Carrot Orange Powder | Gajar, Gajjara Gadda

Carrot Orange Powder — known as Gajar in Hindi, Gajjara Gadda in Telugu, Gajar in Marathi, and Gajor in Bengali (Daucus carota)

Carrot Orange Powder (Daucus carota) is a spray-dried and milled root powder retaining the natural beta-carotene and lutein content of orange carrot. The vibrant, naturally sweet powder suits functional beverages, bakery formulations, and nutraceutical supplement matrices requiring a natural carotenoid-rich root ingredient.

Key benefits

• Natural Coloring: Provides vibrant orange color without artificial dyes.
• Rich in Nutrients: Supports eye health with β-carotene and lutein.
• Versatile Use: Suitable for beverages, bakery, snacks, and nutraceuticals.
• Pure & Clean: Free from carriers and artificial additives.
• Extended Shelf Life: Maintains quality for up to 18 months when stored properly.

How to use

• Coloring Beverages: Add to drinks for vibrant orange hue.
• Baking Enhancer: Mix into dough for visual appeal and flavor.
• Functional food inclusion: Add Carrot Orange 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 Carrot Orange Powder into meal replacement, green blend, and adaptogen formulas — verify taste profile and dispersibility at target inclusion rate.
• Beverage & drink mixes: Incorporate Carrot Orange Powder into instant beverage premixes — confirm solubility and colour contribution at intended concentration.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Carrot Orange Powder?

Carrot Orange Powder enriches products with vibrant natural color and essential nutrients such as β-carotene and lutein, supporting eye health and antioxidant intake. Its natural pigments provide appealing visual effects without artificial dyes, making it ideal for health-conscious formulations. The powder's natural composition helps maintain product authenticity while offering functional benefits like improved nutritional profile, making it suitable for diverse applications in beverages, baked goods, and nutraceuticals. Its ease of use and long shelf life further support efficient manufacturing and product stability

Claim strength: Moderate

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

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