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Shaanxi Lingkang Times Biotechnology Co., LTD
Kale powder is spray-dried from mature kale leaves (Brassica oleracea var. acephala). It is used as a vegetable ingredient in solid beverages, meal replacement blends, baked goods, snack bars, and seasoning mixes. This page is for buyers sourcing kale powder in bulk for B2B formulation, not for retail consumers.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Fine powder, bright to deep green |
| Flavor | Mild, characteristic of kale, no off-notes |
| Moisture | ≤ 8.0% |
| Ash | ≤ 14.0% |
| Particle size | 80–100 mesh, ≥ 95% pass |
| Bulk density | 0.35–0.55 g/mL |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 0.5 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 0.5 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 0.1 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.05 ppm |
| Total plate count | ≤ 10,000 CFU/g |
| Yeast & mold | ≤ 1,000 CFU/g |
| Coliforms | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative / 25 g |
| Pesticide residues | Conforms to EU 396/2005 or client standard |
If your target market requires different limits — USDA NOP, EU organic, Japan JHOSPA, Korea MFDS — tell us before quoting.
Harvest. Leaves cut at 60–80 days after transplant, transported to the facility within 6 hours.
Wash. Bubble washer + spray rinse to remove soil and field residues.
Blanch. Hot water at 90–95 °C for 60–90 seconds. This step inactivates polyphenol oxidase (PPO) and peroxidase; it is not for cleaning.
Cool & dewater. Cold-water cooling, then belt press to 55–60% moisture.
Dry. Spray dryer, inlet 160–180 °C, outlet 80–90 °C, or hot-air belt dryer at 120–150 °C as alternative.
Mill & sieve. Pin mill, then 80/100 mesh screen. Oversize returns to the mill.
Metal detect & pack. Ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless-steel detectors before packaging.
We run two parallel lines so an organic batch can stay separate from a conventional batch. Shared lines mean cross-contamination is controlled by validated CIP, not by hope.
1 kg / 5 kg — food-grade PE bag inside aluminum foil pouch.
20 kg / 25 kg — double PE liner inside kraft paper drum.
Custom labels, smaller retail packs, and 500 g sample cans available on request.
Pallet: stretch-wrapped, ISPM-15 wooden pallet (or plastic pallet on request). 20°FCL loads about 8–10 MT depending on pack size.
Kale powder mixes 1:5 to 1:10 (w/w) with apple, pineapple, or lemon juice powder to round out grassy notes. In protein bars it typically sits at 3–8% of the formula; above 10%, the green flavor dominates. For RTM (ready-to-mix) beverage powders, pair it with matcha, moringa, or spirulina at 20–40% of the vegetable blend. We can share a starting formula if you send us your target nutrition panel.
Each lot ships with:
COA from our in-house lab (HPLC, ICP-MS, microbiological).
Third-party reports from SGS, Eurofins, or Intertek — optional, charged at cost.
MSDS, allergen statement, GMO statement, BSE/TSE statement.
Process flow chart and site audit reports available on NDA.
Certifications in place: ISO 22000, HACCP, HALAL, KOSHER. Organic (EU/USDA/JAS) and conventional both available.
Sample: 100–500 g, shipped by express, paid by the buyer.
Trial order: 25 kg, mixed specs allowed to fit one courier box.
Bulk lead time: 7–15 days for stock specs, 25–30 days for new specs.
Payment: T/T 30/70 for first orders, negotiable after two clean shipments.
Tell us your target market, your finished product type, and the spec you need. We will come back with a quote and a COA from the closest matching batch within 24 hours.