Pineapple powder flavor BP refers to a powdered flavoring made from pineapples, with "BP" possibly indicating compliance with British Pharmacopoeia standards. Here's what you need to know:
*Key Features:*
- *Tropical Flavor*: Pineapple powder adds a sweet and tangy flavor to various products.
- *Versatile Applications*: It's used in baking, beverages, mixes, and as a flavoring agent in ice cream, sweets, confectionery, bakery, and biscuit products.
- *Convenient*: Pineapple powder is easy to store and transport, with a longer shelf life than fresh pineapple.
- *Nutritional Benefits*: Rich in dietary fiber, vitamins B1, B6, and C, minerals like manganese, potassium, magnesium, iron, and calcium, and antioxidant phytonutrients like beta-carotene ¹ ² ³.
*Types and Specifications:*
- *Spray-Dried Formulation*: Made from maltodextrin, gum arabic, and natural flavors, this type of pineapple powder is white with an authentic pineapple flavor and aroma.
- *Freeze-Dried Powder*: Retains much of the original flavor, color, and nutritional value of fresh pineapple.
- *Pineapple Juice Powder*: Light yellow-colored fine powder, free from extraneous matter and hard lumps, with a characteristic odor and taste ² ⁴ ⁵.
*Uses and Benefits:*
- *Digestive Health*: Pineapple powder may aid digestion and absorption, and speed up metabolism due to its bromelain content.
- *Anti-Inflammatory*: May reduce inflammation and pain due to trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and surgery.
- *Immunity*: Rich in antioxidants like vitamin C and beta-carotene, which can help protect against free radical damage and stimulate immunity.
- *Heart Health*: May lower blood pressure levels and act as a natural blood thinner, preventing blood clots ¹.
