Strawberry Powder STB-18 ; Spray-Dried for Bakery and Beverage

What Is Strawberry Powder STB-18?

Strawberry powder STB-18 is made from fresh, ripe strawberries through a complete processing line: raw fruit screening and cleaning, pulping and homogenization, spray drying, fine milling, sterilization, metal detection and sealed packaging. The result is a fine, free-flowing powder that carries the natural color and flavor of strawberry fruit, ready for direct use in bakery, beverage and dairy applications.

For food manufacturers, strawberry powder is a practical way to bring strawberry flavor and color into products without the logistics of fresh fruit: no cold chain, no seasonal availability limits, no perishability. The spray-dried format delivers a stable, uniform ingredient with a defined moisture spec and a shelf life of 18 months, which suits production planning and inventory management across seasons.

Why Buyers Choose Strawberry Powder from QXFOOD

Strawberry powder buyers evaluate suppliers on flavor fidelity, color, consistency and food-safety documentation. STB-18 addresses each of these:

• Fresh-fruit origin – made from fresh ripe strawberries, not from reconstituted or flavored bases, so the powder delivers an authentic strawberry profile.
• Uniform quality – the pulping, homogenization and spray drying steps produce a consistent powder batch after batch, which matters for color and flavor stability in finished products.
• Low moisture – a tight moisture specification protects against caking, microbial growth and weight drift during storage and transit.
• Clean processing – sterilization and metal detection steps reduce foreign-matter and pathogen risk before the powder is packed.
• Food-safety certified – produced under ISO9001, ISO22000 and HACCP systems with HALAL certification, with factory and type inspection per Q/HKSP 0001S and GB test methods.

Spray-Dried vs Freeze-Dried Strawberry Powder

Buyers comparing strawberry powders will meet both spray-dried and freeze-dried formats. They are different products with different economics and different applications:

For volume applications – biscuit dough, yogurt, ice cream, solid drinks and fruit fillings – spray-dried strawberry powder is the cost-effective, consistent choice. Freeze-dried powder makes sense where maximum aroma intensity justifies a higher ingredient cost. Many manufacturers use both: spray-dried for the base formula and freeze-dried as a top-note addition.

Key Specifications of Strawberry Powder STB-18

STB-18 is produced to Q/HKSP 0001S with factory inspection per the standard test methods. Reference specification below:

Packaging: colorless PE bags inside, brown paper-plastic composite bags outside. Shelf life 18 months stored at room temperature in a cool, dry place. Food additives comply with GB 2760 regulations. Samples available for evaluation.

Bakery and Biscuit Applications

Strawberry powder is a workhorse ingredient in biscuit dough baking. Added to biscuit dough, it contributes both strawberry flavor and a natural pink-red tint that reduces reliance on artificial colorants. Because strawberry powder is finely milled and low in moisture, it incorporates evenly into dough without creating lumps or disturbing the dough hydration balance, and it tolerates baking temperatures without the flavor degradation you might expect from a fruit ingredient. For biscuit manufacturers, strawberry powder also improves batch consistency compared with fresh or frozen fruit, whose ripeness and water content vary through the season.

Beyond biscuits, strawberry powder is used in cake mixes, pastry fillings, glazes and bakery toppings. In fillings, it concentrates strawberry flavor without adding the water that fresh fruit would bring, which helps maintain texture and shelf life. For clean-label bakery lines, strawberry powder allows a fruit-based flavor and color declaration that fits consumer expectations for recognizable ingredients.

Dairy, Beverage and Snack Applications

Yogurt and ice cream are two of the largest applications for strawberry powder. In yogurt, the powder blends into both stirred and set formats, delivering consistent strawberry flavor and color batch after batch. In ice cream, it integrates into the mix before churning, giving a uniform fruity note throughout the frozen product without the ice crystal issues that liquid fruit can cause.

Instant solid drinks are another core use: strawberry powder disperses readily in dry beverage blends and rehydrates into a flavorful drink. It also works in fruit fillings, snack seasonings and nutritional foods. In snack seasonings, a small dose adds a fruity note to yogurt-coated snacks, cereal clusters and fruit-flavored confections. For nutritional food applications, strawberry powder adds natural fruit character to meal replacement and supplement formats where recognizable fruit ingredients are preferred.

Buying Strawberry Powder in Bulk: What to Verify

When sourcing strawberry powder for food manufacturing, buyers should verify a few key points with any supplier before committing volume. First, the fruit basis: confirm the powder is made from fresh strawberry fruit rather than flavored or diluted bases, because the fruit content drives both flavor and color performance. Second, the moisture specification: a tight moisture number protects against caking and microbial risk in transit and storage. Third, the processing line: sterilization and metal detection steps are the difference between a safe ingredient and a liability in your production. Fourth, the COA coverage: check that the certificate of analysis covers odor, color, impurities, moisture, coliforms and Salmonella for each batch.

Strawberry powder is a color-sensitive ingredient, so buyers should also evaluate the color stability of the powder against their application: in baked goods the color develops differently than in yogurt or beverages. A documented supplier will provide standard samples for comparison and work with you on the specification for your target application. QXFOOD publishes the processing line and test panel for STB-18 openly, so the specification sheet and the certificate of analysis answer your incoming QC questions before the container arrives.

Quality Systems and Documentation

QXFOOD supplies strawberry powder from a documented supply chain: fresh ripe strawberries processed under ISO9001 and ISO22000 management systems, with HACCP controls covering cleaning, pulping, spray drying, milling, sterilization, metal detection and packing steps. Every production batch carries a certificate of analysis covering odor, color, impurities, moisture, coliforms and Salmonella, so your incoming quality control can verify the lot against the agreed specification.

Food safety compliance follows GB 2760 for food additives and Q/HKSP 0001S for product quality. For export markets, QXFOOD works with buyers to confirm the relevant destination-market requirements before shipment, so compliance claims are only made against agreed specifications and verification. Certification includes ISO9001, ISO22000, HACCP and HALAL.

Related Products in the Natural Plant Powders Range

Strawberry powder STB-18 is part of the Natural Plant Powders family. Buyers sourcing a full fruit powder portfolio often evaluate these products alongside:

Fig Powder FIG-15 — whole fig fruit powder with soluble dietary fiber for bakery and meal replacement.

Mango Powder MGO-15 — spray-dried mango powder for solid drinks, yogurt and ice cream.

For the full category view, visit the Natural Plant Powders category page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is STB-18 spray-dried or freeze-dried strawberry powder?

STB-18 is spray-dried strawberry powder, made from fresh ripe strawberries through pulping, homogenization and spray drying. It delivers a uniform, consistent strawberry profile at a lower production cost than freeze-dried powder.

Can strawberry powder be used in baked goods?

Yes. Strawberry powder is widely used in biscuit dough, cakes, pastries and bakery fillings. It contributes strawberry flavor and natural color without adding the water content of fresh fruit.

Is STB-18 suitable for yogurt and ice cream?

Yes. The powder blends into yogurt and ice cream mixes for consistent strawberry flavor and color, and is one of the most common applications for strawberry powder in dairy production.

What is the shelf life of STB-18?

18 months when stored at room temperature in a cool, dry place. Keep packaging sealed after opening to protect the powder from moisture.

Does strawberry powder contain added sugar or artificial color?

STB-18 is made from fresh strawberry fruit with food additives complying with GB 2760 regulations. Confirm the specific formulation and declaration with the sales team for your market’s labeling requirements.

What certifications does STB-18 hold?

STB-18 is produced under ISO9001, ISO22000 and HACCP food safety systems and is HALAL certified.

What is the minimum order quantity?

MOQ is 1 MT. Samples are available for evaluation before ordering.