Carrot Powder – Dried Carrot Root Ingredient
Meerico Carrot Powder is a vegetable ingredient prepared from the dried and milled edible root of the carrot, Daucus carota. It offers a mild natural sweetness, an earthy note and the orange tones typical of orange carrots, which makes it relevant to soups, sauces, seasoning blends, bakery products and savoury snacks. Meerico works as a supplier, trader and exporter from Ahmedabad, India, serving food businesses and buyers in domestic and overseas markets.
- Dried carrot root
- Vegetable powder
- Food ingredient use
- Bulk and export enquiries welcome
Carrot Powder Product Details
This summary covers the identity, botanical source and intended use of the ingredient. Technical values such as moisture, particle size, carotenoid content, nutritional data and microbiological limits vary by batch, so request the current specification from Meerico before you finalise a purchase or a formulation.
- Product name: Carrot Powder
- Also described as: Carrot root powder, dried carrot ingredient
- Botanical name: Daucus carota (cultivated carrot: Daucus carota subsp. sativus)
- Plant family: Apiaceae
- Product category: Vegetable powder
- Part used: Edible root
- Ingredient format: Dried and milled carrot root powder; not carrot juice powder or carrot extract
- Flavour and aroma: Mildly sweet and earthy, characteristic of carrot
- Colour: Orange tones typical of orange carrots; shade can vary between batches
- Applications: Soups, sauces, seasoning and dry blends, bakery products, savoury snacks and convenience foods
- Supplier: Meerico, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India (supplier, trader and exporter)
- Supply options: Wholesale, bulk and export enquiries
- Technical parameters: Request the current batch specification
- Pack sizes and minimum order quantity: Confirm current options with Meerico
- Shelf life: Follow the current product label or supplier specification
- Documentation: Order-specific; confirm which documents are available before ordering
Meerico does not publish fixed technical figures on this page, because they should come from the specification that applies to the batch you are buying.
What Is Carrot Powder?
Carrot powder is made by drying carrot root and milling it into a fine, free-flowing ingredient. The carrot belongs to the species Daucus carota in the Apiaceae family, and the cultivated form is Daucus carota subsp. sativus. Only the edible root is used. For food manufacturers, the appeal is practical: a dry, measurable vegetable ingredient that carries carrot flavour and colour without the handling demands of fresh produce.
Orange carrots naturally contain carotenoids, including beta-carotene, which are responsible for much of their colour. How much of this survives in a finished powder depends on the carrot variety, growing conditions, drying method and storage, so this page does not quote a figure. If a defined carotenoid level matters to your product, ask Meerico whether batch-specific laboratory evidence can be provided.
It also helps to be precise about format. Dried and milled root powder is not the same as carrot juice powder or carrot extract. Those ingredients start from a different material or a different process, and they can behave differently in a recipe. When you compare quotations from different suppliers, check that each one describes the same ingredient format.
Quick Facts
- Botanical identity: Daucus carota, family Apiaceae.
- Plant part: Edible root.
- Format: Dried and milled vegetable powder.
- Flavour profile: Mildly sweet and earthy.
- Typical uses: Soups, sauces, seasonings, bakery and savoury snacks.
- Storage: Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture.
These points describe the ingredient in general terms. They do not replace a product specification or laboratory report for a particular batch.
Where Carrot Powder Fits in Food Formulation
Carrot powder suits dry and low-moisture systems especially well, because it adds flavour and colour without adding water. The applications below are common starting points for product development. Dosage depends on the recipe, so run small trials and record the results before committing to production volumes.
Soups and Sauces
Instant soup mixes, ready-to-cook bases and sauce preparations can use carrot powder for sweetness, body and a warm orange tone. Check how it disperses and hydrates in your own base.
Seasoning and Dry Blends
In spice mixes, seasoning blends and other dry food preparations, it can round out savoury flavours and contribute colour. Particle size and flow matter in blending, so confirm these on the specification.
Bakery Products
Breads, crackers, savoury biscuits and similar bakery items can be tested with carrot powder for flavour and colour. Test it at pilot scale, as it can influence dough handling and final appearance.
Savoury Snacks and Convenience Foods
Seasoned snack coatings, extruded snacks and convenience meal components are possible fits. Trials should confirm how the powder behaves through your process.
Vegetable-Based Formulations
Where a recipe is built around vegetables, carrot powder can add a familiar vegetable note and help standardise flavour from batch to batch without relying on fresh carrots.
Commercial Product Development
Food developers can evaluate it for new product concepts. Confirm the ingredient declaration, technical requirements and regulatory obligations that apply to the finished product and its market.
Flavour, Handling and Storage
Carrot powder generally tastes mildly sweet and earthy, with the recognisable character of cooked or dried carrot. Colour typically falls in the orange range, though the exact shade can shift with the carrot variety, drying conditions and batch. If colour consistency is critical to your product, agree the acceptable range with Meerico in advance and compare samples against your own standard.
