Black Currant Powder

Black Currant Powder (Ribes nigrum)

Black Currant Powder (Ribes nigrum) is a spray-dried powder retaining the characteristic dark colour, anthocyanin content, and tart-sweet flavour of black currant berries. The clean-label powder suits functional beverages, confectionery, and nutraceutical supplement matrices requiring a natural berry flavouring and antioxidant ingredient.

Key benefits

• Rich in Anthocyanins: Supports antioxidant activity and overall health.
• High Vitamin C Content: Helps boost immune system and skin health.
• Deep Purple Color: Adds vibrant hue to food products.
• Natural Flavor: Delivers authentic berry taste without artificial additives.
• Versatile Ingredient: Suitable for a range of functional food applications.

How to use

• Boost Smoothies: Add to smoothies for a vibrant berry flavor and nutritional boost.
• Enhance Bakery Fillings: Incorporate into fillings for color and tartness.
• Functional food inclusion: Add Black Currant Powder to granola bars, protein balls, and functional snack formats — pilot at 2–5% inclusion rate and adjust to flavour and nutritional target.
• Supplement powder blends: Blend Black Currant Powder into meal replacement, green blend, and adaptogen formulas — verify taste profile and dispersibility at target inclusion rate.
• Beverage & drink mixes: Incorporate Black Currant Powder into instant beverage premixes — confirm solubility and colour contribution at intended concentration.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Black Currant Powder?

Black currant extract, rich in vitamin C and anthocyanins, may help strengthen the immune system by supporting antioxidant defenses and reducing oxidative stress. Its high vitamin C content plays a vital role in immune cell function, while anthocyanins may help modulate immune responses. Incorporating black currant extract into your diet could enhance 's natural defenses and promote

Claim strength: Moderate

What formats and MOQ options are available for Black Currant Powder?

Black Currant Powder is available in 1 kg sample packs and bulk quantities from Herbuno. Packaged in food-grade HDPE drums or foil-lined kraft bags. Full documentation supplied with every order.

Claim strength: High

What documentation is supplied with Black Currant Powder?

Per-lot CoA and SDS are supplied with every order of Black Currant Powder. CoA covers identity, purity, heavy metals, microbial limits, and moisture content. Organic certification and FSSAI documentation available for relevant variants. Shelf life: 18–36 months from manufacture under recommended storage conditions.

Claim strength: High

Claim-strength scale — High = multiple human studies; Moderate = a few trials; Emerging = early lab data.

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