Organic Goji Powder

What is Organic Goji Powder?

Organic Goji Powder (Lycium barbarum L.), also known as Wolfberry Powder, is produced from certified organic goji berries through low-temperature freeze-drying and micronization. This process maximizes retention of heat-sensitive nutrients, delivering a potent powder with >25,000 µmol TE/100g ORAC value.

Specifications

Parameter	Standard Specification	Customization Options
Botanical Source	Lycium barbarum L. (Ningxia GI)	Other Lycium species available
Processing	Freeze-dried & micronized	Spray-dried / oven-dried options
Polysaccharides	≥20% (UV-Vis AOAC 999.03)	Enriched ≥25% available
Particle Size	100% ≤ 80μm (D90)	Custom micronization (5-150μm)
Moisture	≤6%	Ultra-low moisture ≤4%
Color	Deep orange-red (ΔE≤3)	Color stabilization
Solubility (1% sol.)	≥85% in water	Instant solubility treatment

Key Features & Benefits

• Nutrient Density:
  • Natural zeaxanthin (≥200mg/100g) for eye health
  • Vitamin C retention ≥80% (vs. raw berries)
• Clean Processing:
  • No carriers or flow agents
  • Sulfur dioxide-free (SO₂ <10ppm)
• Functional Properties:
  • High ORAC value (25,000-30,000 µmol TE/100g)
  • Prebiotic fiber ≥15g/100g
• Sensory Profile:
  • Naturally sweet (Brix 40-45°)
  • Mild earthy notes with zero bitterness

Applications

Industry	Recommended Use Cases
Supplements	Capsule filling • Antioxidant blends • NAD+ boosters
Functional Foods	Smoothie boosts • Protein bars • Healthy gummies
Beverages	Instant functional drinks • Tea blends • Shots
Bakery	Natural food coloring • Bread fortification
Cosmeceuticals	Antioxidant serums (Goji Actives)

Certifications & Quality Assurance

• Organic: USDA · EU Organic · COR
• Safety: BRCGS AA · ISO 22000 · HACCP · FDA GRAS
• Purity Verification:
  • Heavy Metals: Pb≤0.1ppm · Cd≤0.05ppm · As≤0.5ppm
  • Pesticides: 524-residue screen (non-detect)
  • Microbiology: TPC<5,000 CFU/g · Salmonella absent

Packaging & Customization

• Standard Packaging:
  • 10kg multilayered kraft bags with foil barrier
  • 25kg food-grade pails
• Custom Solutions:
  • Nitrogen-flushed retail pouches (250g-1kg)
  • Pre-blends with acerola/organic rice maltodextrin
  • Flavormasked versions (vanilla/cinnamon)
• MOQ:
  • Samples: 500g
  • Production: 50kg (custom blends), 100kg (standard powder)

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