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Purple Carrot: Bulk Ingredients

We supply bulk Purple Carrot ingredients for food and beverage manufacturing through a network of leading processors. This page covers every available format for Purple Carrot — Juice Concentrate, NFC Juice, Powder — with buyer-friendly guidance on specs, applications, and packaging.

Available formats
Juice Concentrate, NFC Juice, Powder
Programs
Conventional & Organic options*
Use cases
Beverage • Dairy • Bakery • Confectionery

*Availability depends on the specific item, crop year, origin, and processor program.

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Purple Carrot product overview

Purple carrot ingredients are widely used to support clean-label purple-to-red color in beverages and foods. They’re often selected for their anthocyanin pigment system, with shade and performance influenced by formulation factors (e.g., pH, process heat, light exposure, and use level). Concentrates are common for efficient dosing and logistics, NFC is chosen when a fresher “single-strength” profile is preferred, and powders are used for dry handling and low water activity systems.

Available formats

Juice Concentrate

A clarified or pulpy juice with water removed to increase soluble solids (°Brix). Often selected for color strength, dosing efficiency, and shipping/storage advantages.

What buyers specify

  • Target °Brix (program-dependent)
  • Acidity / pH range
  • Color target and shade expectations (at use-level)
  • Clarified vs. pulpy where applicable
  • Micro limits and shelf-life expectations

Typical applications

  • RTD beverages and syrups
  • Color + flavor bases for blending
  • Dairy beverages and smoothie systems
  • Confectionery and fillings (program-dependent)

NFC Juice

Not-From-Concentrate single-strength juice, typically chilled or frozen to help preserve a fresher sensory profile.

What buyers specify

  • Single-strength spec (solids, acidity)
  • Chilled vs. frozen logistics
  • Micro and shelf-life targets
  • Pulp level (if applicable)
  • Certifications (e.g., USDA Organic) where available

Typical applications

  • Premium beverages
  • Clean-label blends
  • Dairy and smoothie bases
  • Seasonal or origin-specific programs

Powder

Dehydrated ingredient (e.g., spray-dried concentrate), used when you need low water activity, dry handling, and easy incorporation into blends.

What buyers specify

  • Carrier system (if applicable) and flow properties
  • Solubility / dispersibility
  • Color strength and shade expectations
  • Moisture and micro limits
  • Packaging and shelf-life targets

Typical applications

  • Instant beverage mixes
  • Dry blends and nutrition systems
  • Bakery mixes and icings
  • Confectionery systems (program-dependent)
  • Seasoning systems and snacks

Typical specifications (what to ask for)

Specs vary by format and program; this checklist helps your team align quickly.

ParameterHow it’s typically specified
Soluble solids (°Brix)Set per format (concentrate vs. NFC)
pH / acidityTarget range based on application and process
Color targetShade expectations at use-level; validate in your pH range and process
Clarification / pulpClarified vs. pulpy where applicable; pulp level for NFC if relevant
MicrobiologyLimits per program and intended use
Powder carrier systemCarrier (if applicable), flow properties, moisture target, and dispersibility
CertificationsUSDA Organic / Kosher / others upon request (where available)
PackagingDrums / totes for liquids; lined cases or bags for powders
StorageAmbient/chilled/frozen depending on format and program

Applications

Common application paths for Purple Carrot ingredients include:

  • Beverages: RTD juices, lemonades, soda bases, functional drinks, beverage concentrates
  • Dairy: drinkable yogurt, cultured dairy beverages, frozen desserts (program-dependent)
  • Bakery: icings, fillings, glazes, mixes, breakfast items
  • Confectionery: gummies, candies, syrups, color + flavor bases (program-dependent)
  • Culinary: sauces and dressings where a purple/red hue is desired (program-dependent)

Tip: Share your target pH range and process (hot-fill, UHT, frozen, etc.). We can recommend the best format and a buyer-friendly spec outline.

Packaging & storage guidance

Packaging: Concentrates and NFC juices commonly ship in drums or totes. Powders typically ship in lined cases or bags for moisture protection.

Storage: Concentrates may ship ambient, chilled, or frozen depending on program. NFC is typically chilled or frozen. Powders are stored cool and dry per supplier guidance.

Documentation: COA and supporting quality documents are typically available. If you need USDA Organic, Kosher, allergen statements, or additional testing, mention it in your inquiry.

Traceability: Industrial programs often include lot IDs and origin information; requirements vary by supplier.

Related products

If you’re building blends or color-driven programs, these are commonly sourced alongside Purple Carrot: