Freeze-Dried Durian
FruitBuys supplies 100% freeze-dried durian (Durio zibethinus) from Vietnam as bites, cubes, slices, broken pieces, granules and powder, in bulk for food manufacturers and in retail packs for private-label brands. Ri6 is our standard cultivar; Monthong (DONA) is available on request, and the cultivar is named on every contract and COA. Every full-container order ships with a standard certificate of analysis for moisture (≤4.0% target), water activity (≤0.30), total plate count, yeasts and moulds, Salmonella and E. coli, measured on the lot itself. Extended tests such as cadmium, Auramine O and a pesticide multi-residue screen are available on request, paid by the buyer or agreed with the order size.
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 durian, 100% durian flesh, no added sugar, no sulphite, no preservatives |
| Cultivar | Ri6 standard; Monthong / DONA on request; cultivar named per contract and per lot, not interchangeable |
| Origin | Vietnam (Mekong Delta, South-East, Central Highlands) |
| Fresh fruit intake | Flesh Brix ≥28°; dry matter ≥32%; water-core and immature flesh rejected |
| Moisture | Target ≤4.0%, ceiling 5.0%, AOAC 934.06 vacuum oven, finished packed product |
| Water activity | ≤0.30 at 25 °C, ISO 18787; <0.28 for any lot at 4.1–5.0% moisture |
| Colour and aroma | Natural yellow to deep golden (Ri6) or light yellow (Monthong); compared against the signed golden sample |
| Foreign material | Metal detection on every unit (Fe 1.5 mm, non-Fe 2.0 mm, stainless 2.5 mm) |
| Microbiology, standard panel (full-container orders) | Salmonella not detected in 25 g; E. coli <10 cfu/g; total plate count ≤10,000 cfu/g; yeasts and moulds ≤100 cfu/g |
| Microbiology, extended panel (on request) | Listeria monocytogenes not detected in 25 g; Enterobacteriaceae <10 cfu/g |
| Standard lot COA (full-container orders) | Moisture, water activity, total plate count, yeasts and moulds, Salmonella and E. coli; lead, arsenic and aflatoxin on periodic lots |
| Contaminants (extended tests, on request) | Cadmium ≤0.05 mg/kg fresh-equivalent (dry value, concentration factor and fresh equivalent reported); Auramine O not detected by LC-MS/MS, ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory |
| Pesticides (extended tests, on request) | Multi-residue screen to destination limits |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Shelf life | 18–24 months in the original sealed bulk foil bag with desiccant, stored cool at ≤18 °C, RH ≤50%; 12 months for the sealed bulk bag at ≤25 °C, RH ≤60%, and once repacked into retail pouches. For durian, 18–24 months is confirmed by a shelf-life test on the pack; plan on 12 months until then. |
| Storage | Below 25 °C, below 60% relative humidity, away from light and odorous goods |
Values are release targets confirmed lot by lot on the COA. How to write them into your contract is covered in why is my freeze-dried durian soft or chewy?
Formats
| Format | Typical size | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Bites | 20–35 mm, natural shape | Retail snack pouches |
| Cubes | 10, 12 or 15 mm | Premium private label, inclusions |
| Slices | 3–5 mm thick | Foodservice toppings, decoration |
| Broken pieces | 5–15 mm | Bakery, granola, toppings |
| Granules | 2–6 mm | Chocolate, cereal, sprinkles |
| Powder | Sold as a separate SKU: mesh grades, composition, carton and COA on the powder product page; buying guide: freeze-dried durian powder | Beverages, ice cream, fillings, dry premixes |
Size tolerance and broken-piece limit are agreed per SKU. Ri6 carries a stronger aroma for ice cream, coffee and chocolate; Monthong’s mild aroma suits first-time snack buyers and bakery. Which format and cultivar suit which recipe is set out in cubes, bites, slices or powder and Ri6 or Monthong.
Packaging
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bulk | 1–5 kg sealed aluminium-laminated PE bags, gently vacuumed, 5–10 g food-grade desiccant sachet inside each bag, seal log per lot |
| Export carton | 5-ply, 58 × 28 × 34 cm, 10 kg net (cubes, granules, broken pieces; powder has its own 20 kg carton, 4 × 5 kg bags in the same 58 × 28 × 34 cm carton, see the powder page); large bites and slices 7–8 kg, confirmed by trial pack |
| Retail / private label | 30 g, 50 g, 100 g, 500 g aluminium-laminated zip pouches, or as requested |
| Barrier | PET 12 / Al 7–9 / PE 60–80 µm laminate; no nitrogen flush, so bags sit flat in the carton |
Durian fat (roughly 9–15 g per 100 g) makes light, heat and air exposure as important as moisture control. Details in how long does freeze-dried durian really last?
Commercial terms
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Samples | 1–5 kg by express air courier |
| Bulk supply | From one trial pallet (40–50 cartons, about 400–500 kg) up to a 20 ft container (5,500 kg), which gives the lowest freight per kilogram |
| Private label / OEM / ODM | From 500 kg per SKU for printed pouches, or the minimum print run of the laminate |
| Production capacity | 100 tons/year |
| Sample dispatch | 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: 5,500 kg net at 10 kg per carton, 3,850 kg at 7 kg per carton |
| 40 ft container, floor-loaded | Up to 1,120 cartons, 7,840–11,200 kg net (7–10 kg per carton) |
| 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 (sea and air freight) |
| Pricing | Quoted per cultivar, format, grade, packaging and Incoterm |
It takes 4–5 kg of clean durian flesh, roughly 13–16 kg of whole fruit, to make 1 kg of first-grade pieces, so compare quotes on the same conversion basis. See why is freeze-dried durian so expensive?
