Spinach Powder

Price Comparison of Fresh Spinach vs. Spinach Powder per kg

Advantages of Using Spinach Powder

• Using 12 kg of fresh spinach, approximately 1 kg of spinach 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 approximately 1/12 compared to the fresh product.

• Due to the reduction in volume and weight, it has become an easy-to-transport product. A 20-ton truckload of fresh spinach can fit into an area of approximately 2 pallets in spinach powder form.

• It does not need to be stored in cold storage conditions. Keeping it in a cool, dry, and dark place is sufficient for spinach powder storage conditions.

• The growth rate of bacteria is proportional to the water content in dried spinach. During the drying process, the water content of fresh spinach drops from 88% to 10%, which lowers water activity and limits bacterial growth in the dried spinach. Limiting bacterial growth ensures a much longer shelf life.

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

• Spinach juice powder production.

Comparison of Fresh and Dried Product

What Is in a Spinach Powder Package?

The spinach powder package contains 100 g of spinach powder sold in a kraft resealable bag. With the resealable bag, you can use as much as you need at any time and reseal it for storage. It contains no additives, added sugar, or preservatives.

What Is Dried Spinach Powder?

• We can answer the question of what spinach powder is as follows:
  Dried spinach powder is a form of spinach with reduced water content, produced by drying fresh spinach under suitable conditions. The product, which is turned into dried spinach, is ground into spinach powder form using appropriate milling systems.

• What changes when fresh spinach is dried? Let's look at the ratios…

  1. Before the drying process, fresh spinach contains approximately 91% 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 fresh spinach is removed, and the essence of the spinach remains.
  4. With the removal of water from the product, approximately 1 kg of spinach powder is obtained from 12 kg of fresh spinach.
  5. As a result, the shelf life is extended, and the nutritional values (protein, carbohydrates, minerals, fiber ratio) in the dried product increase due to the removal of the essence water.

Dried Spinach Varieties

1. Dried Spinach Powder0-1 mm
2. Dried Spinach Granules1-3 mm
3. Dried Spinach Granules3-5 mm
4. Dried Spinach Granules5-10 mm

Where Can We Buy Dried Spinach Powder Packages?

You can order spinach powder directly from Kurucum Food.

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

Where Is Spinach Powder Used?

What Is Its Purpose in Industrial Production?

1. Ready-to-Eat Food Manufacturers

• Soups and Sauces:
  Spinach powder is used as a flavor enhancer in soups and sauces.
  • Benefits: Spinach powder adds a natural green color and a mild vegetable aroma to dishes. It also offers a practical solution when fresh spinach is unavailable.
  • Usage Advantage: Spinach powder helps homogenize mixtures in liquid dishes like soups while adding nutritional value. It also provides storage and transport convenience when used instead of fresh spinach.

2. Meat and Deli Products

• Meat Products:
  Spinach powder can be used in meat and deli products, especially in sausages and meatballs.
  • Benefits: Spinach helps balance the natural flavor of meat and adds extra nutritional value to products.
  • Usage Advantage: It is an ideal ingredient for manufacturers seeking low-calorie and high-nutritional-value alternatives in meat products. It is also an excellent solution for adding flavor and color to deli products.

3. Snack Food Manufacturers

• Chips and Crackers:
  Spinach powder can be used as a flavoring in snacks and convenience foods.
  • Benefits: Spinach adds a natural green color and a fresh vegetable aroma to snacks, giving them an appealing look and taste.
  • Usage Advantage: It provides high nutritional value, offering an ingredient rich in vitamins and minerals. It enhances both the flavor and nutrition of snacks while providing a healthy alternative made with natural ingredients.

4. Animal Feed Manufacturers

• Animal Feed and Nutrition:
  Spinach powder can be used in animal feed production.
  • Benefits: Spinach contributes to animal nutrition with its high vitamin and mineral content.
  • Benefits: When used in animal feed, it supports the immune system and promotes healthy development. Spinach is highly digestible, helping animals absorb nutrients better.

5. Pasta, Ravioli and Noodle Manufacturers

• Pasta and Noodles:
  Spinach powder is used as a natural flavoring and coloring agent in flour-based products like pasta, ravioli, and noodles.
  • Function: Spinach adds nutritional value to flour-based products like pasta and noodles and provides a natural green color.
  • Benefits: These products gain nutritional value with spinach powder. Pasta and noodle manufacturers can enrich their products with vitamins and minerals, offering a functional alternative.

6. Functional Food Products

• Immune Boosting Products:
  Spinach powder is used in supplements that strengthen the immune system.
  • Function: Spinach is a rich source of nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and folate.
  • Benefits: Spinach powder supports the body's immune functions and may help address iron and folate deficiencies. It also neutralizes free radicals with its antioxidant effect.

Home Use? Applications?

7. Homemade Meals and Recipes

• Soups and Sauces:
  Spinach powder can be conveniently added to homemade soups and sauces.
  • Function: Spinach powder adds a natural green color and a nutritious taste similar to fresh spinach to dishes. It also offers quick and easy use.
  • Benefits: When fresh spinach is unavailable, the powder form is easy to use. It dissolves homogeneously in soups and sauces, providing a natural vegetable flavor.

8. Smoothies and Drinks

• Green Drinks and Smoothies:
  Spinach powder can be used in smoothies and drinks.
  • Benefits: Spinach adds a natural green color and fresh taste to smoothies. It also boosts nutritional value with its vitamins and minerals.
  • Usage Benefit: Spinach powder increases the nutritional value of smoothies and drinks, making them healthier. It also mixes easily and provides the desired consistency. This is especially beneficial for those adopting a conscious lifestyle.

9. Salads and Garnishes

• How to Use in Salads:
  Spinach powder can be used in salads instead of fresh spinach.
  • Benefits: Spinach powder adds nutritional value and color to salads, while also creating a distinct layer of flavor.
  • Usage Benefit: Spinach powder provides not only nutritional value but also a rich taste and color to salads. It is a practical alternative when fresh spinach is not available.

10. Functional Diets and Detox Blends

• Detox and Immune Boosting Drinks:
  Spinach powder can be used for detox drinks and immune-boosting blends.
  • Benefits: Spinach is an ingredient that strengthens the immune system with its high vitamin content. It also cleanses the body with its detox effect.
  • Usage Benefit: When added to detox blends, Spinach powder helps remove toxins from the body and strengthens immune functions. It also contributes to diets with its high nutritional value.