Ash |
100% natural, without additive |
Complies |
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Heavy Metal |
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Pb |
≤1.0ppm |
Complies |
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As |
≤1.0ppm |
Complies |
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Cd |
≤1.0ppm |
Complies |
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Microbiological Test |
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Total plate count |
≤10,000cfu/g |
1200cfu/g |
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Mold and Yeast |
≤500cfu/g |
50cfu/g |
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Coliform |
≤30MPN/g |
20MPN/g |
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E.Coli |
Negative/25g |
Negative/25g |
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Salmonella |
Negative/25g |
Negative/25g |
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Conclusion |
Conform with specification, Allergen Free, BSE/TSE Free. |
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Storage |
Store in cool and dry places. Keep away from strong light and heat |
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Packing |
By 25kgs/Drum, inner by double plastic bag |
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Shelf Life |
24 months under the above condition,and in it’s original package |
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Product Health Benefits
1. Eye Health
The anthocyanins in blueberry powder have a positive effect on eye health. A controlled study showed that daily intake of blueberry chewable tablets equivalent to 75 grams of fresh blueberries for eight consecutive weeks had a positive impact on tear secretion, tear film stability, and intraocular pressure. Blueberry anthocyanins can help relieve eye fatigue and maintain visual function by scavenging free radicals and improving ocular microcirculation.
2. Antioxidant Function
Anthocyanins have an antioxidant capacity approximately 50 times that of vitamin E. They effectively scavenge free radicals and hydroxyl radicals, reducing oxidative stress damage to cells and slowing down the cellular aging process.
3. Supporting Cardiovascular Health
Multiple studies have confirmed that blueberry supplementation has a positive impact on cardiovascular health. Blueberry supplementation can significantly reduce total cholesterol levels (average reduction of 0.22 mmol/L) and LDL cholesterol (average reduction of 0.24 mmol/L), while diastolic blood pressure decreases by an average of 2.01 mmHg.
4. Immune Regulation
A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study published in Nutrients showed that from 5 to 12 months of age, infants given a small amount of freeze-dried blueberry powder daily (≤10 g) had a higher resolution rate of respiratory-related allergy symptoms at 1 year of age compared to the isocaloric placebo group (14% vs. 0%). Simultaneously, serum pro-inflammatory factor IL-13 was significantly reduced, while anti-inflammatory factor IL-10 showed an increasing trend. Therefore, it can be concluded that the polyphenols (especially anthocyanins) in freeze-dried blueberry powder can regulate the gut microbiota and immune cytokines, reducing the risk of allergies.
5. Gut and Digestive Health
Blueberry powder is rich in dietary fiber and organic acids, which can stimulate gastric juice secretion, promote food digestion, and help maintain the balance of gut microbiota. The polyphenols are metabolized by gut microbiota, producing beneficial secondary metabolites that help improve the gut microenvironment.
Product Application Guidelines
1. Health and Dietary Supplements
Eye Care Products: It is recommended to combine it with ingredients such as lutein, zeaxanthin, and vitamin A to protect visual function.
Anti-aging Products: Utilizing the strong antioxidant capacity of anthocyanins, it can be used synergistically with grape seed extract, astaxanthin, and vitamin C.
Cardiovascular Health Products: Blueberry powder can be combined with other lipid-lowering ingredients to help maintain healthy blood lipid levels.
Immune Regulation Products: Blueberry powder can be developed into products suitable for children, the elderly, and other populations.
Recommendations: Spray-dried powder is more suitable for capsules, tablets, and powder products; freeze-dried powder is more suitable for granules and ready-to-eat products.
2. Functional Foods and Beverages
Solid Beverages: Spray-dried powder has good solubility, making it an ideal choice for developing blueberry-flavored solid beverages.
Yogurt and Fermented Milk: Blueberry powder is suitable as an additive in yogurt, providing natural taste, color, and nutrition.
Baked Goods: Freeze-dried powder is suitable for bread, biscuits, cakes, etc., with good heat resistance, partially retaining its original shape and color; spray-dried powder can be used for coloring and flavoring batters.
Energy Bars and Nutrition Bars: Freeze-dried powder enhances texture, while spray-dried powder facilitates even mixing with other powders.
Recommendation: Anthocyanins in blueberry powder have optimal stability within a pH range of 3.0-4.5.
3. Cosmetics (Auxiliary Role)
Skincare Products: Added to serums, creams, and masks.
Formulation Recommendation: It is recommended to add during the cooling stage of the formulation.
Freeze-dried powder vs. spray-dried powder: How to choose?
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Freeze-dried powder |
Spray-dried powder |
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Physical form |
Maintains a loose, porous granular texture, with a color close to fresh fruit. |
Fine, uniform powder, purple to purplish-red in color. |
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Nutritional value |
Retains heat-sensitive components (anthocyanins, vitamin C, polyphenols, etc.) with high activity retention. |
Retains most nutrients, but is slightly more affected by heat-sensitive components than freeze-drying. |
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Solubility |
Granular texture, relatively slow dissolution. |
Powder form offers better dispersibility and solubility. |
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Applications |
Suitable for ready-to-eat snacks, baking ingredients, yogurt and cereal additives, and products requiring the preservation of fruit particle shape. |
Suitable for solid beverages, health supplement capsules/tablets, functional food ingredients, and products requiring rapid dissolution. |
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Cost |
Complex process, relatively high cost. |
High production efficiency and relatively economical cost. |
Why Choose Our Fruit Powder?
Dual Specifications for Flexible Needs
We offer both freeze-dried and spray-dried powders, allowing you to choose based on your product positioning, dosage form requirements, and cost budget.
Stable Quality
Our raw materials are selected from premium blueberries, ensuring quality control from the source and meeting the requirements of various industries including food, health supplements, and cosmetics.
Application Support
We are familiar with the processing characteristics and formulation key points of blueberry powder in different application scenarios, providing you with full-process support from raw material selection to formulation development. We also offer one-stop customized health supplement services, supporting various dosage forms such as powders, granules, gummies, tablets, and capsules.
Stable Supply Chain
Relying on a mature production system, we ensure timely and high-quality product delivery, supporting everything from sample testing to large-scale procurement.
If you are interested in YTBIO's blueberry powder or other ingredients, please feel free to contact us.
Email：sales@sxytbio.com
WhatsApp/phone：+86 17782577059
References:
[1] https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04348110
[2] Sesso HD, Rautiainen S, Park SJ, Kim E, Lee IM, Glynn RJ, Buring JE, Christen WG. Intake of Blueberries, Anthocyanins, and Risk of Eye Disease in Women. J Nutr. 2024 Apr;154(4):1404-1413.
[3] Marina Fernandes Carvalho, Ana Beatriz Araújo Lucca, Vítor Rodrigues Ribeiro e Silva, Leandro Roberto de Macedo, Maísa Silva. (2021). Blueberry intervention improves metabolic syndrome risk factors: systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrition Research, 91, 67–80.
