Papaya Powder
Papain-rich, aids digestion — used in nutraceuticals, cosmetics and beverages.
Technical Data Sheet
| Appearance | Fine, free-flowing powder |
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| Colour | Natural, true to source |
| Taste & Aroma | Characteristic of source, no off-notes |
| Drying method | Heat Pump Dried |
| Particle size | 80–100 mesh (custom available) |
| Moisture | ≤ 5% |
| Shelf life | 18–24 months |
| Storage | Cool, dry place away from direct sunlight |
| Origin | India |
Bulk & Trade
| Packaging | 1 / 5 / 25 kg food-grade bags, drums, or private-label retail packs |
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| Minimum order | Negotiable — sample to full-container loads |
| HS Code | Provided per product on quotation |
| Incoterms | EXW · FOB · CFR · CIF |
| Payment terms | T/T (Bank Transfer) · Letter of Credit (L/C) · Advance |
| Ports of loading | Mundra · Nhava Sheva (JNPT) · Pipavav |
Use Cases & Applications
Functional Beverages & Smoothies
Spray-dried papaya powder dissolves evenly into instant breakfast drinks, juice premixes, smoothies, and flavored teas, delivering a tropical fruit flavor, natural orange-yellow tint, and vitamin C/A enrichment without the shelf-life limits of fresh fruit.
Bakery & Confectionery
It is dosed into muffin, cake, and biscuit batters plus fruit fillings, jams, and candies to add a fruity papaya note and natural color while blending smoothly without altering dough or filling texture.
Dairy & Ice Cream
The powder is blended into yogurt, flavored milk, and ice cream bases to impart papaya flavor, a natural tropical hue, and added fruit nutrition while staying stable and clean-label versus synthetic flavor-color systems.
Nutraceutical Supplements
As a concentrated source of vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, and fruit-derived enzymes, papaya powder is formulated into capsules, tablets, protein blends, and energy bars where its dry, stable form aids accurate dosing and flavor balance.
Meat Tenderizing Blends
Leveraging the proteolytic enzyme papain naturally present in papaya, the powder is incorporated into marinades and dry seasoning rubs to break down muscle proteins and tenderize meat in processed and ready-to-cook applications.
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