Freeze-Dried Pineapple
FruitBuys supplies 100% freeze-dried pineapple (Ananas comosus) from Vietnam as chunks, dice and slices, in bulk for food manufacturers and in retail packs for private-label brands. Every lot ships against two release values measured on the same sample, 3–5% moisture and water activity ≤0.30, and every full container ships with a lot-specific COA (ethephon included for EU-bound containers). Queen pineapple from the Mekong Delta gives the pieces a deep natural gold, a strong aroma and a sweet-tart bite with no sugar added.
We supply through an integrated model: FruitBuys owns the product file (specification, signed golden sample, release rules, lot certificates and export documents) and audited partner factories produce to it. You approve one defined product, not a sample and a promise.
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Product specification
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product | Freeze-dried pineapple, 100% pineapple, no added sugar, no sulphite, no anti-caking agent |
| Varieties | Queen (main source); MD2 in limited volume on request; variety named per contract |
| Origin | Vietnam |
| Fresh fruit intake | 15–17° Brix; fruit below 12° rejected |
| Moisture | 3–5% at release, AOAC 934.06 vacuum oven |
| Water activity | ≤0.30 at 25 °C, ISO 18787; latest baseline surveillance result 0.246 |
| Colour | Natural golden yellow; ΔE <3 against the signed golden sample |
| Foreign material | None; metal detection before packing (typical sensitivity Fe 1.5–2.0 mm, stainless steel 2.0–2.5 mm) |
| Microbiology (release specification) | Salmonella not detected in 25 g; E. coli <10 cfu/g; total plate count ≤10,000 cfu/g; yeasts and moulds ≤100 cfu/g; tests listed per lot on the COA |
| Pesticides | Destination limits; ethephon tested by LC-MS/MS on fresh fruit and finished lot, LOQ 0.01 mg/kg |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Shelf life | 12 months at ≤25 °C, RH ≤60% in the original unopened foil bag with desiccant; 18–24 months in cool storage at ≤18 °C, RH ≤50% |
| Storage | 22 ± 2 °C, 55 ± 5% relative humidity, away from light; pallets 30 cm from walls, 15 cm off the floor |
Values are release targets. Periodic third-party baseline surveillance shows the process capability behind them: water activity 0.246 at 25 °C, Salmonella not detected in 25 g, E. coli below 10 CFU/g, and aflatoxins, lead and arsenic below the limit of quantification. Every full container is released against its own lot COA from an ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory; trial and LCL orders ship with the factory release QC report and the latest baseline report, with third-party testing of a trial lot available at net laboratory cost and credited back in full on the first full container.
Nutrition
| Per 100 g | US basis | EU basis |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 378 kcal | 1,532 kJ / 361 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | <0.5 g (saturates 0 g) |
| Carbohydrate | 89 g total | 82 g available |
| Sugars, all naturally occurring | 71.5 g | 72 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | none added |
| Dietary fibre | 7.7 g | 7.7 g |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 4.5 g |
| Potassium | 1,140 mg | 1,140 mg |
| Sodium / salt | 23 mg | 0.06 g salt |
The two columns describe the same fruit: the US panel counts total carbohydrate, while the EU counts available carbohydrate and fibre at 2 kcal/g. On these values a 100% pineapple SKU supports “no added sugars”, “high fibre” and “high in potassium” in the EU, and “0 g added sugars” with “good source of fiber” in the US; the full claim table is in is freeze-dried pineapple good for you?
Typical values for 100% freeze-dried pineapple; natural variation by origin, season and ripeness applies. Lot nutrition panel available for label artwork.
Formats
| Format | Typical size | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Chunks | 12 ± 2 mm | Retail snack pouches, trail mix |
| Dice | 3–10 mm | Cereal, granola, bars, chocolate, yogurt toppings |
| Slices / rings | Whole cross-section, no sugar added | Retail packs, garnish; replaces sugar-infused dried rings |
| Powder | Mesh per specification | Beverages, smoothie mixes, fillings; see the freeze-dried pineapple powder buyer’s guide |
Size tolerance and fines limit are agreed per SKU. Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme freeze-drying does not switch off; for unheated dairy or gelatin products a blanched, low-bromelain lot is available on request. Which cut suits which recipe is set out in will freeze-dried pineapple stay crisp in yogurt, bars or bakery?
Packaging
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bulk | 1–5 kg sealed aluminium-foil PE bags, gently vacuumed so they sit flat, with a food-grade desiccant sachet, in 5-ply export cartons; no nitrogen flush (inflated bags waste carton space and crush pieces) |
| Export carton | 5-ply, 58 × 28 × 34 cm, 5–7 kg net depending on cut and packing method |
| Retail / private label | 30 g, 50 g, 100 g, 500 g aluminium-foil zip pouches, or as requested |
| Barrier | PET 12 / Al 7 / PE 80 laminate; silica desiccant 10 g per kg in bulk bags; seal strength above 20 N/15 mm |
Container loading follows a written moisture plan (container floor below 18% moisture, pallets below 22%, rain covers, calcium chloride desiccant poles). Details in how long does freeze-dried pineapple really last.
