Organic red dragon fruit powder is a deep magenta powder produced from the fruit of the red pitaya and used as a natural colourant and fruit ingredient in the food, beverage and nutritional industries. This article covers the source, the two main processing routes, the standardisation options, and the documentation a B2B buyer should expect.
Composition and Source
Red dragon fruit is the fruit of the cactus species Hylocereus undatus (syn. Selenicereus undatus). The distinctive magenta colour of the red-fleshed variety comes from a class of pigments called betalains, and the fruit is supplied from organic cultivation.
- Betalains – the red-magenta colouring fraction that gives the powder its characteristic hue.
- Carotenoids and polyphenols – including chlorogenic acid, present in the fruit.
- Anthocyanins – a minor coloured fraction.
- Dietary fibre and sugars – carried over from the whole fruit.
Processing Routes
The same fruit is turned into the powder by two main routes, and the choice affects both the colour and the flavour of the finished material.
- Freeze-dried (FD) – the fruit is dried at low temperature, which keeps the betalain colour vivid and the flavour close to the fresh fruit. It yields a bright magenta powder.
- Spray-dried (SD) – the fruit is processed into a liquid and atomised into a powder. It is lower in cost, but the higher processing steps can shift the colour and the flavour away from the fresh fruit.
Both routes can be produced from organic fruit. Buyers who need a defined colour or a defined flavour profile should state the route and the target at enquiry, because the two powders are not interchangeable in a finished product.
Standardisation and Specification
Standard market grades are available, and custom specifications can be produced to order. Exact parameters are confirmed per order and stated in the batch Certificate of Analysis.
| Item | Value |
| Product name | Organic red dragon fruit powder |
| Botanical source | Hylocereus undatus (syn. Selenicereus undatus) |
| Part used | Fruit (flesh) |
| Processing | Freeze-dried or spray-dried, confirmed per order |
| Organic status | Organic; NOP / EOS certificates where applicable |
| Appearance | Deep magenta free-flowing powder |
| Solubility | Water-soluble |
| Particle size | Standard grades available; custom mesh size on request |
| Packaging | 25 kg fiber drum with food-grade inner liner |
| Documents | COA, MSDS, specification sheet, allergen statement, organic certificate |
| Certifications | ISO9001, ISO22000, FSSC22000, HACCP, cGMP, FAMI-QS; HALAL, KOSHER, NOP, EOS |
Quality and Documentation
Manufacturing is carried out under ISO9001, ISO22000, FSSC22000, HACCP, cGMP and FAMI-QS management systems, and the product range is certified for HALAL, KOSHER, NOP and EOS (organic). For the organic grade the organic certificate is supplied with the COA.
- Certificate of Analysis (batch specific)
- Material Safety Data Sheet
- Technical specification sheet
- Allergen statement and organic certificate
- Heavy-metal, microbiology and pesticide-residue test data as agreed for the target market
Applications
- Functional beverages, smoothies and ready-to-drink mixes
- Powdered drinks and instant formulations
- Bakery, dessert and confectionery, where the natural magenta colour is used
- Dairy and dairy-alternative products
- Natural colouring in a range of food applications
Related Products
Related materials in the range include organic red dragon fruit powder.
Samples and Enquiries
Evaluation samples, specification sheets and bulk quotations are available for qualified enquiries. Contact liu@wellgreenxa.com or use the contact form.
This page describes an industrial botanical ingredient for business-to-business use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and is not intended for direct consumer use.
