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Honey powder, also known as spray-dried honey powder, is made from natural liquid honey as main raw material, mixed with maltodextrin, rice starch and other carriers, produced via filtration, low-temperature concentration and spray drying. It fully retains the aroma and flavor of natural honey, solving the pain points of liquid honey such as difficult transportation, easy fermentation, crystallization and stickiness, and serves as mainstream natural sweetener for food industry and instant solid beverage raw materials.Core AdvantagesNatural flavor: pure honey floral fragrance, free of artificial flavors and synthetic sweeteners, ideal for clean label products;Easy application: good powder flowability, customizable mesh size 80–120 mesh, mixes evenly with milk tea powder, cocoa powder and meal replacement powder without caking;Low logistics cost: no cold chain required, resistant to fermentation, 25kg bags convenient for sea export, 18-month shelf life;Multi-function: provides sweetness, aroma enhancement, moisture retention and coloring, heat-resistant, suitable for hot & cold processing.Main ApplicationsInstant milk tea powder, hot chocolate powder, meal replacement solid drinks, cereal breakfast, bakery pastries, candy, instant ginger jujube powder, functional health powder, commercial beverage base; bulk exported to food factories in Southeast Asia, Middle East and Africa.Basic SpecificationsAppearance: light yellow fine powder; honey solids content adjustable on demand; customizable mesh 80–120; packed in 25kg food-grade paper bags with inner liner, store in cool dry place, shelf life 18 months.Advantages over liquid honeyLiquid honey easily crystallizes, leaks during long-distance transport and ferments in summer; honey powder is stable dry powder compatible with solid production lines, greatly cutting factory loss and storage cost.

A ready-to-use instant solid beverage mainly composed of cocoa powder, blended with sugar, milk powder or non-dairy creamer, emulsifiers, stabilizers and flavorings.Usage: Stir with hot water or hot milk to make a rich, creamy hot chocolate drink in seconds.Types: Dairy, non-dairy, low/no sugar, high-cocoa (≥30%) premium versions.Features: Good solubility, rich aroma, smooth & thick taste. Widely used in households, cafés, hotels, vending machines, bubble tea shops and baking.Benefits: Easy storage, long shelf life, cost-effective. A top “comfort & mood drink” in cold seasons and an all-year staple for food service.Health & Clean Label Lead InnovationLow/No Sugar: 34.7% of sales in 2025 use erythritol/stevia instead of sugar.Clean Label: 0 trans fat, no artificial flavors, fewer additives. High-cocoa (≥30%), organic, vegan lines grow fastest.Functional: Added prebiotics, collagen, fiber, adaptogens (reishi/ashwagandha).

Vegan Creamer, also known as plant-based creamer, is a dairy-free, 100% plant-derived alternative to traditional dairy creamer. It is made from plant oils (coconut, palm, oat), plant proteins (soy, pea, almond), maltodextrin, and emulsifiers, processed via emulsification, homogenization, and spray drying.Key Features: Lactose-free, cholesterol-free, no animal protein, no dairy ingredients. Ideal for vegans, lactose-intolerant consumers, and health-focused diets.Forms: Powder (instant, most common), liquid (coffee-specific).Applications: Coffee, milk tea, bubble tea, baking, desserts, instant beverages.Difference from Regular Non-Dairy Creamer: Regular non-dairy creamer often contains sodium caseinate (milk protein) (not vegan). Vegan Creamer uses only plant sources with zero dairy.The industry has completed 3 generations of tech upgrades:Gen 1: Physical blend (coconut oil + almond flour), prone to separation;Gen 2: Enzymatic hydrolysis (plant protein breakdown), improved stability, 12-month shelf life;Gen 3: Supercritical extraction (precision plant fat separation), dairy-like taste, 60% less saturated fat.2025–2026 new launches focus on clean label, no additives, organic certification.China is the fastest-growing market，contributing 47% of global growth in 2025。B2B (tea/coffee/baking) accounts for 90% of demand; major chains fully adopted vegan creamer in 2025. Domestic tech breakthroughs: 30% lower cost than imports，exports to SE Asia, Middle East, Europe surge.

Many people confuse hot chocolate powder with pure cocoa powder. Pure cocoa is made from defatted crushed cocoa beans with bitter taste, while instant hot chocolate powder is blended with cocoa powder, sugar, milk powder and non-dairy creamer for rich sweet and mellow flavor.Three mainstream types dominate the market: regular sweet, low-sugar and sugar-free. Classic sweet formula is widely sold in supermarkets and vending machines; low-sugar versions are favored by coffee shops and bakeries for healthy consumption.Most cocoa beans are originated from Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana in West Africa, while premium cocoa comes from Ecuador and Peru. Chinese-made hot chocolate powder is popular for household brewing and exported in bulk to Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia for beverage factory production.It can be mixed with hot water or milk for hot drinks, or made into iced chocolate, milkshake and baking filling, resulting in steady global market demand.

Natural beef powder is processed from fresh beef, beef bone and beef fat via high-temperature boiling, meat soup extraction, concentration and spray drying, widely applied as core savory raw material in modern food manufacturing. Featuring fine powder texture and superior solubility, it dissolves quickly in water to restore authentic beef broth flavor with rich natural meat aroma and high protein content.Two mainstream types are available: pure raw beef extract powder with original natural taste, and thermal processed beef powder with intensified roasted beef umami via Maillard reaction. Widely used in instant noodle seasonings, hot pot base, pre-cooked food, meat products, puffed snacks and brine marinades for industrial production; chain noodle shops and central kitchens adopt it for standardized soup making; household cooking uses it for soup, stir-fry and braised food to upgrade freshness instead of chicken essence and MSG.Driven by global clean-label trend, Halal-certified, low-sodium and additive-free beef powder gains huge export demand to Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe and America, favored by Chinese food factories and Halal food manufacturers overseas. Boosted by booming prefabricated food and chain catering industry, domestic and overseas sales of Chinese beef powder keep steady growth year by year. www.hengfood.com