Great for customizing flavor and sweetness. Infused with high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice concentrate or other humectants, Tree Top infused apples are an adaptable, shelf stable, dehydrated fruit ingredient that retains its soft texture, color and flavor under a variety of conditions. Flavor and sweetness are customized, so whatever your need, infused apples can provide the flavor.
Benefits of Low Moisture, Infused Dried Apples:
- Real fruit inclusion
- Remain shelf stable in a variety of applications
- Provide softer texture than normal dehydrated apples, but firmed than fresh, so piece identity survives preparation processes
- Have a moisture level that can be varied from 2% to 14%
- Can be infused to mimic the flavor of more expensive fruits
- Can be customized to your specifications for flavor and sweetness with flavors such as apple, apricot, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, grape, orange, peach, pineapple, pear, raspberry, strawberry and all tropical flavors
Applications:
- Bakery mixes such as cake, muffin and pancake mix
- Scones, bagels and specialty breads
- Dried fruit snacks
- Dried salad seasonings
- Sauces
- Hot and ready-to-eat breakfast cereals
- Fruit and granola bars
- Moisture extender in dough
- Cookies and cookie fillings
- Cake frostings, confections, and preserves
Fruit Serving:
1 serving = ⅓ cup diced @ 6% moisture = 27.8 g (infused with corn syrup)
Per USDA guidelines, 1 fruit serving = ½ cup
Let us work with you to create a product to take advantage of the latest fruit consumption recommendations. Incorporating a full serving of fruit into your product creates a marketable advantage.
Moisture:
- Moisture: 2% - 14%
- Water activity: .20 - .60
Packaging:
- Available in 30 and 40 pound cases
- Packaged in a 1.5 mil high density poly bag inside a corrugated box
Preservatives and Treatment Options:
Dehydration itself increases shelf life by lowering the availability of water to microorganisms that cause spoilage. Infused apples are not usually preserved with sodium sulfite. The infusion process involves slightly blanching the apples, which significantly reduces enzymatic browning associated with dehydration by inactivating the enzymes.