100% Real Fruit and Vegetable Powders (Freeze-dried)

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Some key facts about freeze dried products

  • Moisture content is around 2% with water activity usually under 0.1
  • Shelf life is typically 18-24 months for Freeze Dried fruits and vegetables and 6-12 months for cheese and yoghurt
  • Freeze Dried ingredients offer almost instant rehydration in hot or cold water/milk.
  • Freeze Dried ingredients will absorb the level of water to take them back to their original state.
  • The bulk density of freeze dried ingredients is usually low. They offer great visual value for a given weight of product.
  • The freeze drying process is great for maintaining colour, flavour and nutrient content of the original fruit/vegetable.

Freeze dried ingredients are most suited to applications that require:

  • Long shelf life at ambient temperature.
  • Large visible pieces that look like the original fruit or vegetable.
  • A totally authentic flavour.
  • High intensity natural colours
  • Instant or rapid re-hydration in hot or cold water or milk.
  • A crispy texture that melts in the mouth.
  • Clean ingredient declarations
  • No added sugar
  • No E numbers, additives or carriers

List of existing applications

  • Breakfast cereals
  • Cereal bars
  • Confectionary
  • Instant soups & meals
  • Speciality teas
  • Retail herbs
  • Snack foods
  • Biscuits & bakery products
  • Smoothies
  • Nutritional products

Organickosher and halal certifications are available for many individual products.

 

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