Description
Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) processed by lyophilization to preserve color, anthocyanin content, flavor, and cellular structure of the fresh fruit.
Deep purple-blue porous whole berries with crisp texture and intense blueberry aroma. Anthocyanin pigments retain bright color through processing and shelf life.
We supply food-grade Freeze-Dried Blueberry from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market formats include whole cultivated highbush blueberries, smaller wild lowbush blueberries (premium grade with higher anthocyanin), broken pieces for inclusion applications, and powder ground from broken pieces.
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering moisture, anthocyanin content, and microbiology.
Introduction
Blueberries have become one of the most prominent functional fruits in the global food industry, driven by research interest in anthocyanin pigments and their role in cardiovascular and cognitive health markers.
Freeze-drying preserves the full anthocyanin profile of fresh blueberries far better than conventional hot-air drying, which degrades these heat-sensitive pigments through oxidation and caramelization. Lyophilized blueberries retain 90 percent or more of original anthocyanin content.
Wild blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium), grown in cool temperate regions, contain higher anthocyanin levels and a more intense flavor profile than the larger cultivated highbush varieties (V. corymbosum). Both varieties are commercially available in freeze-dried form.
The fruit is the inclusion of choice for premium positioning in cereals, bars, and functional foods because the dry whole-berry format preserves the visual impact and bursting fresh-fruit flavor that lower-cost dehydrated alternatives cannot match.
Where it is used
- Breakfast cereal inclusions and granola toppings
- Trail mix and snack blend ingredients
- Bakery inclusions in muffins, scones, and quick breads
- Yogurt and dairy dessert toppings
- Smoothie and protein shake powder formulations
- Chocolate confectionery and coated snacks
- Tea and infusion blends
- Functional food and nutraceutical applications targeting antioxidant claims
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Deep purple-blue whole porous berries |
| Moisture | ≤ 4.0% |
| Anthocyanin content | ≥ 0.5% |
| Sugar (added) | 0% or per customer specification |
| Bulk density | 0.20 to 0.35 g/cm³ |
| Total plate count | ≤ 10,000 cfu/g |
| Yeast and mold | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25g |
| Variety | Cultivated or wild per customer specification |
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