Low-Moisture Puffs

Low-Moisture Puffed Apples provide the texture of freeze-dried fruits at a lower cost. Tree Top’s unique process of puffing apple pieces forces air into the cellular structure, causing each cell to puff up, giving a crisp, crunchy texture.

Size & Shape Examples

1/8″x 1″x NEC Low-Moisture Puffed Apples

3/4″x3/4″x1/4″ Low-Moisture Puffed Apples

3/8″x3/8″x3/8″ Low-Moisture Puffed Apples

Example Applications

RTE Cereals
Dry Baking Mixes
RTE Snacks
Snack/Energy Bars

Advantages

Shelf Stable
Excellent Neutral Base for Colors & Flavors
Various Sizes & Shapes for Piece Identity
Flavor Extenders
Low-Cost Transportation & Storage
Easy Handling & Reduced Labor Costs
Aw 0.10 – 0.30

Flavors

Puffed Apples can be formulated with natural colors and flavors to meet your specific customized needs.

Specifications

DESCRIPTION

1% – 3.5% Moisture

SIZE

Dices, Flakes, Slices, Chips

SERVING

One 1/2 Cup Serving of Sliced or Diced Apples

PACKAGING

Poly-lined Bags in Corrugated Fiber Case

STORAGE/SHELF LIFE*

<70º F – 2 Years

<45º F – 4 Years

MOISTURE

@ 3% H2O = approximately 6 Grams of Ingredient

*No treatment, other preservative treatments available

Certifications

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