Dehydrated fruits powder

Aspect Spray-Dried Powder Freeze-Dried Powder
Drying temperature High Very low
Nutrient retention Moderate Excellent
Powder density High Very low
Rehydration Good Excellent
Cost Low High
Shelf life Good Excellent
Heat-sensitive actives No Yes
Industrial scale Excellent Limited


🧠 Which one should you choose?

  • Choose spray drying if:
    You need low cost, large volumes, good flowability, and can tolerate some nutrient loss.

  • Choose freeze drying if:
    You need maximum bioactivity, flavor, aroma, or medicinal value, and cost is secondary.

In simple terms:
Spray-dried = efficient & economical
Freeze-dried = premium & protective

If you want, tell me your application (food, pharma, supplements, agriculture, cosmetics), and I’ll recommend the optimal drying method + parameters for it.