
Botanic Name: Spinacia Oleracea
Origin: China
English Name: Spinach Powder
French Name: Poudre d’Épinard
Hindi Name: Palak Powder
Also Known As: Dried Spinach Powder, Green Spinach Powder, Spinach Leaf Powder
Part Used: Leaves of Spinacia oleracea
Description: Spinach Powder is produced from the fresh leaves of Spinacia oleracea, an annual leafy green plant native to Central and Western Asia and now widely cultivated around the world. The plant typically grows 20–40 centimetres tall, forming clusters of smooth, tender leaves that range from bright green to deep emerald in colour. Leaves are oval to slightly triangular with soft edges and a moist, flexible texture when fresh. Harvesting takes place when the plants reach full leaf development, ensuring vibrant colour and consistent leaf size before processing.
After harvesting, the leaves are carefully washed to remove soil and natural debris, then gently dried using controlled air or low-temperature methods to preserve their natural green colour and delicate structure. Once fully dried, the leaves are finely milled into a smooth, free-flowing powder. This process maintains the botanical identity of the spinach while creating a uniform particle size that is easy to measure and blend. The powder retains a rich green hue and soft texture, reflecting the original appearance of the fresh leaves.
The finished Spinach Powder is visually uniform, finely textured, and bright green in colour. It remains lightweight and easy to handle, offering stable storage and consistent quality over time. The fine milling ensures smooth incorporation into blends and formulations while preserving the natural characteristics of Spinacia oleracea.
Uses: Spinach Powder is commonly used in culinary applications such as smoothies, soups, sauces, pasta dough, baked goods, and seasoning blends, adding natural green colour and vegetable content. It is also suitable for beverage mixes, cosmetic formulations, bath products, and craft projects where a finely milled green plant powder is desired. The powder is frequently included in educational botanical collections and decorative displays to demonstrate leaf processing in powdered form. Its smooth texture allows for easy blending with other ingredients, accurate measuring, and versatile use in both home kitchens and professional food or formulation settings, offering a convenient powdered alternative to fresh spinach leaves.
Storage: It should be kept in a cool/air conditioned room and should be kept away from moisture.
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