{"product_id":"kale-powder","title":"Kale Powder - Food Grade Bulk","description":"\u003cp\u003eKale Powder is a finely milled vegetable powder made from 100% dried kale, with no fillers or additives. It offers a convenient way to add the characteristic earthy flavour, green colour and plant-based character of kale to smoothies, savoury foods, baking and dry blends. Its natural green pigments also make it useful as a gentle botanical colourant in suitable food and DIY applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e♡ Why we love it: Kale powder is an exceptionally versatile pantry and maker ingredient. It gives you the character of leafy greens in an easy-to-measure dry format while also lending recipes and formulations a naturally soft green colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: 100% Kale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Brassica oleracea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Part: Leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Fine green vegetable powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Fillers Or Additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood Grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppearance: Green to olive-green powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAroma: Characteristic leafy, earthy aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavour: Earthy, leafy and mildly bitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable For: Food, beverage and selected DIY applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat It's Used For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding leafy-green character to smoothies and blended drinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixing into juices and powdered greens blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStirring into soups, sauces, dips and savoury dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding to breads, crackers, muffins and other baked goods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporating into pasta, noodles and savoury doughs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlending into seasoning mixes, dry food blends and savoury powders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating a soft natural green colour in suitable foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding botanical colour and visual character to selected soaps, masks, scrubs and other DIY formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Product Is For:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome cooks wanting an easy powdered leafy-green ingredient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoothie and greens-blend users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBakers and food makers looking for a natural green ingredient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIY makers wanting a plant-based light green colourant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall-batch makers working with botanical powders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Product Is Not For:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplications requiring a bright, standardised green dye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipes where a completely neutral flavour is essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a Smoothie Ingredient: Blend a small amount into fruit, vegetable or protein smoothies and adjust to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a Green Drink Ingredient: Stir or blend into juices, shakes and powdered greens mixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a Savoury Ingredient: Add to soups, sauces, dips, stews and savoury fillings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a Baking Ingredient: Mix into breads, crackers, muffins or other baked recipes where a leafy vegetable flavour and green colour are suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a Dough Colourant: Add gradually to pasta, noodle or dumpling dough until the desired shade is reached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a Natural Food Colourant: Start with a small amount and increase gradually. The finished shade will vary according to concentration and the other ingredients in the recipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a Botanical DIY Colourant: Disperse a small amount into the formulation and test in a small batch first. Natural green plant pigments can change or fade during processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing Tip: Mix thoroughly with other dry ingredients before adding liquids to help distribute the powder evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSafety Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse according to the intended food or formulation application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep tightly sealed and protect from moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural colour, flavour and aroma may vary slightly between batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen using as a DIY colourant, test a small batch first as botanical pigments can behave differently in different formulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep dry powder out of reach of young children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is this kale powder made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It is made from 100% dried, powdered kale with no fillers or additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can kale powder be used in smoothies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. It can be blended into smoothies, juices and other greens-based drinks, where it adds an earthy leafy flavour and green colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can kale powder be used as a natural green colourant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Kale naturally contains green plant pigments and can give foods and suitable DIY formulations a soft green to olive-green shade. It is best treated as a botanical colourant rather than a standardised dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will the green colour stay the same during cooking or soap making?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Not necessarily. Natural green plant pigments can change with heat, pH, processing and storage, so the finished shade may become softer or more olive-toned. Small-batch testing is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does kale powder dissolve in water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It disperses through liquids rather than dissolving completely, so some fine plant sediment or opacity is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does kale powder taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It has a characteristic leafy, earthy flavour with a mild natural bitterness, which becomes more noticeable at higher inclusion levels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Products - Bulk","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":56041998811304,"sku":"EN-20223429","price":129.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":56042029940904,"sku":"EN-20223430","price":249.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":56042029973672,"sku":"EN-20223431","price":479.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/3111\/7152\/files\/Kale.webp?v=1791308096","url":"https:\/\/essentiallynatural.co.za\/products\/kale-powder","provider":"Essentially Natural","version":"1.0","type":"link"}