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What is powder processing?
Powder processing refers to the technology of processing foods such as vegetables, fruits, grains, and herbs into powder form. Generally, it is a process of grinding and finely powdering dried raw material, making use in soups, confectionery, supplements, and the like possible.
In the food and agriculture industry, it aims to improve storability, convenience, and processing suitability, and is prized in the fields of OEM manufacturing and functional foods as well. In particular, powdering materials with added value such as "Gluten-Free」「Organic" is growing in demand, including overseas markets.
Characteristics and background of powder processing
The technology of powder processing began long ago with powdering dried herbs and spices, and today its application to a variety of materials is advancing through the sophistication of processing methods such asSpray dryingandfreeze drying.
The points to note about
food loss reduction：are as follows:Drawing attention as a way to make use of off-spec vegetablesSDGs, its adoption is advancing in the context of
.Higher added value
: Product development that makes the most of vegetables' and fruits' color, aroma, and nutrition as they are is possible.：Regulatory aspectsPowder processing at a certified factory such as Organic JAS
or FSSC 22000 is highly rated in terms of quality assurance as well.
In this way, from both the sustainability and market-needs sides, it is a field expected to keep expanding.
Example of powder processing use at Agriture
At Agriture, we carry out powder processing using dried vegetables such as Kyoto vegetables as raw material and provide materials to corporations. For example, there are applications such as the following:Application to sweets and pet food as a
naturally derived colorantProvision of powder materials with high solubility into
beverages and soupsCustom support for
OEM products
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FAQ
The strength of the powder processing Agriture provides is the ability to redesign dried vegetables into an easy-to-use form without destroying their flavor and aroma.
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Q1. What is the difference between powder processing and freeze drying?
The difference between dried vegetables and freeze-dried here
About freeze drying
Q2. Is the nutrition of powdered vegetables not lost?
A. It depends on the processing method, but powder that has undergone low-temperature drying or freeze drying can retain nutrients and flavor relatively well. However, some vitamins (such as vitamin C) are sensitive to heat and light, so selecting the processing method is required.
