Freeze Dried Mandarin

Freeze-dried mandarin is a snack or ingredient made by removing nearly all the moisture from fresh mandarin orange segments through a freeze-drying process. Here's a detailed description:

Appearance:

• Shape: Typically retains the original segment shape of the mandarin.
• Color: Bright orange, similar to the fresh fruit but slightly paler or matte due to dehydration.
• Texture: Light, crisp, and airy—almost weightless.

Texture & Mouthfeel:

• Crispy and crunchy when dry.
• Melts in your mouth or rehydrates quickly when exposed to moisture (like in yogurt).

Taste:

• Intensely sweet and tangy, often more concentrated than fresh mandarins.
• Retains the characteristic citrusy flavor with a burst of natural sugars.

Uses:

• Snacking (healthy alternative to chips or lollies).
• Baking and cooking (e.g., toppings for cakes, granola, salads).
• Emergency or hiking food (long shelf life and lightweight).
• Can be reconstituted with water for a softer texture.

Nutritional Benefits:

• Preserves 99.9% of the vitamins and minerals from the fresh fruit (especially vitamin C).
• No added sugar or preservatives.
• Low in calories, high in fiber.