Kiwifruit Extract Powder

Kiwifruit extract is a water extract of the fruit of Actinidia deliciosa (A.Chev.) C.F.Liang & A.R.Ferguson, the green, fuzzy-skinned kiwifruit, dried to a light brown powder. Leaves, stems and seeds are not treated as separate parts of this ingredient.

The extract ratio is 10:1, the powder is milled to 80 mesh, and it is water dispersible. It is a fruit-based ratio extract with no marker, and the range holds no milled-fruit or graded version of this species. It is specified by plant part and concentration only, so it carries no vitamin, enzyme or acid claim, and buyers who want golden kiwifruit should look for it under its own Latin name.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0407 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Fruit & Berry, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Kiwifruit Source & Identity

The species is Actinidia deliciosa (A.Chev.) C.F.Liang & A.R.Ferguson, the climbing vine behind the common green kiwifruit. The part used is the fruit. Golden kiwifruit comes from a related species, Actinidia chinensis, and the small smooth-skinned kiwiberry from Actinidia arguta, so a buyer who wants the green fuzzy fruit should confirm the species. Kiwifruit holds sugars, organic acids such as quinic, citric and malic acid, pectin and polyphenols, and it contains the protein-digesting enzyme actinidin, which is sensitive to heat. A water extract concentrates the soluble sugars, acids and polar polyphenols, while the fuzzy skin and fine seeds stay out of the soluble fraction.

What 10:1 Means for Kiwifruit

The 10:1 figure is a concentration ratio of the starting fruit. It is not a vitamin, acid or enzyme value, and the powder carries no such claim. Fresh kiwifruit is mostly water and highly perishable, so a dried extract is a stable and compact form that avoids refrigeration and cold-chain handling. The range holds no milled-fruit or graded form of kiwifruit, so there is no sibling to choose between. Because actinidin is heat sensitive, the activity of the enzyme in any dried extract depends on the processing, and a formulator working with gelatin should test for softening before committing to a recipe.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Actinidia deliciosa
Plant Part	Fruit & Berry
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Kiwifruit, Green Kiwi
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Light Brown powder
Solubility / Dispersibility	Water Dispersible
Quality Parameters
Moisture (LOD)	≤5.0%
Total Ash	≤5.0%
Particle Size	80 mesh
Heavy Metals	Lead ≤2 ppm · Arsenic ≤1 ppm · Cadmium ≤1 ppm · Mercury ≤0.1 ppm
Microbiology	TPC ≤1,000 cfu/g · Yeast & Mold ≤100 cfu/g · E. coli Negative · Salmonella Negative/25 g
Shelf Life	24 months in unopened original packaging, cool and dry storage

Application Areas

Capsules with Fruit Extract

Kiwifruit extract powder goes into hard capsules alone or with other fruit extracts. The soluble sugars and acids make the powder hygroscopic, so fill in a dry room and use a flow aid. Light brown fill looks neutral through clear shells.

Fruit-Flavored Drink Sticks

Stirred into water, the extract dissolves to a light brown, sweet-sour drink with a faint tropical fruit note. It pairs with citrus, apple and pineapple flavors. Dissolve in a small volume first, because the sticky solids lump on wetting.

Tablets with Acid Awareness

Kiwifruit extract presses into tablets with a dry binder and a lubricant, but the fruit acids can attack metal stearates and tooling over time. Use a coating, a desiccant and moisture-proof packs. The sweet-sour taste is also noticeable if a tablet is chewed.

Gummies and Soft Chews

In gummies, kiwifruit extract gives a green-brown tint and a fruity taste, yet actinidin activity can soften gelatin gels. Run a small trial batch with a pectin base as well as gelatin, and add the extract after the mass has cooled to protect aroma.

Fruit-Style Bars

Bars with date, apple or oat bases use the extract to add a fruit-acid note to syrup binders. Add it late, since heat dulls the fruit character and darkens the sugars. The acid also lowers pH, which affects the set of pectin-based layers.

Formulation Notes

The powder is light brown with a mild fruity aroma and a sweet-sour taste from natural sugars and organic acids. In water it dissolves into a hazy, brownish liquid with a low pH. Sugar and acid together make the powder highly hygroscopic, so it can turn sticky in open air within minutes.

Handle kiwifruit extract in a dry room and weigh it quickly. A carrier such as maltodextrin eases handling when premixing. Seal opened packs tightly and keep them cool and dry. Acidic fruit solids can corrode uncoated metal, so use stainless steel or lined containers for wet processing. Fruit acids also lower the pH of a mixed blend, which matters when kiwifruit extract meets ingredients that react with acid, such as carbonates in effervescent tablets, so test blends for gas release and caking before scale-up.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

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Supply Item	General Information
Sample	Available upon request for formulation, testing, and supplier evaluation
Order Quantities	100 g · 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg · 100 kg · 500 kg · Bulk
Sample Lead Time	Typically 5–7 days after sample confirmation
Production Lead Time	Typically 15–30 days after order and specification confirmation
Packaging	Suitable protective inner packaging with bags, cartons, drums, or other appropriate outer packaging
Storage	Store in tightly sealed, suitable protective packaging in a cool, dry environment. Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Specific storage conditions follow the approved product specification.
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS · Applicable declarations (as applicable)

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