Watermelon Powder is a high-quality fruit juice powder derived from fresh watermelons, spray-dried into a convenient and shelf-stable powdered form. This Halal-certified ingredient captures the refreshing, light sweetness and natural flavour of watermelon, making it a popular choice for food, beverage, and nutraceutical formulations.
Naturally rich in lycopene, citrulline, Vitamin C, and natural fruit sugars, Watermelon Powder provides both authentic flavour and functional nutritional benefits. It dissolves easily and delivers a clean, refreshing flavour profile across applications.
Applications:
- Beverages (watermelon drink mixes, smoothies, flavoured waters, sports drinks)
- Bakery & Confectionery (watermelon-flavoured candies, gummies, gelatin desserts)
- Dairy & Desserts (sorbet, ice cream, popsicles, yogurts)
- Nutraceuticals (citrulline supplements, hydration blends, sports nutrition)
Key Features & Benefits:
- Natural watermelon flavour & aroma
- Contains lycopene, citrulline, and Vitamin C
- Light natural pink colour contribution
- Halal-certified & food-grade quality
- Popular for sports nutrition and hydration-focused formulations
How watermelon powder is made
Watermelon juice is mostly water and natural sugars, so it cannot be spray-dried on its own; a carrier such as maltodextrin is added. The juice share decides the flavour and colour, and the carrier counts on the ingredient list. Ask for the juice-to-carrier ratio and the sugar content.
Colour and citrulline
The pink colour comes from lycopene, which fades with heat, light and oxygen, so packed products need light protection and a short heat history. Watermelon also contains the amino acid citrulline, but the amount varies with variety and with how much rind is used. If you plan to mention citrulline, ask for a measured value. For a concentrated carotenoid see Lycopene.
Handling
Fruit juice powders are very hygroscopic and cake quickly. Keep packs sealed and dry, and use a flow agent in dry-blend drinks if needed.
What the research says
- A 2023 meta-analysis of 9 randomised trials found that watermelon consumption lowered systolic blood pressure, total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, but raised fasting blood sugar, with no effect on diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, BMI or body fat. The authors call for longer, larger trials. [1]
- A 2025 meta-analysis in middle-aged and older adults found that watermelon intake did not improve measures of arterial stiffness or blood-vessel function, while the amino acid L-citrulline taken as a supplement did improve one of them. The authors note there are few watermelon studies. [2]
- These studies used watermelon fruit, juice or extracts, not a carrier-dried powder.
These summaries describe published research on the ingredient. They are not claims for any finished product; claims on finished products must meet the rules of the market where they are sold.
References
- Karimi E, et al. Watermelon consumption decreases risk factors of cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2023;202:110801. doi:10.1016/j.diabres.2023.110801
- Luo P, et al. Effects of L-citrulline supplementation and watermelon intake on arterial stiffness and endothelial function in middle-aged and older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Front Nutr. 2025;12:1632952. doi:10.3389/fnut.2025.1632952
Halal certification
This ingredient is listed as “Watermelon Powder” on FC Materials’ Halal certificate (Sijil Pengesahan Halal, MS 1500:2019), issued through the Penang Islamic Religious Council (MAINPP) and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). Reference JAKIM.700-2/3/1 105-07/2022, valid until 15 October 2028. Ask us for a copy.
What to ask for on the certificate of analysis
- Juice content and carrier with ratio
- Sugars, moisture, solubility and colour
- Citrulline or lycopene, if claimed, with the method
- Heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury)
- Microbiology: total plate count, yeast and mould, E. coli, Salmonella
- Batch number, manufacture and retest dates; compliance with the food additive specification of your market (for example JECFA or the Malaysian Food Regulations)
