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Bulk kale formats for manufacturing

Kale Ingredients (Bulk)

Source bulk kale ingredients for food and beverage manufacturing through PFVN, Inc.’s network of established processors. This page summarizes key options—Juice Concentrate, Puree, Powder, and Frozen— with buyer-ready guidance on specifications, applications, packaging, and quality documentation.

Available formats
Concentrate • Puree • Powder • Frozen
Programs
Conventional & Organic options*
Best for
Beverage • Smoothie • Culinary • Dry Blends

*Availability depends on origin, crop year, specification, and processor program. Ask us what’s currently available for your destination and timeline.

Fast scoping: For kale programs, align early on fiber/particle size and acceptable bitterness/green notes. These details strongly impact finished taste and process performance.

Bulk kale ingredient formats: concentrate, puree, powder, frozen

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Overview Formats Specs Applications Stability notes Packaging FAQ

Kale ingredient overview

Kale (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica) is used in beverages and foods for its green vegetable character, natural color contribution, and “wellness blend” positioning. In formulation, kale can provide:

  • Flavor: fresh green notes with mild-to-moderate bitterness (program and processing dependent).
  • Color contribution: green hue in puree/frozen formats; stability depends on pH, heat, oxygen, and time.
  • Body & texture: puree adds cloud and viscosity; fiber level affects mouthfeel and filtration.
  • Blend support: common in “greens” blends with apple/pear, citrus, ginger, cucumber, and pineapple.

When to choose each format

  • Puree: best for smoothie bases and products needing body/cloud; specify particle size.
  • Concentrate: efficient dosing in beverage bases; useful when you need lower freight.
  • Powder: dry handling for mixes, supplements, and bakery/snack systems.
  • Frozen: minimal processing for smoothies and culinary systems; cold chain required.

Common blend partners

  • Base fruit: apple/pear, pineapple (rounds bitterness; improves drinkability).
  • Citrus lift: lemon/lime (brightness and perceived freshness).
  • Functional/culinary: ginger, mint, cucumber (greens-style blends).
  • Color & aroma: kiwi, mango (body + tropical top notes).

Note: Kale intensity can vary. If taste is critical, define acceptable bitterness/green-note limits and consider a pre-shipment sensory approval.

Available kale formats

Kale Juice Concentrate

Kale juice concentrate is produced by removing water to raise soluble solids (°Brix/solids). It’s commonly used for efficient dosing in “greens” beverage bases and blended systems where kale supports vegetable character.

What buyers specify

  • Target solids/°Brix (program-dependent; specify range or minimum)
  • pH / titratable acidity range aligned to your formulation
  • Sensory: green intensity + bitterness limits (off-note exclusions)
  • Color expectations (natural variation exists)
  • Micro limits, shelf-life target, and storage lane (ambient/chilled/frozen)
  • Packaging: drums/totes and pallet configuration

Typical applications

  • Greens beverage bases and blends
  • RTD juice blends (vegetable-forward)
  • Functional drink systems (program-dependent)
  • Culinary reductions and savory bases

Formulation note: Kale concentrate can read stronger after heat processing—share your thermal process so the best program can be selected.

Kale Puree

Kale puree is produced from processed leaf material and is valued for green vegetable identity, natural cloud, and body. Programs may be supplied aseptic or frozen depending on processor lane.

What buyers specify

  • Solids/°Brix and pH range (aligned to your process)
  • Fiber/particle size (sieve spec) for pumpability and mouthfeel
  • Color expectations and sensory intensity (bitterness/green notes)
  • Heat treatment / aseptic requirements (as applicable)
  • Packaging: aseptic bags, drums, totes; frozen puree options

Typical applications

  • Smoothies and smoothie bases
  • Vegetable-forward RTD blends (cloudy)
  • Soups, sauces, dips, savory bases
  • Prepared foods needing green identity

Tip: If your line uses fine screens or tight pumps, request a sieve/particle target to avoid fiber-related issues.

Kale Powder

Kale powder is used when you need low water activity, easy storage, and dry blending for mixes and food systems. Programs vary by dehydration method and may differ in color intensity and flavor strength.

What buyers specify

  • Dehydration style and expected color intensity (program-dependent)
  • Moisture target and micro limits
  • Particle size / flow properties and dust control needs
  • Flavor strength + bitterness limits
  • Packaging: lined cases/bags/drums + shelf-life target

Typical applications

  • Dry beverage mixes and smoothie powders
  • Bakery mixes, crackers, snacks
  • Seasoning systems and savory blends
  • Functional blends (program-dependent)

Processing note: If color is critical, share your finished matrix and storage conditions—greens can shift with heat and time.

