AGUAJE SPRAY-DRIED
Name of product: Aguaje spray-dried or aguaje´s extract powder
Scientific name: Mauritia flexuosa
Part used: Aguaje pulp
Origin: Peru
Description:
Aguaje spray dry powder is a fine powder that is obtained by processing the pulp of the aguaje fruit by aqueos extraction . Once processed, it is dehydrated by spray dryer method. The aguaje (mauritia flexuosa) is a fruit of the Peruvian jungle known as the "tree of life" and recognized for its high content of vitamin A (beta-carotene), essential for human consumption.
Benefits:
Its high content of vitamin A makes the fruit of the aguaje an unbeatable resource for the diet of children and pregnant mothers, as it helps in the formation and maintenance of healthy teeth, soft and bone tissues, mucous membranes and skin . Vitamin A helps improve vision, especially in dim light.
Uses:
- For direct consumption, alone or in preparations such as juices, smoothies, desserts, snacks, etc.
- In the food industry, for various formulations and product development.
- To make capsules and tablets.
Useful life: 2 years
Storage: Keep in a closed, cool and dry environment. Do not expose to light directly.
