What is freeze drying?

Freeze-dried fruit

Freeze-dried fruit is lightweight and very crunchy. It is not frozen fruit as it claims, but a name of the special drying method in which only the water is removed from the fruit. This preserves up to 97% of the nutrients present. In other words, an ideal way to ingest more fruit or decorate dishes. Freeze-dried fruit is pure nature and contains no added substances.

What is freeze-dried fruit?

Freeze-dried fruit is fruit that has been made tenable by removing almost all the moisture from the fruit, while retaining the flavor and nutrients. This makes the fruit lighter, crunchier and more intense in flavor. Most people put freeze-dried fruit in their yogurt, oatmeal, ice cream, baking dish or eat it as a snack. Unlike regular fruit, freeze-dried fruit keeps longer. All while containing no added sugars or other additives. So pure fruit, but without the fruit juice.

How is fruit freeze-dried?

Freeze drying works as follows: fresh fruit is frozen at extremely low temperatures down to -80 degrees Celsius. Then the air pressure is greatly reduced so that the vacuum immediately evaporates the ice cream without first liquefying it. This makes the fruit crisp and keeps it flavorful and healthy. According to some manufacturers, freeze-dried fruit - if stored in the right conditions - can last for decades. Freeze-drying is often used to incorporate healthy products into food inexpensively, as in this case with several fruits. After processing, freeze-dried fruit must be sealed and moisture-proof packaged.

Difference between dried fruit and freeze-dried fruit

Both dried fruit and freeze-dried fruit are excellent methods of preserving fruit longer without losing nutritional values. Removing moisture reduces the likelihood of mold growth, allowing the fruit to keep longer.

The main difference between dried and freeze-dried fruit is that dried fruit retains a third of its original moisture content and freeze-dried fruit retains almost nothing. This makes dried fruit slightly smoother and tougher in flavor than freeze-dried fruit. In addition, dried fruit often requires preservatives to make the products long-lasting. The advantage of dried fruit is that it has a sweeter taste. Freeze-dried fruit tastes more pure and intense.

Difference between frozen fruit and freeze-dried fruit

Just like between dried fruit and freeze-dried fruit, there is also a difference between freeze-dried fruit and frozen fruit. In fact, many people mistakenly think that the two are the same. However, there is a big difference: frozen fruit is simply fresh frozen fruit, whereas with freeze-dried fruit, the moisture is extracted from the fruit. For this reason, frozen fruit is a lot less crunchy than the freeze-dried variety. Therefore, frozen fruit is only delicious in mixes and shakes, while freeze-dried fruit is also great as a snack or incorporated into ice cream and baked goods.

Variations of freeze-dried fruit

There are an awful lot of variations of freeze-dried fruits. The most popular fruits are: raspberries, cherries, strawberries, apples, redcurrants, blackcurrants, blueberries, mango, cranberries and blackberries. In addition to the fruits themselves, you can also buy freeze-dried powder. For this, you simply add the flavor and vitamin of the fruit in question to a dish. Ideal for healthy shakes or cakes and pies.

What can you use freeze-dried fruit for?

The easiest way to consume freeze-dried fruit is to eat it as a snack or snack. It is also great to incorporate into a snack mix with different ingredients, such as nuts. In addition to snack, you can eat freeze-dried fruit just fine with cereal, yogurt or ice cream. It is also a great way to get your vitamins while traveling. After all, it weighs almost nothing.

Because of its concentrated flavor, freeze-dried fruit is a great way to add intense fruit flavor (and often color) to a recipe without adding extra liquid; in other words, pure nature. Because it is so crunchy, it can also be crumbled or powdered as a garnish to enhance the appearance of a dish. You can pulverize it yourself into a fine powder in a blender or food processor. You can also buy ready-made fruit powder.

This is what you cook and bake with freeze-dried fruit

Freeze-dried fruit is suitable as an addition for desserts as for savory dishes. Specifically, many people use it for: waffles, muffins, pancakes, cookies, cereal mix, yogurt mix, panna cotta, chocolate mousse, milkshakes, smoothies and as a snack. There are numerous dishes on the Internet that incorporate freeze-dried fruit.

What nutrients are in freeze-dried fruit?

Freeze-dried fruit retains almost all the nutrients (97%) of the fruit in question, with the exception of some fiber. With no added sugars or other ingredients, freeze-dried fruit offers many benefits.

Freeze-dried fruit storage

Store freeze-dried fruit in a cool, dark, dry place in its original packaging. After opening, store fruit in an airtight plastic bag or container to preserve its flavor, color and texture. Moisture changes the texture of freeze-dried fruit, so it is important to store it in an airtight container after opening. Unopened, freeze-dried fruit can last up to 30 years*, but only if stored under ideal conditions. Therefore, freeze-dried food is also a popular option for emergency packs. We package freeze-dried fruit with a shelf life of 8-24 months if kept unopened, in the right conditions!

Freeze-dried fruit for entrepreneurs

Are you a business owner looking for an inexpensive supply of fruit powders and freeze-dried fruit? Then take a look at our page for bulk packaging. We have a large and economical offer for bakeries, chocolateries and patisseries, for example. For specific requirements or questions, please contact us to discuss the possibilities. Our latest products can be found on this special page.