Inspired Ingredients
The freeze-dried fruit specialists
Freeze-dried ingredients have become increasingly popular in the foodservice industry due to their convenience and long shelf life while retaining their nutritional value. Here at Inspired Ingredients, we have developed an extensive line of freeze-dried products, including sour cherries, raspberries, strawberries, mandarin, beetroot powder, blueberries and apples.
We’ve hand-picked our suppliers from the best farms and orchards, which are selected based on their ability to provide consistently high-quality produce. Once freeze-dried, our products are easy to store, transport and can be used in various dishes and cuisines, making them an excellent addition to any menu.
After more than a decade in business, we understand that every customer has unique needs, and we are more than happy to source and create custom ingredients tailored to individual needs. At Inspired Ingredients, we are committed to offering the most exceptional freeze-dried foods to elevate your meals and satisfy your taste buds!
OUR FREEZE-DRYING PROCESS
STEP 1 - OUR SUPPLIERS
Since our inception, we have been working diligently to build a network of trusted local and international suppliers who share our values and commitment to quality.
STEP 2 - FREEZING
We freeze the product under atmospheric pressure, which helps to preserve the shape during sublimation.
STEP 3 - PRIMARY DRYING
Primary drying is the process of removing water through sublimation (meaning it goes directly from ice to water vapor without going through a liquid phase), leaving behind a dry and stable product. This phase is a slow process and removes around 95% of the water content, ensuring the product remains shelf-stable for an extended period.
STEP 4 - SECONDARY DRYING
The secondary drying phase removes unfrozen water molecules in the product using a higher temperature than the primary drying phase, allowing for the efficient and thorough removal of any remaining water. Once complete, the residual water content in the product ranges from just 1% to 4%.
BENEFITS IN FREEZE-DRYING
Freeze-drying is a healthy food preservation method, as it retains most of the beneficial plant compounds and nutrients in foods, as well as their colour, taste, and appearance. It is widely believed that freeze-drying is the best method of drying and can help reduce food waste by extending shelf-life.
Studies show that compared with other drying methods, freeze-drying is the most effective at retaining antioxidants, such as anthocyanins, flavonoids, and ascorbic acid or vitamin C. As such, it is a common practice in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
BENEFITS IN FREEZE-DRYING
Freeze-drying is a healthy food preservation method, as it retains most of the beneficial plant compounds and nutrients in foods, as well as their colour, taste, and appearance. It is widely believed that freeze-drying is the best method of drying and can help reduce food waste by extending shelf-life.
Studies show that compared with other drying methods, freeze-drying is the most effective at retaining antioxidants, such as anthocyanins, flavonoids, and ascorbic acid or vitamin C. As such, it is a common practice in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
BENEFITS IN COOKING
In terms of food trends, the colour craze is in full swing – You’ve probably seen swirls of brightly coloured glaze and cakes covered in vivid shades of icing all over social media. With food dyes or extracts very much on the ‘out’, freeze-dried powders have taken over as the colourant of choice, and for a good reason.
Freeze-dried foods provide intense colour and concentrated flavour to dishes, especially in baking. In addition, cooking with freeze-dried products adds to the customer experience by bringing new and unexpected textures to the dish. Inspired Ingredients has various freeze-dried fruits in powdered form or whole, including raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, mango, peach, apple, and more.
BENEFITS IN COOKING
In terms of food trends, the colour craze is in full swing – You’ve probably seen swirls of brightly coloured glaze and cakes covered in vivid shades of icing all over social media. With food dyes or extracts very much on the ‘out’, freeze-dried powders have taken over as the colourant of choice, and for a good reason.
Freeze-dried foods provide intense colour and concentrated flavour to dishes, especially in baking. In addition, cooking with freeze-dried products adds to the customer experience by bringing new and unexpected textures to the dish. Inspired Ingredients has various freeze-dried fruits in powdered form or whole, including raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, mango, peach, apple, and more.
HYGIENIC, CONTROLLED, NUTRIENT RICH
FOODS THAT CAN BE FREEZE-DRIED
Fruit
Vegetables
Candy
Coffee
