Black Goji Berry Powder (also called Black Wolfberry Powder, botanical name: Lycium ruthenicum) is a fine dark purple fruit powder made from dried black goji berries, a wild berry native to arid high altitude regions of Northwest China.
It is different from common red goji berries (Lycium barbarum). Black goji is well known for high content of anthocyanins, natural antioxidants.
Two main commercial grades:
Freeze dried whole fruit powder: 100% fruit, no additives, retains maximum nutrients and anthocyanins.
Spray dried juice powder: made from black goji juice, usually with maltodextrin as carrier, better water solubility.
Key features
Appearance: Fine dark purple powder
Rich in anthocyanins, polyphenols, polysaccharides, vitamins and mineralsPMC
Widely used in functional beverages, dietary supplements, smoothie blends, bakery, dairy products and superfood formulations
How to make Black Goji Berry Powder?
There are two main industrial production methods: Freeze dried whole fruit powder (100% pure fruit) and Spray dried juice powder (water soluble, usually with maltodextrin carrier).
1.Freeze Dried Black Goji Berry Powder (Pure Fruit Powder)
Best for retaining anthocyanins; no additives, partially water dispersible
Raw material selection & sorting Pick ripe, intact fresh black goji berries (Lycium ruthenicum), remove damaged, moldy or rotten fruits.
1.Cleaning Rinse berries to wash off dust and surface impurities.
2.Pre freezing Quick freeze fresh berries at low temperature ( 40℃ ~ 60℃) to lock nutrients.
3.Lyophilization (freeze drying) Under high vacuum, ice sublimes directly into vapor, removing moisture without high heat; keeps anthocyanins intact.
4.Low temperature crushing & wall breaking Grind freeze dried berries into fine powder under low temperature environment (heat will destroy anthocyanins).
5.Sieving & metal detection Sieve to get uniform particle size, remove coarse particles.
6.Quality inspection & sealed packaging Test moisture, microbiology, anthocyanin content, then pack in moisture proof, light proof containers.
2.Spray Dried Black Goji Juice Powder (Instant Soluble Powder)
High water solubility, often added with maltodextrin as carrier, widely used in beverages
1.Raw material selection & washing Select qualified black goji berries and clean thoroughly.
2.Juice extraction Crush and press berries to get black goji juice, filter out seeds and pomace.
3.Filtration & clarification Remove fine solid impurities from juice.
4.Low temperature vacuum concentration Concentrate juice under vacuum to increase solid content, avoid high temperature damage to anthocyanins.
5.Add carrier (optional) Mix with maltodextrin to improve spray drying performance and powder flowability.
6.Spray drying Atomize concentrated juice into tiny droplets in spray dryer; hot air evaporates water instantly to form dry powder particles.
7.Sieving, quality control & packaging
What are the benefits of Black Goji Berry Powder？
Black Goji Berry Powder (Lycium ruthenicum) is well known for its high anthocyanin content, together with goji polysaccharides, vitamins and trace minerals.
Main Nutritional Benefits
1.High powered antioxidant support Rich in anthocyanins and polyphenols. These compounds help neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, supporting healthy aging and skin condition.
2.Supports immune system function Contains black goji polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamin C and minerals (zinc, iron). These nutrients help maintain normal immune response as part of a balanced diet.
3.Eye nourishing nutrients Provides anthocyanins and carotenoids. These plant compounds are beneficial for eye health and may help ease eye fatigue from long time screen use.
4.Natural nutritional supplement Loaded with multiple vitamins, minerals and 18 kinds of amino acids. It can be added to drinks, smoothies and food to boost daily nutrient intake.
5.Natural food colourant The deep purple anthocyanins deliver a natural purple blue colour for beverages, dairy and confectionery, no artificial pigments needed.
FAQ for Black Goji Berry Powder
Q1: What is the difference between freeze dried and spray dried black goji berry powder?
A: Freeze dried powder is 100% whole fruit powder, no carrier added, retains high anthocyanin content, partial water dispersible. Spray dried powder is made from black goji juice, usually with maltodextrin as carrier, excellent water solubility for beverages.
Q2: Why does black goji berry powder change color in water?
A: It contains natural anthocyanins. The color will turn purple in neutral water, blue in alkaline water and red in acidic water. This is a natural characteristic, not quality problem.
Q3: What is the main ingredient?
A: Botanical name: Lycium ruthenicum. Freeze dried grade: 100% black goji berry. Spray dried grade: black goji juice + maltodextrin (carrier). No artificial pigments, no preservatives.
Q4: What are the common applications?
A: Functional drinks, smoothie mixes, dietary supplement sachets, bakery, dairy products, natural food coloring and superfood blends.
Q5: Is it vegan / non GMO?
A: Yes, it is vegan, non GMO, no animal derived ingredients.
Q6: What certifications can you provide?
A: We can supply COA, heavy metal test, microbiology report. Organic, Halal, Kosher are available upon request.
Q7: What is your MOQ?
A: MOQ is 1 kg for sample order. Bulk order can be discussed. Samples are available for quality evaluation.
Q8: How should I store black goji berry powder?
A: Store in cool, dry, dark place, sealed tightly. Avoid high temperature and direct sunlight to protect anthocyanins.
Q9: Is this a medicine?
A: It is a natural food ingredient, not a pharmaceutical product.
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Post time: Aug-31-2026