Like most vegetable powders, it is sensitive to moisture. Keep it in a properly sealed pack or airtight food-grade container, stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Use clean, dry scoops and reseal the pack after each use, because moisture exposure can cause clumping and affect quality. Take shelf life and best-before details from the product label or the current supplier documentation, not from a general description.
What to Consider Before Buying
Start with the ingredient format: confirm that you are being quoted dried and milled carrot root powder and not carrot juice powder or an extract. Then decide which parameters matter for your application, such as particle size, moisture, colour, flavour and microbiological requirements, and ask for them in writing. Different applications tolerate different specifications, and suppliers do not all offer the same profile.
For commercial trials, share the intended application, quantity, packaging format and destination so the quotation reflects the real requirement. Ask which documents you will need for your market or customer, including laboratory reports or certificates, and confirm their availability for the specific order before you commit.
Supply from Ahmedabad for Domestic and Export Buyers
Meerico is an Ahmedabad-based supplier, trader and exporter of vegetable and fruit powders. We are not a manufacturer, and we coordinate supply around the buyer’s product, quantity, packaging and destination requirements. Enquiries are welcome from:
- Food manufacturers and food processors
- Ingredient distributors and wholesalers
- Importers and international buyers
- Retailers looking for packaged vegetable powders
Bulk Vegetable Ingredient Supply
Carrot powder can be discussed for wholesale and bulk orders as well as export shipments. Available quantities, pack sizes, packaging materials and delivery arrangements depend on current supply and the specific order, so they are confirmed through the enquiry process rather than listed here. To help us assess your requirement, include as much of the following as you can.
Wholesale and Bulk Quantity
Tell Meerico the volume you need and how often you expect to order. Minimum order quantities and availability are confirmed against that requirement.
Packaging Requirements
Share the pack type and size you prefer. Packaging options are confirmed according to current arrangements and the order.
Specifications and Application
Describe how you plan to use the powder and any parameters that matter, so the current specification can be matched against your needs.
Export Requirements
Provide the destination country and any import or documentation requirements. Shipping arrangements and commercial terms are reviewed for each order.
Documentation and Buyer Information
Documentation is handled order by order. Ask Meerico for the current product specification and tell us which certificates, laboratory reports or export documents your business needs, so their availability can be confirmed before purchase. Please do not assume that every document exists for every batch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is carrot powder?
Carrot powder is a vegetable ingredient made by drying carrot root and milling it into a fine powder. It is used where manufacturers want carrot flavour, colour and a convenient dry format in food formulations. It is a different ingredient format from carrot juice powder and carrot extract.
What is the botanical name of carrot?
Carrots belong to the species Daucus carota in the family Apiaceae. The cultivated carrot is classified as Daucus carota subsp. sativus.
Which part of the carrot plant is used?
The edible root is the part used. Carrot powder is prepared from the dried and milled root.
What are the common food applications of carrot powder?
Carrot powder is commonly evaluated in soups, sauces, seasoning and dry food blends, bakery products, savoury snacks, convenience foods and other vegetable-based formulations. Suitability depends on the recipe, so trial batches are advisable before commercial scale-up.
Is carrot powder the same as carrot juice powder?
No. Carrot powder made from dried and milled root is a different format from carrot juice powder or carrot extract. These ingredients are produced differently and can differ in composition, flavour and functionality, so confirm the exact ingredient format on the specification for your order.
Does carrot powder naturally contain beta-carotene?
Orange carrots naturally contain carotenoids, including beta-carotene. The amount in any given powder depends on the carrot variety, growing conditions, drying and storage, so no specific level is stated here. Ask Meerico whether batch-specific laboratory data is available if you need a defined value.
Does Meerico accept wholesale enquiries?
Yes. Meerico, based in Ahmedabad, India, accepts wholesale and bulk enquiries from food manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, importers, retailers and food processors. Quantities, packaging and commercial terms are confirmed for each requirement.
Can international buyers enquire about exports?
Yes. International buyers can enquire about export supply by sharing the destination country, required quantity, packaging needs and intended application. Export arrangements and documentation are confirmed order by order.
What documentation can be requested?
Buyers can ask Meerico about the current product specification, applicable FSSAI business documentation, and any laboratory reports, certificates or export documents needed for a specific order. Availability of each document is confirmed per product, batch and order and should not be assumed.
How can buyers request a quotation?
Contact Meerico through WhatsApp or the enquiry form and share the quantity required, intended application, packaging preference, delivery location or destination country and any specification requirements. The team can then respond with availability and commercial terms.
Enquire About Bulk and Export Supply
Contact Meerico, Ahmedabad, with your required quantity, packaging preference, intended application and delivery destination to discuss current supply options for carrot powder.