Nutritious apple powder

What is apple powder?

Apple powder is a powdery substance extracted from apples. According to the different raw materials, apple powder can be divided into apple juice powder, apple pulp powder, apple residue powder and apple powder. These different types of apple powder in the processing process, mainly with different parts of the apple (such as apple juice, apple pulp, apple residue or whole apple) as raw materials, with certain auxiliary materials (such as maltodextrin, silica and other dispersants and anti-coagulation agents), and through a specific drying method (such as freeze drying, spray drying or hot air drying) processing.

How is apple powder processed?

The processing methods of apple powder mainly include hot air drying combined with grinding, spray drying and vacuum freeze drying.

Hot air drying combined with crushing: This method is mainly for hot air drying of apple slices, dried apple slices are then crushed to make apple powder. Although this method has low investment, low cost and simple operation, the high drying temperature and long time may affect the quality of the product.

Spray drying: The apple pulp or juice is dispersed into particles by mechanical action, and in contact with hot air, most of the water is removed instantly, so that the solid matter in the material is dried into powder. This method is widely used in the processing of apple powder, but it is not easy to atomize and stick to the wall.

Vacuum freeze-drying: the apple slices (or juice, pulp, slag, etc.) are freeze-dried, and the dried apples are then crushed to make apple powder. This method has low drying temperature, short drying time, can protect easily oxidized and heat-sensitive materials, and the product quality is high.

Why should we buy apple powder?

There are several reasons to buy apple powder:

Rich in nutrition: Apple powder retains most of the nutrients in apple, such as vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and plant phenolic compounds, etc., and has a variety of health effects.

Easy to eat: Apple powder is easy to carry and store, and can be eaten anytime, anywhere, without the need to wash and peel fresh apples.

Multiple uses: Apple powder can not only be eaten directly, but also can be used to make apple cider vinegar, make a paste for beauty, and as a raw material for health nutrition and health care products.

How to eat apple powder? How often should I eat apple powder? How much is better?

Apple powder can be eaten directly, or can be mixed with warm water or yogurt. When blending, you can adjust the sugar content according to your preference.

Apple powder can also be used to make a variety of food, such as nutrition powder, dairy products, instant food, fried food, seasoning, middle-aged and elderly food, cake bread and casual snacks.

Frequency and intake of apple powder:

As for the frequency of consumption, it is generally recommended to decide according to individual needs and preferences. If you want to increase nutrition or improve health by eating apple powder, you can increase the number of times you eat it, but you should also be careful not to overdo it.
As for intake, there is no fixed intake standard due to the different physical conditions and needs of each person. In general, eating the right amount of apple powder every day can meet the body's nutritional needs. If you eat apple powder for a special reason (such as not being able to eat fresh apples directly), it is recommended to determine the intake according to the product instructions or doctor's advice.

In short, apple powder is a nutritious and convenient food raw material, and moderate consumption can bring a variety of benefits to the body. When eating, you can choose different eating methods and intakes according to your needs and preferences.