Carrot concentrate is made by heating the carrot’s natural juices to remove a proportion of the water content. The resultant mixture is significantly stronger than an NFC carrot juice, but also smaller in volume – making it easier for producers to transport.

Carrot juice concentrate is a versatile ingredient used in a wide range of food and beverage production, offering a natural color and flavor boost. It can be used as a concentrated form of juice or puree, or it can be diluted back to single-strength by adding water. Here’s a more detailed look at its applications:

Beverages:

• Used as a component in various fruit and vegetable juice blends, smoothies, and other beverages.

Food Processing:

• Integrated into the production of soups, sauces, dressings, and ready meals.

Dairy and Ice Cream:

• Serves as a natural colorant and flavor enhancer in dairy products like yogurt and ice cream.

Snack Bars and Baked Goods:

• Used as an ingredient in nutritional snack bars, baked goods, and confectionery.

Natural Coloring Agent:

• Carrot juice concentrate provides a natural source of color for various food and beverage applications.

Benefits of Using Carrot Juice Concentrate:

Cost-Effective:

• The concentrate is more economical to store and transport than single-strength juice due to its reduced water content.

Shelf-Stable:

• Concentrated carrot juice is more shelf-stable and can be stored for longer periods without refrigeration.

Versatile:

• It can be used in various ways, from adding a natural color to enhancing the flavor and texture of different products.

Nutritional:

• Carrot juice concentrate retains the nutritional value of carrots, including vitamin A and beta-carotene.