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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p><strong>Carrot powder</strong> is a dehydrated food ingredient produced via spray drying or freeze-drying of fresh carrots. The process preserves carotenoids and fiber, yielding a fine, free-flowing particulate with high bulk density suitable for continuous industrial processing.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li>Dairy blending lines for nutritional fortification</li>
<li>Extrusion systems for snack bar manufacturing</li>
<li>Conveyor-fed mixers in beverage powder plants</li>
<li>High-shear homogenizers for soup bases</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
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<li>Storage: 15-20°C, relative humidity below 50%</li>
<li>Avoid direct sunlight to prevent pigment degradation</li>
<li>Maintain hopper pressure under 0.5 bar during pneumatic transport</li>
<li>Clean equipment weekly to prevent microbial buildup</li>
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