Bulk Blackcurrant Powder Supplier — Freeze-Dried Whole-Fruit (Blackcurrant Fruit Powder, Ribes nigrum) & Spray-Dried Juice, USDA & EU Organic Available, B2B Wholesale

Written by Jonathan, Valeherb · Reviewed by Dr. Xiaoyan Qiu · Updated June 2026

Valeherb supplies blackcurrant powder (also called blackcurrant fruit powder or cassis powder, Ribes nigrum) in bulk wholesale, made from 100% real blackcurrant berries — the deep-purple, anthocyanin-rich fruit that is also very high in vitamin C. It is not blackcurrant seed oil and not a standardized extract. Two grades are available: a freeze-dried whole-fruit powder (Organic available) and a spray-dried juice powder with maltodextrin. Below: a quick-spec panel, the two grades, the disambiguation “blackcurrant powder” needs, and full sourcing criteria.

Our Two Grades

The drying method is the main decision. It changes the colour, how much anthocyanin and vitamin C survive, the texture, how it dissolves, and the label. Both grades start from real blackcurrants. Only the freeze-dried grade is available organic.

Blackcurrant Powder, Seed Oil, Extract, “Currants”: Which One?

“Blackcurrant” attaches to a few different products, so this is worth getting right before you order.

• Blackcurrant fruit / berry powder (Ribes nigrum). The dried, milled berry. This is what we sell. “Blackcurrant powder,” “blackcurrant fruit powder,” “cassis powder,” and “blackcurrant juice powder” all mean this.
• Blackcurrant seed oil is a different product. It is the oil pressed from the seeds, valued for GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) and used in supplements and cosmetics. We sell the fruit powder, not the seed oil.
• Blackcurrant extract is different. It is an anthocyanin-standardized concentrate, more processed and more concentrated than a whole-fruit powder. Our powder is the food fruit, not a standardized extract.
• “Currants” in baking are not blackcurrants. Dried “currants” (Zante currants) are small dried grapes, a different fruit entirely. Blackcurrant is the Ribes nigrum berry.
• Cassis is the same thing. Cassis is simply the French name for blackcurrant.

Anthocyanin Colour, Vitamin C & Drying

Two things define blackcurrant. The colour is anthocyanin — mainly the glucosides and rutinosides of delphinidin and cyanidin, which together make up almost all of the fruit’s pigment,^[1] making blackcurrant one of the richest natural anthocyanin sources and a strong natural colour. Like all anthocyanins it is pH-responsive, reading purple-red in acidic bases and shifting bluer as pH rises. The fruit is also very high in vitamin C. Both anthocyanins and vitamin C are sensitive to heat, light, and oxygen,^[2] so processing matters: freeze-drying the whole fruit at low temperature with no carrier keeps the most colour, anthocyanin, and vitamin C, while the spray-dried juice grade uses a maltodextrin carrier that helps encapsulate and protect the pigment as it dries.^[2] Both grades hold their colour best stored cool, dark, and dry.

Nutritional Composition (Naturally Occurring)

As a whole-fruit powder, blackcurrant powder carries the fruit’s natural parts. Levels move with cultivar, origin, ripeness, season, and drying method, so the list below describes what the fruit naturally contains rather than guaranteed standardized values.

• Anthocyanins — the deep purple pigments (mainly delphinidin and cyanidin glucosides and rutinosides); blackcurrant is one of the richest fruit sources, and they also work as a colour contribution^[1]
• Vitamin C — blackcurrant is naturally very high in vitamin C, well above many common fruits^[2]
• Other polyphenols — flavonols and phenolic acids naturally present in the whole fruit^[1]
• Fibre and potassium — naturally present, with the whole-fruit grade keeping the skin and seeds

Applications by Category

• Natural colour: an anthocyanin-rich whole-fruit powder for clean-label purple colour, where regulations permit
• Beverages & drink mixes: spray-dried juice powder for fast, clear dispersion and an intense cassis flavour and colour in drinks, cordials, electrolyte and sports mixes
• Supplements, capsules & sachets: an anthocyanin- and vitamin-C-rich whole-fruit ingredient for clean-label blends
• Dairy & frozen: yogurt, ice cream, and plant-based formats wanting a purple colour and tart berry note
• Bakery & confectionery: natural purple colour and a tart berry flavour in fillings, coatings, and baked goods kept away from high heat
• Nutrition & sports blends: colour, vitamin C, and whole-fruit solids for berry, antioxidant, and recovery blends

Sourcing & QC Criteria

Regulatory Guidance

• United States: blackcurrant is sold as a food and dietary-supplement ingredient — DSHEA applies for supplements. Organic grades require USDA NOP certification covering the raw fruit and the processing facility. FDA-registered facility (21 CFR Part 111) for supplement supply
• European Union: established food use (not a novel food); organic grades require EU Organic certification (EU 2018/848). For cosmetic use, the INCI sits under Ribes nigrum (e.g. Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Fruit Extract) — confirm the exact INCI for the form
• China: blackcurrant (hēi cù lì) is grown in the northeast and is an established food; supplied with full export documentation and organic certification where required

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