Popping Boba

Hydrocolloids Used in Popping Boba and Their Specific Functions
Popping boba (also known as popping boba balls or juice balls) is a spherical food product with a thin, gel-like membrane encapsulating a liquid center that bursts when squeezed or bitten . The manufacturing technology is based on spherification—a cross-linking reaction where sodium alginate reacts with calcium ions to form a gel network . Unlike traditional tapioca pearls, popping boba contains 90-95% liquid by weight, with membrane thickness of just 0.3-0.5mm . Under bite pressure of approximately 150-200 grams, these membranes rupture, releasing concentrated flavor .

Product Series Overview

Product Series	Core Ingredients	Key Features	Target Markets / Applications
Classic & Plant-Based Boba	Sodium Alginate, Calcium Lactate, Pectin, Carrageenan / Agar, Konjac Gum, Locust Bean Gum	Classic burst texture and rapid flavor release; plant-based/vegan alternative for vegetarian, Halal, Kosher needs	Lychee, passion fruit, water chestnut, yogurt popping boba; vegan/organic popping boba
Heat-Stable & Sterilized Boba	Gellan Gum, Konjac Gum, Carrageenan, Sodium Alginate, Calcium Chloride	Heat-irreversible gels; maintain particle integrity under hot-fill, high-temperature sterilization or canned applications	Hot-fill milk tea popping boba, sterilized ready-to-eat foods, canned dessert popping boba
Functional & Supplement Boba	Sodium Alginate, Gellan Gum, Gelatin, Glycerin	Nutrient carrier; encapsulates functional ingredients (DHA, lutein, probiotics, vitamins); improves consumer acceptance	DHA algal oil popping boba, probiotic popping boba, vitamin popping boba, melatonin popping boba
Character & Flavor Innovation Boba	Sodium Alginate, Gellan Gum, Calcium, flavor/essential oils	Novel flavor innovation; customizable regional and seasonal flavors; sensory and fun-oriented experience	Tequila popping boba, vinegar popping boba, wine flavor boba, tea/fruit/flower flavors
Custom Composite Boba	Sodium Alginate, Carrageenan, Pectin, Agar, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin	Comprehensive performance optimization; tailored multi-functional boba for texture, flavor, stability, and appearance	Multifunctional popping boba, combined-flavor popping boba, premium multi-scenario popping boba

Key Selling Points for International Clients

1. Technical Adaptability

All series have undergone?multi-country water hardness adaptability tests?(stable gel formation in both hard and soft water conditions)

Regulatory compliance support?available for different countries (FDA, EU, Halal, Kosher certifications)

2. Application Development Support

Custom blending services: Formula adjustments based on client's specific gel strength requirements, texture preferences, and cost targets

Application recipe development?to help clients quickly launch new products

3. Supply Chain Advantages

Standardized production process?ensures excellent batch-to-batch stability Packaging specifications can be?customized according to client needs?(industrial bulk packs/retail small packs/multi-language labels)

We offer different packing & size as required

500g /1kg

20kg / 25kg

25kg

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