Fruit powders are made from dried fruit ground to a fine powder. They keep for a long time, take up little space and give you fruit flavour without refrigeration, which makes them handy in any kitchen.
- Start with half to one teaspoon and adjust to taste.
- Strong flavours (camu camu, amla, noni) are best mixed with sweeter ingredients.
- Orange and watermelon powders are milder and suit drinks and baking.
- Keep sealed and dry, they absorb moisture and clump.
Camu camu
A small, very sour Amazonian fruit, well known as a natural source of vitamin C. The powder is tart, so blend it into smoothies with banana, mango or yoghurt rather than taking it plain.
Amla
Also called Indian gooseberry. Amla powder is sour, slightly bitter and astringent. It is traditional in Indian cooking and drinks and is often mixed with honey, juice or yoghurt.
Noni
Noni has a strong, distinctive taste. Mix a small amount into a smoothie with stronger fruit flavours. If you have kidney problems or take regular medicines, speak to a healthcare professional first.
Orange powder
Bright and citrusy. Stir into water for a quick orange drink, mix into cake batter and frosting for natural flavour and colour, or add to marinades.
Watermelon powder
Light, sweet and refreshing. It makes a simple summer drink and is lovely in ice lollies, sorbets and as a natural colour for baking.
Easy ideas
- Fruit water: stir half a teaspoon of orange or watermelon powder into cold water.
- Smoothie boost: add a teaspoon of camu camu to a banana and yoghurt smoothie.
- Yoghurt swirl: mix amla powder with honey and stir through plain yoghurt.
- Baking: replace a spoonful of flour with orange powder for a citrus note.
Storage
Keep fruit powders in a sealed jar, away from steam and sunlight, and always use a dry spoon.
Products mentioned in this article
Camu Camu Powder
From ₦5,000
100g to 1kg
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Amla Powder
From ₦4,000
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Noni Powder
From ₦4,000
100g to 1kg
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Orange Powder
From ₦5,000
100g to 1kg
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Watermelon Powder
From ₦5,000
100g to 1kg
Choose sizeFrequently asked questions
How much fruit powder should I use?
Begin with half to one teaspoon and adjust. Strong, sour powders need less.
Can I bake with fruit powders?
Yes. Replace a small part of the flour or add a teaspoon for flavour and colour. Heat can reduce some flavours.
Why has my powder gone hard?
It has absorbed moisture. Keep it sealed and dry, and use a dry spoon.
Please note: this article is for general information and is not medical advice. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medicines or have a medical condition, speak to a qualified healthcare professional before using herbs or supplements.