Quality and documents
- Standard lot COA with every full-container order, with lot code, method, limit and result for moisture, water activity, total plate count, yeasts and moulds, Salmonella and E. coli
- Extended test reports (cadmium, Auramine O, pesticide multi-residue screen, nutrition panel, extended microbiology) from an ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory on request
- Orchard traceability: fruit from registered growing-area codes, recorded per lot
- Production records on request: fruit intake with Brix and dry matter, drying, sorting, packing and mass balance
- Signed golden sample and retained sample for every lot
- Facility certification: certificates held by the partner facility (for example HACCP, ISO 22000; Halal certification available on request); certificate numbers, scope and expiry provided with the quotation
- Market documents: certificate of origin (EUR.1 or origin statement for EVFTA/UKVFTA), phytosanitary certificate with every shipment as part of the standard export dossier, nutrition and label inputs for US, EU and GCC formats
Sample approval and bulk comparison are covered in is a good sample enough to approve freeze-dried durian in bulk?. Cadmium and Auramine O controls are explained in is there cadmium in Vietnamese durian?
Which tests are included, and which are extra?
| Panel | Tests | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| Standard COA | Moisture (AOAC 934.06), water activity at 25 °C, total plate count, yeasts and moulds, Salmonella, E. coli; lead, arsenic and aflatoxin on periodic batches | Included with each full-container order. Trial and LCL orders: free in-house release log plus baseline reports; third-party testing at net laboratory cost, credited in full against the first full container |
| Extended tests | Pesticide multi-residue screen, cadmium by ICP-MS, Auramine O by LC-MS/MS, full nutrition panel, Listeria monocytogenes, Enterobacteriaceae; ethylene oxide or sulfite on request | Paid by the buyer or agreed with the order size; coordinated with the laboratory before stuffing, 3–5 working days |
Water activity is reported by the method your contract names; for US and EU contracts, ask for ISO 18787 on the export COA.
Import and labelling
- HS direction: 0813.40 (other dried fruit) for 100% durian; US HTSUS 0813.40.90.00. 0813.50 applies to mixtures and 2008 to products with added sugar or other ingredients. Your customs broker confirms the national tariff line and duty.
- EU: the 20% border checks on Vietnamese durian under the EU increased-check rules apply to fresh durian (0810 60 00), not freeze-dried; residue and cadmium limits still apply on the market.
- EU and UK duty: freeze-dried durian from Vietnam enters the EU at 0% under the EVFTA and the UK at 0% under the UKVFTA, with a valid certificate of origin (Form EUR.1 or an origin statement). Confirm the rate on the date of entry in TARIC or the UK tariff.
- US: US FDA food facility registration details of the manufacturing facility are provided for your FSVP file; Prior Notice before arrival; no APHIS permit needed for dried fruit.
- Nutrition labelling: from SKU analysis. Per 100 g, a third-party laboratory analysis shows about 446 kcal, fat 12.1 g (saturated 4.85 g), carbohydrate 77.6 g (fibre 7.56 g, sugars 49.5 g, 0 g added), protein 6.66 g, potassium 1,290 mg; our retail label declares the per-20 g equivalent (90 kcal). EU labels require values per 100 g; GCC labels require Arabic.
Details in will Vietnamese durian be held at EU border checks?
Seasons and supply
Vietnam’s durian regions harvest at different times: the Mekong Delta from March or April to July, the South-East from May to June, the Central Highlands from August to October, and off-season Mekong fruit from November to March. Ri6 comes mainly from the Mekong Delta; Monthong from the South-East and Central Highlands. Main-crop fruit gives the best conversion and colour; allocation by quarter is agreed per contract.
Request a quote
To quote like-for-like, send us the points below. You will receive a technical quotation and a preliminary mass-balance basis within 24 working hours.
- Application (snack, inclusion, topping, bakery, beverage, ice cream, private label)
- Format and size
- Cultivar: Ri6, Monthong or both for comparison
- Packaging: bulk or retail pouch size
- Destination market and port
- Volume per shipment and delivery months
- Required documents and certifications
Not sure yet? Start with is freeze-dried durian a good product to buy in bulk?
FAQ
What moisture and water activity do you release at?
Moisture target 4.0% or less, ceiling 5.0%, and water activity at or below 0.30, both measured on the same sample. A lot that fails either is not shipped.
Is it 100% durian?
Yes: no added sugar, no sulphite and no preservatives. The US label shows 0 g added sugars.
How much fresh durian goes into 1 kg?
About 4–5 kg of clean flesh, or roughly 13–16 kg of whole fruit, for first-grade pieces. Ri6 sits near the low end, Monthong near the high end.
Does it smell?
Much less than fresh durian, because drying removes most of the sulphur volatiles. It keeps a recognisable durian aroma, stronger in Ri6 than in Monthong.
Do you test every lot for cadmium and Auramine O?
These are extended tests, run by an ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory on request. Each full-container order includes the standard COA (moisture, water activity, Salmonella, E. coli); the market-specific tests are paid by the buyer or agreed with the order size.
Does it need refrigerated shipping?
No. In sealed foil packs it ships in a standard dry container or by air.
Can you pack under our brand?
Yes, OEM/ODM from 500 kg per SKU. We fix the product specification and cultivar first, then the pouch and label.
