Procurement decision sheet
Freeze Dried Strawberry Powder
Freeze-dried whole-fruit strawberry powder for beverages, bakery, confectionery, functional foods and supplement formulations. Buyer-ready data includes mesh, drying method, certifications, storage, packaging, MOQ and batch compliance checkpoints.
Marker, source and physical properties are ready to verify against your formula target.
COA, TDS, MSDS, allergen, GMO, solvent and contaminant files can be requested as one package.
Sample, MOQ, lead time and packaging are aligned before bulk commitment.
Decision Matrix
Can this ingredient move into evaluation?
Procurement Overview
Freeze Dried Strawberry Powder is made from whole strawberry fruit using low-temperature freeze-drying. The process is intended to preserve natural color, flavor and heat-sensitive nutrients better than conventional high-heat drying, making the material suitable for premium food, beverage and supplement projects.
Buyer Decision Summary
| Decision Area | Current Data |
|---|---|
| Ingredient type | Whole-fruit freeze-dried strawberry powder |
| Process | Freeze-dried technology |
| Appearance | Dark red fine powder |
| Particle size | 40 mesh-60 mesh; sample COA target 100% pass 80 mesh |
| MOQ | 25 kg |
| Lead time | 7-15 days after order confirmation |
| Certificates | KOSHER, HALAL, HACCP, ISO22000, USDA Organic, EU Organic |
| Shelf life | 24 months under proper storage |
Application Fit
- Beverages and smoothies: natural fruit flavor and color for instant drink, shake and smoothie formulas.
- Bakery and confectionery: supports cakes, cookies, desserts, chocolate, cereal bars and snack inclusions.
- Functional foods and nutraceuticals: useful where brands want fruit polyphenols, natural color and vitamin C positioning.
- Healthy snacks and cereals: suitable for granola, trail mix and nutrition bar development.
- Infant and toddler food projects: evaluate batch documents and local market rules before launch.
Physical and Chemical Checkpoints
| Item | Standard |
|---|---|
| Description | Red fine powder |
| Mesh size | 100% pass 80 mesh on sample COA target |
| Loss on drying | <= 7.0% |
| Gluten | <= 20 mg/kg |
Residue and Contaminant Checkpoints
| Item | Standard |
|---|---|
| Heavy metals | <= 10 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | <= 0.3 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | <= 0.5 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | <= 0.1 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | <= 0.1 ppm |
| Pesticide residue | Meets USP requirements |
Microbiological Checkpoints
| Item | Standard |
|---|---|
| Total plate count | <= 1,000 cfu/g |
| Yeast and mold | <= 100 cfu/g |
| E. coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
Storage and Handling
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C |
| Humidity | Relative humidity below 60% |
| Light protection | Protect from direct sunlight |
| Container type | Food-grade HDPE drums or approved food-contact packaging |
| Shelf life | 24 months from date of manufacture when sealed and stored correctly |
Packaging and Trade Terms
| Format | Container | Net Weight | Gross Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | HDPE drum | 25 kg | 27 kg |
| Bulk | Fiber drum | 50 kg | 53 kg |
| Sample | Aluminum foil bag | 1 kg | 1.2 kg |
Lead time is typically 7-15 days after order confirmation. Air and sea freight are available depending on order size and destination.
Buyer Risk Checklist
- Confirm current-batch COA before label or market registration decisions.
- Run dispersion, color and taste tests in the target drink, bakery or gummy matrix.
- Verify organic, Halal, Kosher and allergen statements against the required destination market.
- Align packaging format, moisture control and shelf-life expectations before bulk purchase.
Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Specification snapshot for technical review
| Parameters | Specification Range / Value | Buyer note |
|---|---|---|
| Identity / Product Name | Freeze Dried Strawberry Powder | Confirm by supplier specification |
| Process / Drying Method | Freeze-dried technology | Confirm by production record |
| Physical / Appearance | Dark red fine powder | Visual check by batch |
| Physical / Particle Size | 40 mesh-60 mesh; sample COA target 100% pass 80 mesh | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Physical / Part Used | Whole fruit | Confirm by raw material traceability |
| Chemical / Loss on Drying | <= 7.0% | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Allergen / Gluten | <= 20 mg/kg | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Contaminants / Heavy Metals | <= 10 ppm | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Contaminants / Lead (Pb) | <= 0.3 ppm | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Contaminants / Arsenic (As) | <= 0.5 ppm | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Contaminants / Mercury (Hg) | <= 0.1 ppm | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Contaminants / Cadmium (Cd) | <= 0.1 ppm | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Residues / Pesticide Residue | Meets USP requirements | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Microbiology / Total Plate Count | <= 1,000 cfu/g | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Microbiology / Yeast and Mold | <= 100 cfu/g | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Microbiology / E. coli | Negative | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Microbiology / Salmonella | Negative | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Storage / Shelf Life | 24 months when stored properly | Confirm by label and batch file |
| Storage / Temperature | Below 25°C | Keep sealed in cool, dry conditions |
| Storage / Humidity | Relative humidity below 60% | Moisture control required after opening |
* Note: These values are typical specifications. Each batch is supplied with a specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) matching these parameters.
Target Product Formulations
Formulation suitability before sampling
Natural fruit flavor and color; run dispersion and sediment tests in the target matrix.
Suitable for cakes, cookies, desserts, chocolate, cereal bars and snack inclusions.
Useful for fruit polyphenol, natural color and vitamin C positioning; confirm label claims by market.
Color and flavor are attractive, but heat, pH and moisture stability should be tested before pilot.
Possible application area; confirm microbiology, contaminants, allergen status and local rules first.
Suitability guidelines based on physical extract characteristics.
Document Compliance Library
Request the files your quality team needs
Quality Assurance & Seed-to-Drum Traceability Flow
Production & Processing Flow
GAP Cultivation
Standardized farming coordinates species identity and sustainable agriculture.
Low-Temp Extraction
State-of-the-art countercurrent extraction preserves marker compounds without toxic solvent residue.
In-House Testing
Batch verification using HPLC, GC-MS and ICP-MS for identity, potency, and contaminants.
Cleanroom Packaging
GMP Class 100,000 cleanroom packaging eliminates micro-contamination prior to shipping.
Buyer Risk Checklist
Points to confirm before sample approval
Use this checklist to reduce back-and-forth between sourcing, R&D, QA and regulatory teams.
Market limits
Confirm heavy metals, pesticides, residual solvents and microbiology against your target market.
Formula behavior
Check solubility, color, taste, pH and heat stability in the intended dosage form.
Label claims
Use organic, Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO, allergen-free or gluten-free claims only with matching batch support.
Commercial fit
Align MOQ, packaging, shelf life, incoterms and lead time before pilot or bulk purchasing.