What is freeze-drying?
Freeze-drying—also known as lyophilisation—first freezes the food and then removes ice as vapour under vacuum. Because the product stays at a low temperature during drying, much of its original structure, colour, aroma and flavour can be maintained.
The finished ingredient is dry, crisp and lightweight. It may be eaten as-is, milled into powder or rapidly rehydrated, making it a flexible choice for modern food products.
- No refrigeration needed for a properly packed dry product
- Fast rehydration for many recipes and preparations
- Recognisable fruit and vegetable appearance
Fruits and vegetables in the format your application needs.
The examples below show common possibilities. Availability, dimensions and specifications should be confirmed for each enquiry.
Bright flavour and natural visual appeal
- Strawberry
- Mango
- Banana
- Apple
- Pineapple
- Seasonal fruit options
Convenient ingredients for savoury innovation
- Green peas
- Sweet corn
- Carrot
- Beetroot
- Okra
- Spinach and herbs
Right-sized for production and presentation
- Whole or halves
- Slices
- Dices and pieces
- Crushed inclusions
- Granules
- Powders
Gentle in principle. Precise in execution.
Selection
Raw produce is chosen and reviewed for suitability.
Preparation
Cleaning, trimming and cutting create the required form.
Freezing
Prepared produce is frozen under controlled conditions.
Vacuum drying
Frozen moisture leaves the product by sublimation.
Inspection
The finished ingredient is reviewed against requirements.
Protective packing
Moisture-conscious packing helps preserve product condition.
Designed to move from concept to production.
Cereals & granola
Colourful fruit pieces and inclusions for breakfast products.
Snacks
Crisp standalone products or components of mixed snacks.
Bakery & confectionery
Decorations, fillings, flavour powders and visual inclusions.
Instant foods
Quick-rehydrating vegetables for soups, noodles and ready meals.
Beverage mixes
Fruit and vegetable powders for dry mixes and formulations.
Foodservice
Convenient pantry ingredients with minimal preparation waste.
Tell us the fruit or vegetable, format and application.
Include your estimated quantity, preferred packing and destination so we can give your enquiry useful context.
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