Z.A. Fruit is a leader in the fruit production industry offering freeze-drying services, particularly for fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, sour cherries, blackberries, and plums. Lyophilization, also known as freeze-drying, is a technique used to remove water from fruit at low temperatures under vacuum, preserving texture, color, flavor, and nutritional value.
The process of freeze-drying fruit involves the following steps:
Fruits are carefully selected, washed, and prepared for the lyophilization process.
The fruit is rapidly frozen to form ice crystals within it.
The fruit is placed in a vacuum chamber where the temperature is gradually increased, causing the water to transition directly from a solid to a gaseous state, bypassing the liquid state. This process removes moisture from the fruit, leaving it dry.
The dried fruit is carefully packaged in appropriate containers to preserve its freshness and quality.
Through freeze-drying fruit service, Z.A. Fruit enables its customers to have a secure and continuous supply of premium fruit throughout the year, with unchanged taste and all nutrients preserved.
The freeze-drying process preserves the majority of the fruit's nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it a nutritious and healthy choice.
Freeze-drying maintains the natural taste, color, and texture of the fruit, resulting in a product that is delicious and appealing for consumption.
Dry fruit obtained through freeze-drying has an extended shelf life compared to fresh fruit, allowing for long-term storage without loss of quality.
Dry fruit can be easily rehydrated to its original state by adding water, enabling quick preparation and consumption.