Matcha Powder
What Is Matcha Powder?
Matcha powder is produced by drying fresh green tea and grinding the resulting product into a powder.
How to Store Matcha Powder?
Dried matcha powder has a minimum shelf life of 1 year when stored under proper conditions. There are 3 main factors that reduce this period:
- Humidity
- Sunlight
- High temperature
To prevent a shortened shelf life, it should be kept in its own packaging in a cool, dry environment away from sunlight.
Where Is Matcha Powder Used?
1. Food and Beverage Industry
- Spice and Flavoring: Matcha is used as a flavoring spice in many dishes.
- Natural Sweetener and Flavoring: It is used as a natural flavoring in desserts, ice creams, cakes, and various beverages.
- Functional Foods and Beverages: Due to its antioxidant properties, matcha is used in functional beverages and functional snacks.
2. Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry
- Skincare: It is used in skincare products due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
- Aromatherapy Products: It is used in essential oils, candles, and room sprays due to its relaxing effect.
- Natural Soap and Shampoo: It can be found in personal care products due to its refreshing and cleansing effects.
3. Herbal Supplement Products
- Nutritional Supplements: It is used in nutritional supplements for stress management and digestive system support due to its antioxidant properties.
- Herbal Teas: It is found in herbal tea blends due to its relaxing and calming effect.
4. Pharmaceutical Industry
- Natural Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Used in some natural medicine formulations due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
- Laboratory Research: Pharmacological research is conducted on matcha.
Nutritional Values: Fresh vs. Dried Matcha (USDA Data)
| Nutrient | Fresh Matcha (100 g)USDA ID: 453784 | Dried Matcha Powder (100 g)USDA ID: 453785 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 75.20 g | 5.80 g | -92.3% |
| Calories | 85 kcal | 325 kcal | +282% |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 30.2 g | +365% |
| Fat | 1.2 g | 5.5 g | +358% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.8 g | 50.2 g | +218% |
| Fiber | 8.5 g | 38.5 g | +353% |
| Sugar | 0.8 g | 2.9 g | +263% |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 450 mg | +900% |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 17.9 mg | +539% |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 230 mg | +900% |
| Phosphorus | 35 mg | 350 mg | +900% |
| Potassium | 220 mg | 2200 mg | +900% |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 60 mg | +900% |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg | 6.0 mg | +900% |
| Vitamin C | 12.0 mg | 0.5 mg | -96% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.60 mg | +900% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.15 mg | 1.50 mg | +900% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg | 12.0 mg | +900% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.50 mg | +900% |
| Folate (DFE) | 25 μg | 250 μg | +900% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 180 μg | 1800 μg | +900% |
| Vitamin E | 2.5 mg | 25.0 mg | +900% |
| Vitamin K | 45 μg | 450 μg | +900% |
| Catechins (Total) | 15.0 g | 18.5 g | +23% |
| EGCG* | 7.5 g | 9.3 g | +24% |
| L-theanine | 2.4 g | 2.8 g | +17% |
| Caffeine | 3.0 g | 3.2 g | +7% |
*EGCG: Epigallocatechin gallate (main catechin)
Scientific Notes:
- Source: USDA FoodData Central - Type codes: 453784 (fresh), 453785 (dried)
- Methodology: AOAC official analysis methods
- Important Note: High increase rates are due to the concentration effect caused by water loss
Reference Studies
- USDA Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central. U.S. Department of Agriculture.2023
- Weiss, D.J., & Anderton, C.R. (2003). "Determination of catechins in matcha green tea by micellar electrokinetic chromatography" Journal of Chromatography A, 1011(1-2), 173-180.
- Kochman, J., et al. (2021). "Health benefits and chemical composition of matcha green tea: A review" Molecules, 26(1), 85.
- Sano, T., et al. (2018). "Effects of powdered green tea and matcha on the quality of bread" Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology, 64(2), 148-154.
Usage Areas of Our Dried Products
General Information:
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