Pineapple Extract Powder

Pineapple extract powder is built on the fruit of Ananas comosus (L.) Merr., the tropical bromeliad, and not on the stem from which the enzyme bromelain is usually isolated. The fruit is extracted in water, and the liquor is concentrated and dried into a light yellow powder.

The extract ratio is 10:1, the powder is milled to 80 mesh, and it is water dispersible. It carries no enzyme-activity or marker figure, so it differs from the freeze-dried pineapple powder, which is dried fruit without a ratio-extraction step.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0508 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Fruit & Berry, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Pineapple Fruit Source & Identity

Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. is a herbaceous plant of the bromeliad family (Bromeliaceae) whose fruit is a fused cluster of many small fruitlets around a central core. The part used here is the fruit. Leaves, crown and stem are other parts of the plant, and the stem is the usual source of crude bromelain, a protein-digesting enzyme mixture. No enzyme activity is claimed for this ingredient, and a bromelain product is a separate, activity-defined material. Pineapple fruit contains sugars, citric and malic acids, phenolic compounds, vitamin C and small amounts of protease. These are named as families only, with no content figure.

Pineapple Extract vs Freeze-Dried Powder

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Pineapple Fruit Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried pineapple fruit	A soluble fruit extract in a dispersible powder
Freeze-Dried Pineapple Powder	Freeze-dried pineapple fruit milled to powder, no ratio extraction	Whole fruit solids and a fuller fruit profile are wanted

A 10:1 ratio tells a buyer how much dried fruit was used per unit of extract and nothing about enzymes or sugars. Pineapple fruit is mostly water and soluble sugar, so most of its dry matter dissolves in the extraction liquor, and the extract keeps a large share of the fruit’s soluble solids in a compact powder. The freeze-dried powder, by contrast, retains the fruit’s fiber and has a more complete flavor. Buyers who want the full fruit solids should choose the freeze-dried powder, and buyers who want a compact, dispersible pineapple ingredient should choose the extract. Neither product should be treated as a bromelain source.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Ananas comosus
Plant Part	Fruit & Berry
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Pineapple
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Light Yellow 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

Drink Powders with Tropical Flavors

In drink powders, pineapple extract gives a light yellow, mildly hazy dispersion with a sweet-sour fruit taste. Coconut, mango and lime flavors fit well with it, and dissolving the powder in a small volume of water first prevents floating lumps.

Gummies with Acidic Fruit Bases

Pineapple extract goes into gummies after the cooked mass has cooled. Its fruit acids lower the pH slightly, which can affect gel strength with some pectin systems, so confirm texture on a small trial before scaling the batch.

Capsules and Tablets for Fruit Blends

The extract fills hard capsules or compresses into tablets alone or beside other fruit extracts. Sugars and fruit acids make it hygroscopic, so keep humidity low in the filling and compression rooms and check sticking on the punches.

Bars and Chewable Squares

In bars and chewable squares, pineapple extract goes into the dry mix, where coconut, macadamia and white chocolate flavors balance its sharpness. It adds little bulk, but its sugars soften the texture of a dry bar slightly.

Stick Packs for Tropical Blends

Pineapple extract in stick packs dissolves into a sweet-sour, pale yellow drink with a clean tropical taste. Combine it with coconut, lime and mint flavors, and use barrier film because the fruit sugars attract moisture fast. A fill-weight check on the sachet line catches sticky powder early.

Formulation Notes

The powder is light yellow with a sweet, fruity pineapple aroma and a clear acid note. In water it disperses to a pale yellow, lightly hazy liquid. Sugars and organic acids make the dry powder quite hygroscopic, so pineapple extract can turn sticky quickly in an open container, especially in warm, humid rooms.

For a free-flowing blend, mix the extract into a larger carrier fraction before the mixer step and sieve the premix. Barrier film and a dry filling room keep sticks and sachets in shape. Once a container is opened, keep it tightly closed with the liner folded down, and store it away from heat and light.

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)

Final order quantities, lead times, packaging, documentation, and shipping arrangements are confirmed according to the selected product and commercial requirements.