{"product_id":"banana-diced-freeze-dried","title":"Banana - Diced - Freeze Dried","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eFreeze-Dried Diced Banana\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the peak-ripeness sweetness and creamy ivory hue of tropical bananas, optimized for the rigorous demands of premium food manufacturing. Using advanced sub-zero lyophilisation, we remove moisture while preserving the fruit’s natural sugars and volatile aromatics. This results in a crisp, free-flowing ingredient that delivers an intense \"melt-away\" texture and caramelized finish. Specifically engineered to prevent browning and moisture migration, these diced pieces are the ultimate solution for high-end cereals, baby snacks, and confectionery inclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pure Banana:\u003c\/strong\u003e No added sugars, sulfur dioxide, or vegetable oil coatings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant Ivory Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural anti-oxidation processing ensures a \"fresh-cut\" appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Melt-on-the-Tongue\" Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porous honeycomb structure that dissolves instantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniform 10mm Dice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for even distribution in high-speed automated mixing lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean Label Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-GMO, vegan-friendly, and free from all preservatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Operational Advantage: Consistency Without the \"Mush\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the competitive Australian food sector, \u003cstrong\u003ebanana integration\u003c\/strong\u003e has traditionally been a challenge due to texture degradation. Our \u003cstrong\u003efreeze-dried diced banana\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a significant advantage over \"soft-dried\" chips or frozen slices by ensuring structural integrity. For manufacturers of granola or dry snack mixes, this means a fruit inclusion that stays crunchy and identifiable. The low water activity (aw ≤ 0.30) prevents moisture from migrating into your base, ensuring your final product maintains its intended shelf-life and crispness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScaling Your Production: Tropical Flavour, Global Efficiency\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh bananas are heavy, fragile, and have an extremely limited window of ripeness. Our freeze-dried range offers a \u003cstrong\u003eshelf-stable, ambient-temperature solution\u003c\/strong\u003e with an 18–24 month lifespan. With a high concentration ratio (approx. 1kg of freeze-dried fruit is equivalent to 4kg of fresh fruit), you drastically reduce your freight costs and warehouse footprint. Secure your supply chain against seasonal price spikes and ensure \u003cstrong\u003eyear-round production reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e with a consistent, premium-grade tropical ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eB2B Performance Comparison: Freeze-Dried Diced vs. Traditional Banana Chips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: sans-serif; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003ePerformance Factor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1; color: #f1c40f;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFreeze-Dried Diced Banana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003eFried\/Osmotic Banana Chips\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIngredient Purity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e No added oils or fats.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically fried in coconut\/palm oil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTexture Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003eLight, airy, and fast-melting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003eHard, crunchy, and often \"flinty.\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eColour Stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003eCreamy ivory; maintains \"fresh\" look.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003eDark brown or caramelised yellow.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFlowability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-sticky; ideal for hoppers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil can cause clumping on lines.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our freeze-dried products are \u003cstrong\u003emanufactured in a HACCP-certified facility\u003c\/strong\u003e under the strictest food safety protocols. We ensure full batch traceability, providing Australian manufacturers with the highest quality ingredients for both local and export markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Data Sheet (TDS)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left; background-color: #f9f9f9; width: 30%;\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003eFreeze-Dried Banana (Diced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMusa acuminata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003e100% Banana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003eDiced (typically 6mm or 10mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eMoisture Content\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003e≤ 4.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eWater Activity (aw)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003e≤ 0.30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003e18 to 24 months (unopened)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eGMO \/ Allergen Status\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003eNon-GMO \/ Free from declared allergens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your tropical product range with the pure flavour and operational efficiency of our diced freeze-dried banana—the premium, clean-label solution for modern food manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forever Foods","offers":[{"title":"500 g - Imported","offer_id":44461963870301,"sku":"DC-BNN-500-IM","price":44.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kg - Imported","offer_id":44226029682781,"sku":"DC-BNN-1K-IM","price":77.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/7606\/9981\/files\/DICED-BANANA.jpg?v=1778038063","url":"https:\/\/foreverfoods.au\/products\/banana-diced-freeze-dried","provider":"Freeze Dried Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}