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Price Comparison: Fresh Carrot vs. Carrot Powder per kg

What is in the Carrot Powder Pack?

The carrot powder pack contains 5 single-use sachets of approximately 10 g each. The 5 sachets of carrot powder are sold in a single package.

Information:

During the production of dried carrots, maltodextrin (derived from starch) is added to prevent the loss of beta-carotene during the drying process. This reduces the loss of beneficial compounds that would otherwise disappear during drying.

What is Dried Carrot Powder?

• We can answer the question of what carrot powder is as follows:
  It is a product with concentrated nutritional values and a long shelf life, obtained by drying fresh carrots. The water in fresh carrots is evaporated, leaving the essence of the product. The resulting concentrated product, which has reduced water activity and bacterial growth potential, is called dried carrot. After production, the dried carrot is ground using special systems to become carrot powder.

• What changes when fresh carrots are dried? Let's look at the ratios…

  1. Before the drying process, fresh carrots contain approximately 88% water.
  2. This water content is an environment suitable for rapid bacterial growth and is a moisture level at which the product cannot last for a long time.
  3. As a result of drying, the water in the fresh carrot is removed, and the carrot essence remains.
  4. With the removal of water from the product, approximately 8-10 kg of fresh carrots yield 1 kg of carrot powder.

  5. The drying process concentrates carbohydrates and protein in dried carrot, increasing its nutritional value. Note:
     During the production of dried carrot, maltodextrin (derived from starch) is added during the drying process to prevent the loss of beta-carotene. This reduces the loss of beneficial compounds that would otherwise disappear during drying.

Dried Carrot Varieties

1. Dried Carrot Powder0-1 mm
2. Dried Carrot Granules1-3 mm
3. Dried Carrot Cuts3-5 mm
4. Dried Carrot Large Pieces5-10 mm

Usage Benefits

• Using 8-10 kg of fresh carrots, approximately 1 kg of carrot powder is obtained, which can fit into a small jar.

• Due to volume reduction, the space required for storage is significantly decreased. The required volume is reduced to about 1/10th compared to fresh carrots.

• Due to the reduction in volume and weight, it has become an easy-to-transport product. A 20-ton truckload of fresh carrots can fit into a 2-pallet area once dried.

• It does not require cold storage conditions. Keeping it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight is sufficient for carrot powder storage.

• The growth rate of bacteria is proportional to the water content in dried carrot. During the drying process, the water content of fresh carrots drops from 90% to 10%, lowering water activity and limiting bacterial growth. The shelf life of the product is significantly extended compared to fresh carrots.

• Historically, the development of dried products has often occurred during periods of famine and war. Vegetable and fruit powders are strategic products for food security due to their long shelf life and ease of transport for sustainable food production.

• As Kurucum Food, we continue to develop technologies related to dried carrot production in partnership with our sister company, Eksis Industrial Drying Systems, a manufacturer of drying technologies. Our projects related to dried carrot:

• Carrot juice powder production

• Carrot fiber production from carrot pulp

• Production of carrot pulp by drying with the shock drying method with minimum loss of vitamins and beta-carotene.

Comparison Table of Fresh Carrot and Dried Carrot

Where Can We Buy Dried Carrot Powder?

For wholesale and bulk orders, contact us for samples, packaging options and prices.

Tell us your quantity and destination, and we will advise on packaging, availability and delivery.

Where Is Carrot Powder Used?

What Is It Used For in Industrial Production?

1. Ready-to-Eat Food Manufacturers

• Instant Soups and Mixes:
  Carrot powder is frequently used in instant soup and meal mixes.
  • What It Does: It enriches both the appearance and flavor of meals with its natural sweetness and bright orange color.
  • Usage Benefit: It offers an additive-free option as a natural coloring and flavoring agent.

2. Baby Food Manufacturers

• Vegetable-Based Baby Food:
  It is preferred as a functional ingredient in baby food production.
  • What It Does: Its high fiber and beta-carotene content helps provide the vitamins babies need.
  • Usage Benefit: It is easy to digest and has a longer shelf life compared to fresh carrots.

3. Bakery and Pastry

• Cakes and Breads:
  It is used in sweet cakes, cookies, and vegetable bread recipes.
  • What It Does: Its mild sweet flavor and color enrich these products both visually and in terms of taste.
  • Usage Benefit: It eliminates the need to use fresh carrots and provides practicality.

4. Beverage Manufacturers

• Vegetable Juices and Smoothies:
  It is used as an important ingredient in powdered vegetable mixes and functional beverages.
  • Function: Offers a natural sweetener and nutritious ingredient.
  • Benefit: Its mild sweetness and vitamin content make it easy to create functional beverages.

5. Pasta and Noodle Manufacturers

• Colored Pasta and Noodles:
  Preferred as a common ingredient in pasta and noodle production to add natural color and flavor.
  • Function: Its vibrant orange color and mild sweet aroma enhance visual appeal and taste.
  • Benefit: A natural alternative to synthetic colorants.

6. Snacks

• Vegetable Chips and Crackers:
  Used as a flavor and color enhancer in the production of vegetable-based snacks.
  • Function: Increases nutritional value with its rich beta-carotene content.
  • Benefit: Creates functional and delicious snack options.

7. Animal Feed Manufacturers

• Natural Feed Additive:
  Added to animal feed to provide vitamin and mineral supplementation.
  • Function: Supports animal health with its fiber and nutrient content.
  • Benefit: Offers a natural and additive-free feed alternative.

Home Use and Applications

8. Home Cooking

• Soup and Stew Recipes:
  Carrot powder adds flavor and color to homemade soups and stews.
  • Function: Can be used instead of fresh carrots and gives dishes a natural taste.
  • Benefit: A practical alternative with easy storage and a long shelf life.

9. Baked Goods

• Cakes and Desserts:
  Can be used in carrot cakes or desserts.
  • Function: Provides natural sweetness and color in dessert recipes.
  • Benefit: Does not disrupt the structure of recipes due to its low moisture content.

10. Snack Time

• Vegetable Crackers and Chips:
  Carrot powder is ideal for adding aroma and color to homemade vegetable snacks.
  • Benefits: An ideal choice for those seeking natural ingredients.
  • Usage: Makes it easy to create functional, additive-free snacks.

11. Diet and Detox Recipes

• Smoothies and Vegetable Blends:
  Carrot powder can be used for functional beverages and detox drinks.
  • Benefits: Supports diet and detox programs with its vitamin and mineral content.
  • Usage: Enriches vegetable drinks with its mild, sweet aroma.

12. Baby Food

• Vegetable Purees and Soups:
  Can be added to soup and puree recipes to increase children's vegetable intake.
  • Benefits: Its flavor makes it an appealing option for children.
  • Usage: Contributes to healthy nutrition with its fiber and vitamin-rich structure.

13. Vegan and Vegetarian Dishes

• Plant-Based Soups and Meals:
  Used to enhance flavor and nutritional content in vegan and vegetarian recipes.
  • Benefits: Offers a plant-based and rich flavor.
  • Usage: Adds effective flavor and visual appeal.