Dehydrated Fruits & Vegetables are processed through the removal of moisture content to extend their shelf life while preserving most of their nutritional value, taste, and flavor. They are convenient for long-term storage and ideal for use in a wide variety of culinary applications such as soups, sauces, snacks, and bakery products.
Features:
Preserved Nutritional Value:
Dehydration helps retain essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Extended Shelf Life:
With moisture removed, the shelf life is significantly extended, preventing spoilage and decay without the need for refrigeration.
Compact and Lightweight:
Dehydrated fruits and vegetables are much lighter in weight and take up less space, making them cost-efficient for transportation and storage.
Easy Rehydration:
Rehydrating the product is quick and easy, restoring the original taste and texture when needed.
No Added Preservatives:
Often free from artificial preservatives, colors, or additives, making them a healthy and natural option.
Versatile Usage:
Suitable for direct consumption as snacks, or used as ingredients in soups, stews, desserts, and smoothies.
Grades:
Dehydrated fruits and vegetables are often categorized into different grades based on factors like quality, size, color, and overall appearance. Below are the common grades:
Premium Grade (Grade A):
Best quality product with optimal appearance, color, and texture.
Contains uniform size and minimal or no defects.
Retains maximum nutritional value and flavor.
Ideal for direct retail packaging, premium culinary applications, or export.
Standard Grade (Grade B):
Good quality but may contain minor color variations, uneven sizing, or slight defects.
Suitable for commercial processing in soups, sauces, and mixed products.
Economy Grade (Grade C):
Lower quality with noticeable color and size variations or small blemishes.
Often used in bulk for industrial or large-scale food processing.
