What Are Flavor Powders & How Are They Used?

WHAT IS A FLAVOR POWDER?

A flavor powder is a flavoring agent that comes in powder or dry form instead of liquid. Flavor powders are ideal for flavoring products that must be kept dry; they are designed for powder formulas that require dry flavoring agents. Flavor powders are the perfect option when liquid flavoring cannot be used. For example, you can use flavoring powders to flavor electrolyte powders, protein powders, and dry instant mixes.

USAGE GUIDELINES FOR FLAVORING POWDERS:

The starting usage is around .25% to 1% by weight of total ingredients in your application and up to 4%, depending on the application.

HOW TO USE POWDERED FLAVORINGS:

Flavor powders are perfect for adding to dry mixes and are even used in some old-school baking applications. Some of the best applications for flavor powders are:

  • Powdered energy drinks
  • Electrolyte powders
  • Superfood powders
  • Powdered creamers
  • Powdered drink mixes
  • Dry jello-mixes
  • Instant coffee mixes
  • Cotton candy sugar floss
  • Powdered toothpaste
  • Protein powders
  • Supplements
  • Nutritional yeast
  • Dry rubs
  • Broth powders

Flavoring powders are excellent for dry food applications and are the perfect alternative to liquid flavoring.

MORE ON FLAVOR POWDERS:

We offer regular flavor powders, sugar-free flavor powders, and super-concentrated flavor powders.

Our flavor powders are:

  • Unsweetened- Although our regular flavors contain dextrose, they will not impart sweetness in your application because of the small usage ratio.
  • Concentrated (recommended usage is 0.25% - 4% based on the weight of total ingredients, depending on the application)
  • Water-soluble

Ingredients for Regular Flavor Powders: dextrose, natural or organic flavor.

Ingredients for Sugar-Free Flavor Powders: gum arabic, natural or organic flavor.

Ingredients for Super-Concentrated Flavor Powders: dextrose, natural or organic flavors.

OVER FLAVORING YOUR PRODUCT WITH FLAVOR POWDERS

You’ll know you’ve over-flavored your food if there is a medicinal, chemical, or minty taste on your palate. You have used too much flavor powder if you are burping the flavor long after finishing your meal. The key is to use just enough flavor powder to tease the taste buds. Doing so will make the food or drink delectable, and people will want to eat or drink more of the food or beverage.

ENJOY A VARIETY OF FLAVOR POWDERS

At Nature’s Flavors, our flavor chemists have created hundreds of savory and sweet flavoring powders, such as allspice, apricot, blackberry, bourbon, caramel corn, cayenne, cheese, garlic, Irish cream, jasmine, nutmeg, peach, rum, and more. You can even create custom flavor powders with Nature’s Flavors. We’ve created a collection of flavoring powders perfect for manufacturers, caterers, restaurants, gourmet bakeries, chefs, and cooking enthusiasts. Made with natural ingredients, these natural flavoring powders and organic flavor powders will enhance the flavor of your food.