Commercial terms
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| MOQ | Not required; samples of 1–5 kg by air; full container loads give the lowest freight per kilogram and a lot-specific COA |
| Private label / OEM / ODM | From 500 kg per SKU |
| Production capacity | 100 tons/year |
| Samples | 3–5 working days |
| Production lead time | 20–30 days for a 20 ft container, after deposit and specification sign-off |
| 20 ft container, floor-loaded | 550 cartons, about 2,750–3,850 kg net at 5–7 kg per carton |
| 40 ft high cube, floor-loaded | about 1,100 cartons, 5,500–7,700 kg net (±5% by cut) |
| Payment terms | T/T 40% deposit, 60% before shipment or against copy of B/L; L/C at sight |
| Port of loading | Cat Lai Port or Tan Son Nhat Airport |
| Shipping terms | FOB, CIF, DDP (sea and air freight) |
| Pricing | Quoted per format, grade, packaging and Incoterm |
Freeze-dried pineapple fills a container by volume, not weight, so compare quotes on landed cost per usable kilogram. See how much fresh pineapple makes 1 kg of freeze-dried pineapple.
Quality and documents
- Lot COA per full container from an ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory, with lot code, method, limit and result for the core release set: moisture, water activity, total plate count, yeasts and moulds, E. coli and Salmonella
- Baseline surveillance reports from periodic third-party testing: lead, arsenic and aflatoxin; reports available on request
- Trial and LCL orders: factory in-house release QC report plus the latest baseline report; third-party testing of the trial lot at net laboratory cost, credited back in full against the first full-container order
- Extended and market tests (Listeria, Enterobacteriaceae, cadmium, pesticide multi-residue, ethephon for EU-bound shipments): coordinated with ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories in Vietnam before stuffing, 3–5 working days
- Production records on request: fruit intake, drying, sorting, packing and fruit-to-product conversion
- Pre-shipment sample: 100–200 g in two sealed foil pouches with desiccant, drawn from the packed lot and sent by courier within 24–48 hours
- Signed golden sample and a retained sample from every container lot, held for the full shelf life (up to 24 months)
- Facility certification: HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC (qualified processing facility), HALAL and US FDA Facility Registration at partner facilities; certificate numbers, scope and expiry provided with the quotation
- Market documents: EUR.1 certificate of origin for EVFTA, nutrition and label inputs for US, EU and GCC formats; a phytosanitary certificate is issued with every shipment as part of FruitBuys’ standard export dossier
Sample approval and bulk comparison are covered in why is the bulk shipment different from the sample?
Import and labeling
- HS direction: 0804.30 (pineapples, fresh or dried) for 100% pineapple; 2008.20 if sugar or other ingredients are added. Not 0813, which excludes pineapple. For US entries, the national line sits under 0804.30 in the US tariff schedule.
- EU: 0% duty under EVFTA with an EUR.1 certificate, instead of the 5.8% third-country rate on CN 0804 30 00, as shown in the EU tariff database (TARIC). The EU ethephon limit for pineapple is 1.5 mg/kg on whole fresh pineapple from 19 August 2026.
- US: partner facilities hold US FDA Facility Registration for your FSVP file; Prior Notice before arrival.
- Nutrition labeling: US and EU panels for 100% freeze-dried pineapple are in the Nutrition section above; final label values come from the lot nutrition panel FruitBuys runs on your commercial lot, never from fresh-fruit tables.
Details in why do EU borders reject pineapple, and what must a freeze-dried lot carry to clear?
Seasons and supply
Queen pineapple from the irrigated Mekong Delta (Tiền Giang, Long An, Kiên Giang, Hậu Giang) is harvested all year, with the nearby Central Highlands as supplementary supply. Every farm sits within a few hours’ drive of FruitBuys in Ho Chi Minh City, so ripeness and spray records are checked in the field, and fruit reaches the freezer within 24–48 hours of harvest. A buffer of around 10 tonnes of frozen pineapple at −18 °C keeps dryers running between harvest peaks. Allocation by quarter is agreed per contract. Why Vietnam, and which variety to choose, is covered in should you source freeze-dried pineapple from Vietnam?
Verify the sample
- On arrival, check water activity (≤0.30) and moisture (3–5%) against the COA.
- Compare colour and cut size with the signed golden sample.
- Check every pouch seal and confirm the desiccant sachet is present and dry.
- For dairy or gelatin products, run a pilot for the bromelain effect through your full shelf life.
FAQ
What moisture and water activity do you release at?
3–5% moisture and water activity ≤0.30, both measured on the same sample. A lot that fails either is not shipped.
Is it 100% pineapple?
Yes: no added sugar, no sulphite and no anti-caking agent. The US label shows 0 g added sugars; EU labels add “contains naturally occurring sugars”.
How much fresh pineapple goes into 1 kg?
About 18–22 kg of whole fruit, or 9–11 kg of trimmed flesh, depending on fruit sweetness and season.
How long does it keep?
12 months at ≤25 °C, RH ≤60% in the original unopened foil bag with desiccant; 18–24 months in cool storage at ≤18 °C, RH ≤50%.
Does it need refrigerated shipping?
No. In sealed foil packs it ships in a standard dry container, loaded against condensation.
Is it ready to eat?
Yes, for lots released for ready-to-eat use. Because freeze-drying removes water rather than killing bacteria, those lots are released only with three pieces of evidence: the partner factory’s hazard analysis, its washing and post-drying monitoring records, and lot results showing Salmonella not detected in 25 g, with Listeria added as an extended test where your market or customer requires it.
Do I get a COA for my lot?
Yes, for full-container orders. Trial and LCL orders ship with the factory release QC report and the latest baseline surveillance report.
Can you pack under our brand?
Yes, OEM/ODM from 500 kg per SKU. FruitBuys fixes the product specification first, then the pouch and label.
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- Application (snack, inclusion, topping, bakery, beverage, private label)
- Format and size
- Variety preference, if any
- Packaging: bulk or retail pouch size
- Destination market and port
- Volume per shipment and delivery months
- Required documents and certifications
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