Frozen Kale

Frozen kale supports year-round production while protecting vegetable character. Programs often include IQF, blocks, and frozen puree depending on supplier.

What buyers specify

  • Form: IQF chopped/leaf, blocks, or frozen puree (program-dependent)
  • Sorting level and foreign material expectations
  • Micro limits and lot traceability
  • Pack style: bag-in-box, poly-lined cases, foodservice packs
  • Cold chain: storage temperature and transit requirements

Typical applications

  • Smoothies and foodservice blends
  • Prepared foods, soups, sauces
  • Low-heat processes where fresh notes matter
  • R&D and pilot production programs

Tip: If you’re using frozen kale in beverage bases, specify screening/filtration limits and acceptable fiber.

Typical specifications (what to ask for)

Specs vary by origin and processor program. Use this checklist to align procurement, QA, and R&D quickly. If you share your end product and process, we’ll narrow the spec to what matters most.

Parameter How it’s typically specified
Solids / °Brix Defined per format (concentrate vs. puree). Specify target range or minimum.
pH / acidity Target range based on flavor profile and processing.
Fiber / particle size Puree: sieve/particle target for pumpability and mouthfeel. Frozen: cut size or puree specification.
Color expectations Define a practical range (natural variation exists). Share heat step and packaging if color matters.
Sensory profile Green intensity + bitterness limits; off-note exclusions (sulfurous/oxidized notes).
Microbiology Limits depend on intended use (RTD, frozen, cooked). Request a standard aligned to your process.
Certifications USDA Organic / Kosher / others upon request (where available).
Packaging Drums/totes/aseptic bags for liquids; lined cases/bags for powders; frozen-rated packaging for frozen items.
Storage & shelf life Ambient/chilled/frozen depending on format and program. Confirm temperature and remaining shelf life at ship.
Traceability Lot IDs, origin/country of origin, crop year (if required), retain sample expectations (if needed).

Guidance only: Vegetable programs vary widely. Confirm final values on the COA for each lot.

Applications by category

Common manufacturing uses for kale ingredients:

  • Beverages: greens blends, smoothie bases, vegetable-forward RTD blends, functional drinks (program-dependent)
  • Dairy: smoothie-style dairy beverages and blended applications (process-dependent)
  • Bakery/snacks: savory crackers, baked snacks, doughs, seasoning blends
  • Culinary: soups, sauces, dips, dressings, savory bases

Buyer tip: Share your target kale % and bitterness tolerance—this drives the right program (puree vs. concentrate vs. powder).

Quick rule: Puree/frozen for body and identity, concentrate for efficient dosing, powder for dry systems.

Processing & stability notes (especially for beverages)

Flavor behavior: Kale “green notes” can intensify or shift with heat processing and oxygen exposure. If your finished product is sensory-critical, define bitterness limits and consider pre-shipment sensory approval.

Color behavior: Green color can shift with heat, pH, and time. Share your process and packaging conditions if shade consistency matters.

Fiber management: Puree and frozen formats can introduce fiber that affects filtration and mouthfeel. Specify a sieve/particle target and tell us your screening/filtration constraints.

Crop variation: Natural variation occurs across origins and seasons. Define acceptable ranges and approval steps for consistent production.

Packaging & storage guidance

Packaging: Concentrates and purees commonly ship in drums or totes, and some puree programs use aseptic packs. Powders typically ship in lined cases or bags. Frozen programs require frozen-rated packaging and palletization.

Storage: Depending on program, concentrates/purees may ship ambient, chilled, or frozen. Frozen formats require cold chain. Confirm temperatures and shelf life for your receiving plan.

Documentation: COA and supporting quality documents are typically available. If you need USDA Organic, Kosher, allergen statements, pesticides/heavy metals, or additional testing, include it in your inquiry so the right program is quoted.

Traceability: Industrial programs generally include lot IDs and origin details. If you require enhanced traceability, specify it upfront.

Quote-ready message: Format + target solids/°Brix + pH/acidity + fiber/particle requirement + packaging (drum/tote/aseptic) + annual volume + ship-to + lane (ambient/chilled/frozen) + process (pasteurized/UHT/retort/bake) + timeline.

Kale FAQ

Which format is best for smoothie bases?

Use puree or frozen when you need body and natural cloud. If filtration is tight, define a sieve/particle target.

How do I manage bitterness in kale programs?

Specify acceptable bitterness/green-note limits, share your blend partners (apple/citrus/ginger), and consider a pre-shipment sensory approval step.

What should I specify for kale powder?

Define moisture and micro targets, particle size/flow properties, and the desired color/flavor strength for your dry application.

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