Dragon fruit peel powder with enhanced antioxidant properties
Introducing dragon fruit peel powder, a natural antioxidant-rich ingredient that enhances phenolic and betacyanin contents while reducing harmful chemicals in food products. Ideal for health-focused food formulations.
Overview
Dragon fruit peel powder (DFP) is an innovative natural ingredient designed to enhance the nutritional profile of food products. Rich in phytochemicals, DFP significantly increases total phenolic and betacyanin contents, boosting antioxidant activity as measured by ferric-reducing antioxidant power. This enhancement helps reduce malondialdehyde and dietary advanced glycation end products, offering a healthier alternative without compromising taste and texture.
Technical specifications
Preparation Process:
- Source Fresh Peels: Obtain and ensure dragon fruit peels are contaminant-free.
- Initial Cleaning: Thoroughly wash peels with clean water to remove impurities.
- Epicarp Removal: Separate the epicarp from the rest of the peel.
- Drying Process: Dry peels in a hot air oven at 60 °C for 12 hours.
- Grinding and Sieving: Grind dried peels into fine powder and sieve using a No. 40 mesh for uniformity.
- Storage: Store the resulting powder in polyethylene foil bags at −20 °C to preserve bioactive properties.
Applications: DFP can be incorporated into health-focused food formulations, providing natural antioxidant benefits that may improve consumer health outcomes.
Technology readiness level
Currently at Technology Readiness Level 2, this technology has been formulated and tested in a laboratory setting. Further development and validation are necessary to advance to higher readiness levels and commercial application.
About Persistence Data Mining
Persistence Data Mining Inc., which rebranded as Soilytics Inc. in November 2024, is an AgTech company that provides advanced soil fertility diagnostics. The company developed the Soilytics platform, which utilizes proprietary hyperspectral imaging technology and advanced algorithms to replace traditional, time-intensive chemical soil testing with faster, physics-based analysis. This technology is designed to create accurate, granular soil nutrient maps, allowing farmers, agronomists, and land managers to optimize fertilizer application, improve crop yields, and enhance soil health while reducing environmental impacts such as runoff.
By offering near real-time insights into soil health and nutrient management, the company helps agricultural stakeholders navigate challenges such as soil degradation and rising input costs. Their solution is intended to streamline the process of creating prescription maps, moving beyond the inefficiencies of manual lab-based sampling. The company, which has been recognized with industry honors such as an R&D 100 Award, works with partners in the precision agriculture market to integrate its digital diagnostic capabilities into broader farming operations.
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