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Sweet Potato: Bulk Ingredients

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

Available formats
Frozen, Juice Concentrate, Powder, Puree
Programs
Conventional & Organic options*
Use cases
Beverage • Dairy • Bakery • Culinary

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

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Sweet Potato product overview

Sweet potato ingredients support sweetness, mild earthy flavor, and body. Depending on the format and program, they may also contribute a warm orange hue. Concentrates and powders are often selected for logistics efficiency and dry handling, while frozen and puree formats are favored for a more authentic cooked-vegetable profile and texture in finished products.

Available formats

Frozen

Frozen fruit/vegetable ingredient used to protect quality and provide year-round access to seasonal crops.

What buyers specify

  • Form (IQF cubes/slices, blocks, puree-frozen — varies by program)
  • Frozen chain requirements
  • Micro specs and lot traceability
  • Packaging and pallet configuration

Typical applications

  • Frozen desserts and dairy bases
  • Bakery fillings and inclusions
  • Soups, sauces, and culinary bases
  • Low-heat processes to retain cooked-sweet notes

Juice Concentrate

A clarified or pulpy juice with water removed to increase soluble solids (°Brix). Available in different concentration levels depending on the item.

What buyers specify

  • Target °Brix / solids (program dependent)
  • Acidity / pH range (as applicable)
  • Flavor profile and color
  • Clarified vs. pulpy where applicable
  • Micro limits and shelf-life expectations

Typical applications

  • Sweetness + flavor adjustment in blends
  • Beverage bases and functional drink concepts (as applicable)
  • Bakery and confectionery systems
  • Formulations needing solids without adding excess water

Powder

Dehydrated fruit/vegetable ingredient (e.g., spray-dried), used when you need low water activity and dry handling.

What buyers specify

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

Typical applications

  • Dry blends and instant mixes
  • Bakery mixes and fillings
  • Snack seasoning systems
  • Nutrition products requiring dry handling
  • Natural color/flavor in dry formats (program dependent)

Puree

Whole fruit/vegetable processed into a smooth ingredient. Some programs offer controlled particle size for consistent mouthfeel.

What buyers specify

  • Solids (°Brix/total solids) and pH (as applicable)
  • Particle size / sieve spec (if needed)
  • Color and flavor
  • Heat treatment (as applicable)
  • Packaging and intended storage

Typical applications

  • Bakery fillings, pies, and glazes
  • Ice cream variegates and dairy bases
  • Soups, sauces, and ready meals
  • Baby food and kids nutrition
  • Smoothies and vegetable-forward blends

Typical specifications (what to ask for)

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

ParameterHow it’s typically specified
Solids (°Brix / total solids)Set per format (concentrate vs. puree vs. powder)
pH / acidityTarget range based on application and process (where applicable)
Color / flavorDefined sensory profile; clarified vs. pulpy where applicable
Particle sizeSieve/mesh for puree; grind/flow for powders
MicrobiologyLimits per program and intended use
CertificationsUSDA Organic / Kosher / others upon request (where available)
PackagingDrums / totes / cases depending on format and supplier
StorageAmbient/chilled/frozen depending on format and program

Applications

Common application paths for Sweet Potato ingredients include:

  • Beverages: niche RTD and functional concepts where sweet potato solids/flavor are desired (format dependent)
  • Dairy: ice cream, frozen desserts, and drinkable dairy blends
  • Bakery: fillings, glazes, breakfast items, and inclusions
  • Confectionery: gummies, candies, and syrups/flavor bases (format dependent)
  • Culinary: soups, sauces, marinades, dressings, and savory blends
  • Nutrition: baby food and kids nutrition systems

Tip: Share your process (hot-fill/retort/frozen/dry blend). We’ll recommend the best format and a buyer-friendly spec outline.

Packaging & storage guidance

Packaging: Drums and totes are common for concentrates and purees; powders ship in lined cases or bags; frozen programs require frozen-capable packaging and palletization.

Storage: Concentrates may ship ambient, chilled, or frozen depending on item and program. Frozen formats require cold chain. Powders are typically stored ambient in a dry environment.

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 multi-ingredient programs, these are commonly sourced alongside Sweet Potato: