A flavor-customized, shelf stable alternative. 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 Infused Apples:
- Can be infused to mimic the flavor of more expensive fruits with flavors such as apple, apricot, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, grape, orange, peach, pineapple, pear, raspberry, strawberry and all tropicals
- Excellent neutral base for other color and flavor profiles
- Various sizes and shapes for different piece identities
- Provide softer texture than normal dehydrated apples, but firmed than fresh, so piece identity survives preparation process or freezing
- Low-cost transportation and storage
- Easy handling and reduced labor costs
- Low-cost alternative to fresh or frozen apples
- Remain shelf stable in a variety of applications
- Have a moisture level that can be varied from 2% to 14%
Applications:
- Cookies and cookie fillings
- Doughnuts and fritters
- Scones, bagels, and specialty breads
- Fruit and granola bars
- Granola cereals
- Muffins
- Pastry fillings
- Dried Fruit Snacks
- Snack cakes and pies
- Hot and ready-to-eat cereals
- Dry cake, muffin, or pancake mix
- Stuffings
- Sauces
- Dried Salad Seasoning
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, 40 and 50 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.