Spinach flakes
Spinach flakes
Spinach flakes are made by carefully drying and slicing fresh spinach leaves, preserving their natural flavor, color, and nutrients. They provide a convenient, ready-to-use ingredient for soups, sauces, gravies, curries, stews, pasta dishes, smoothies, baked goods, and seasoning blends. Rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, spinach flakes not only enhance the taste and appearance of dishes but also support overall health, including immunity, bone strength, eye health, and digestion. Their long shelf life, concentrated nutrition, and versatility make them a popular choice in both home kitchens and commercial food production.
Description
Spinach Flakes are made by carefully dehydrating fresh spinach leaves to retain their natural color, flavor, and nutrients. They provide a convenient, long-lasting ingredient for soups, stews, sauces, smoothies, and salads. Rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and antioxidants, spinach flakes support overall health, including bone strength, immunity, and digestion, while adding a fresh green flavor to culinary dishes
History
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is believed to have originated in Persia (modern-day Iran) over 2,000 years ago and was later introduced to Europe during the Middle Ages. Valued for its nutritional and medicinal properties, spinach became a staple in kitchens worldwide. To preserve its nutrients and make it convenient for cooking, drying techniques were developed, resulting in spinach flakes. These flakes retain the flavor, color, and essential vitamins and minerals of fresh spinach while offering long shelf life and ease of use. Today, spinach flakes are widely used globally in soups, sauces, instant mixes, baked goods, and seasoning blends.
Specification
| Product Name | Spinach flakes |
|---|---|
| International Name | Spinacia oleracea Dehydrated Flakes |
| HSN Code | 0704 90 90 |
| Packaging | Customized |
| Type | Dehydrated Vegetable Flakes |
Features & Characteristics
| Color | Green to Dark Green |
|---|---|
| Storage Type | Store in a cool, dry, and airtight container away from sunlight and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | 2 Years |
| Instruction For Use | Rehydrate in water before cooking or add directly to soups, stews, sauces, smoothies, and salads as desired. |
Ingredients
| Nutrients | Rich in dietary fiber, protein, iron, calcium, vitamins, and antioxidants. |
|---|---|
| Minerals | Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus |
| Vitamins | Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate |
| Protein | 25–28 g |
| Fats | 3–4 g |
Uses & Benefits
Uses :
Spinach flakes are a versatile and convenient ingredient widely used in culinary and food processing applications. They can be rehydrated and added to soups, sauces, gravies, curries, stews, pasta dishes, omelets, and smoothies, or used directly in seasoning blends, instant mixes, snacks, and baked goods. Spinach flakes provide natural flavor, color, and nutritional value, retaining essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants from fresh spinach. Their long shelf life, ease of use, and versatility make them popular in both home kitchens and commercial food production for enhancing taste, health benefits, and convenience in a variety of dishes.
Turmeric Uses & Benefits :
Spinach flakes offer numerous health benefits along with their culinary uses. They are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, iron, calcium, and antioxidants, which support immunity, bone health, and eye health. The high fiber content aids digestion and promotes gut health, while phytonutrients like lutein and zeaxanthin help protect against oxidative stress. Spinach flakes provide concentrated nutrition in a convenient form, making it easy to incorporate the health benefits of fresh spinach into daily meals.
