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Fresh Strawberry vs Dried Strawberry Price Comparison per kg

Advantages of Using Dried Strawberry

• Using 10 kg of fresh strawberries, you can obtain approximately 1 kg of dried strawberry that fits into a small jar.

• Due to volume reduction, the space required for storage is significantly decreased. The required volume is reduced to about 1/10th compared to the fresh product.

• Due to the reduction in volume and weight, it has become an easy-to-transport product. A truckload of fresh strawberries can fit into 2 pallets when dried.

• It does not require cold storage conditions. Keeping it in a cool, dry, and dark place is sufficient for dried strawberry storage conditions.

• The growth rate of bacteria is proportional to the water content in dried strawberry. Since the water content of fresh strawberries drops from 90% to 10% during the drying process, water activity decreases, and bacterial growth in dried strawberry is limited. Limiting bacterial growth ensures a much longer shelf life.

• The historical development of dried products has generally occurred during periods of famine and war. Products like dried strawberry are strategic products for food security due to their long shelf life and ease of transport in terms of sustainable food production.

• As Kurucum Food, we continue to develop technologies related to dried strawberry production in partnership with our sister company, Eksis Industrial Drying Systems, which is a manufacturer of drying technologies. Our projects related to dried strawberry:

• Strawberry juice powder production

Dried Strawberry Nutritional Comparison Table

What is in a Strawberry Chip Pack?

A pack of strawberry chips contains 50 g of dried strawberries, offered in a kraft resealable pouch. You can use as much as you want and reseal it to store for later. It contains no additives, added sugar, or preservatives.

What is a Strawberry Chip?

• We can answer the question of what dried strawberry is as follows:
  It is a product with concentrated nutritional values and a long shelf life, obtained by drying fresh strawberries. The water in the fresh strawberry is evaporated, leaving the essence of the product. The resulting concentrated product, with reduced water activity and bacterial growth potential, is called dried strawberry.

• What changes when fresh strawberry is dried? Let's look at the ratios…

  • Fresh strawberry contains approximately 88-90% water.
  • This water content is an environment suitable for rapid bacterial growth and is a moisture level at which the product cannot last for a long time.
  • With the drying process, the water in the fresh strawberry is removed, and the strawberry essence remains.
  • As a result, approximately 1 kg of dried strawberry is obtained from 10 kg of fresh strawberry.
  • As a result of drying, the shelf life of the product is extended, and its nutritional values (carbohydrate, vitamin, protein, fiber ratio) increase.

• Dried Strawberry Varieties

  • Oven-Dried Sliced Strawberry Chips: Cut to approximately 5 mm thickness. After drying, it reduces to approximately 2 mm thickness.
  • Oven-Dried Strawberry Powder: 0-1 mm: Produced by grinding dried strawberries with special systems.
  • Oven-Dried Strawberry Granules: Produced by cutting and sieving dried strawberries in 1-5 mm thickness.
  • Oven-Dried Strawberry Pieces: Produced by cutting dried strawberries in 3-8 mm thickness and sieving them with larger mesh screens.
  • Freeze Dried Strawberry Powder: Produced by grinding 0-1 mm freeze-dried strawberries using specialized systems.
  • Freeze Dried Strawberry Pieces: Produced by grinding 1-5 mm freeze-dried strawberries using specialized systems.
  • Freeze Dried Whole Strawberry: Whole strawberries that have been freeze-dried without being cut.
  • Freeze Dried Strawberry Slices: Strawberries that have been sliced and then freeze-dried.

Where can we buy dried strawberry chips?

For wholesale and bulk orders, contact us for samples, packaging options and prices.

Tell us your quantity and destination, and we will advise on packaging, availability and delivery.

Where are strawberry chips used?

What is it for in industrial production?

1. Beverage Manufacturers:

   • Fruit Tea Blends: Dried strawberry is added to tea blends to provide natural flavor and color. It can be used in beverages such as winter tea, fruit tea, and detox tea.
   • Tea Bag and Instant Tea Manufacturers: Strawberry can be used as a flavoring and coloring agent in tea bags and instant fruit teas.

2. Where can it be used in food production:

   • Dessert and Snack Manufacturers: Strawberry can be used in biscuits, cakes, granola bars, confectionery, and desserts. It is also a popular ingredient for desserts and cake decorations.
   • Frozen Food and Ice Cream Production: It can be used in frozen food products, especially in ice cream.
   • Biscuit, Cake, and Bakery Manufacturers: Strawberry can be mixed into biscuits, cakes, and other bakery products. It also adds a colorful touch to pastries.
   • Desserts, Pudding, and Chocolate: Dried strawberry is used as a flavoring and coloring agent in desserts, puddings, and chocolates.
   • Muesli and Breakfast Products: Strawberry is used as a sweetener and coloring agent in muesli, cereal, and other breakfast products.

3. How to Use in Functional Foods:

   • Diet Products and Snacks: Dried strawberry can be used as plant-based snacks for those on a diet. Its low-calorie nature makes it suitable for inclusion in diet programs.
   • Detox and Digestive Products: Strawberry can be used in teas and beverages that regulate digestion and help eliminate toxins.

4. How to Use in Wellness Products:

   • Natural Flavors and Colorants: Strawberry can be used as a flavoring and coloring agent. It is particularly prominent in wellness herbal teas and herbal supplement products.

What to Make at Home? Where to Use?

1. Homemade Beverages:

   • Tea Blends and Drinking Water: Dried strawberry can be brewed in hot water to make tea. It can also be used in natural fruit juice blends.
   • For Detox: Strawberry can be used as a natural sweetener and nutrient source in detox teas.

2. Snack Use:

   • In Snacks: Dried strawberry can be consumed as a snack or in snacks with functional benefits. It can be eaten with yogurt or directly as a snack.
   • Homemade Desserts: Strawberry is an ideal ingredient for homemade desserts and puddings.

3. White Sugar Alternative:

   • Natural Sweetener: Strawberry can be used to give a natural taste to desserts. It can also be preferred as a natural flavor source instead of sugar.

4. How to Use in Snacks and Desserts:

   • On Its Own or With Other Desserts: Dried strawberry can be used in desserts and puddings, or sprinkled over biscuits, cakes, and other desserts for an attractive presentation.

5. Making Your Own Tea:

   • Preparing Tea at Home: Strawberry can be consumed as a tea on its own or in blends. It is especially preferred for its wellness and relaxing effects.