Freeze-dried raspberry powder
Freeze-dried raspberry powder suppliers and sourcing guide
Freeze-dried raspberry powder is made from red raspberries (Rubus idaeus), usually frozen fruit or puree, that is freeze-dried under vacuum and milled. Freeze-drying removes water at low temperature, which keeps more of the color and aroma than drum or spray drying. Suppliers sell whole-fruit powder with seeds, seedless powder made from puree, and blends with carriers such as maltodextrin for easier handling.
- Category
- Food staples and powders
- Also known as
- Rubus idaeus · red raspberry powder · freeze-dried raspberry · raspberry fruit powder
- Facts checked
- November 2026
Forms and grades of freeze-dried raspberry powder
Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.
Whole-fruit powder
Milled whole freeze-dried berries including seeds; gritty texture and higher fiber.
Seedless powder
Made from strained puree before freeze-drying, giving a smoother powder for drinks and fillings.
Freeze-dried pieces and crumbles
Whole, broken or diced freeze-dried berries for inclusions, cereal and chocolate.
Powder with carrier
Juice or puree dried with maltodextrin or other carriers, cheaper and more free-flowing but less fruit per gram.
Organic
Made from certified organic raspberries.
What to check on the COA
Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.
- Moisture and water activity
- Loss on drying or moisture analyzer result, often with water activity; low moisture keeps the powder free-flowing and shelf-stable.
- Microbiology
- Total plate count, yeast and mold, coliforms or Enterobacteriaceae, E. coli and Salmonella; dried produce is not always given a kill step.
- Heavy metals
- Lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury by ICP-MS, since the crop takes them up from soil.
- Particle size
- Sieve analysis (for example percent through 60 or 80 mesh), which affects dispersion and mouthfeel.
- Fruit content and carrier
- Statement of the percent fruit and any carrier or anticaking agent, which decides label declaration.
- Color
- Visual or colorimeter values, since the red anthocyanin color fades with heat, light and moisture.
Storage, lots and expiry
Storage and shelf life
Freeze-dried powder is very hygroscopic, so keep it in sealed, moisture-barrier bags or foil liners, ideally with desiccant, in a cool, dark place. Open bags only in dry rooms and reseal at once; caking and color loss follow moisture pickup. Shelf life follows the supplier's spec for unopened packaging.
Lots and expiry dates
Color, acidity and seed content vary with fruit lot and season, so record origin, whether seeds were removed and any carrier on each lot. Run a small test batch when changing lots in color-critical products, and rotate first-expiring lots first (FEFO).
Regulatory status
Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.
21 CFR 101.22(h)(3) says substances made by cutting, grinding, drying, pulping or similar processing of fruit or vegetable tissue are understood to be food rather than flavor and must be declared by their common or usual name.
Source: ecfr.gov (opens in a new tab)USDA's Commercial Item Description A-A-20365 for freeze-dried fruits, which covers whole, sliced and diced fruit rather than powder, lists whole red raspberries and sets moisture at not more than 2.0 percent unless the purchaser specifies otherwise.
Source: ams.usda.gov (opens in a new tab)
This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.
Freeze-dried raspberry powder suppliers
Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.
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What forms of freeze-dried raspberry powder can brands buy?
Common forms include whole-fruit powder, seedless powder, freeze-dried pieces and crumbles, powder with carrier and organic. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.
What should the COA for freeze-dried raspberry powder include?
Expect moisture and water activity, microbiology, heavy metals, particle size, fruit content and carrier and color, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.
How should freeze-dried raspberry powder be stored?
Freeze-dried powder is very hygroscopic, so keep it in sealed, moisture-barrier bags or foil liners, ideally with desiccant, in a cool, dark place. Open bags only in dry rooms and reseal at once; caking and color loss follow moisture pickup. Shelf life follows the supplier's spec for unopened packaging.
What is the regulatory status of freeze-dried raspberry powder?
21 CFR 101.22(h)(3) says substances made by cutting, grinding, drying, pulping or similar processing of fruit or vegetable tissue are understood to be food rather than flavor and must be declared by their common or usual name. USDA's Commercial Item Description A-A-20365 for freeze-dried fruits, which covers whole, sliced and diced fruit rather than powder, lists whole red raspberries and sets moisture at not more than 2.0 percent unless the purchaser specifies otherwise.
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