{"product_id":"cherry-diced-freeze-dried","title":"Cherry - Diced - Freeze Dried","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-acid, zero-bleed fruit inclusions for large-scale food production.\u003c\/strong\u003e Forever Foods’ Diced Freeze-Dried Sour Cherries provide a potent tart profile and deep burgundy color without the logistical burden of frozen IQF fruit. Processed in our \u003cstrong\u003eHACCP-certified Melbourne facility\u003c\/strong\u003e, these 100% pure cherry pieces are engineered to maintain structural integrity in high-moisture environments like yogurt and high-heat applications like commercial baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSolving Manufacturing Pain Points\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture Migration Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e With a water activity (a\u003csub\u003ew\u003c\/sub\u003e) ≤ 0.30, our diced cherries won't \"weep\" or bleed into white dairy bases or cake batters, ensuring a clean-label, professional finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Concentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freeze-drying concentrates the natural malic acid of the sour cherry, providing a sharp \"tang\" that cuts through sweet chocolate or heavy granola binders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomated Line Efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uniform dicing (standardised particle size) prevents hopper clumping and ensures consistent \"inclusion counts\" per unit in automated bar and cereal lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-Chain Elimination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces frozen cherries with a shelf-stable, ambient-stored alternative, significantly reducing logistics costs and energy consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Data Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFreeze-Dried Sour Cherry (Diced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePrunus cerasus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e100% Sour  Cherries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eProcessing Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFreeze Drying (Lyophilisation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eCountry of Origin (Fruit)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eImported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eImported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eDiced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eParticle Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eAs specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eDeep red to burgundy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eFlavour Profile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eIntense tart sour cherry flavour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eAroma\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFresh tart cherry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eMoisture Content\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e≤ 4.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eWater Activity (aw)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e≤ 0.30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eBulk Density\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e0.15 – 0.35 g\/cm³\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e18 to 24 months (unopened)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eStorage Conditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from heat and light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e Bulk pouches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndustrial Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Bakery \u0026amp; Confectionery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for premium dark chocolate inclusions, gourmet cookies, and muffin fillings. Unlike dried fruit treated with oils, our freeze-dried cherries offer a clean \"crunch\" and instant flavor release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Cereals \u0026amp; Functional Snacks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandardised particle size ensures every serving of muesli or granola contains a consistent ratio of fruit. The low weight allows for high-impact visual inclusions without adding significant weight to shipping logistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Dairy \u0026amp; Beverages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed in artisanal yogurts and ice creams. The dice rehydrate into soft, flavourful fruit pockets within 24 hours of contact with dairy, without altering the pH or viscosity of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHACCP Certified Bulk Supply Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourcing sour cherries for manufacturing often involves dealing with unpredictable seasonal harvests. Forever Foods provides \u003cstrong\u003eyear-round inventory stability\u003c\/strong\u003e. Our facility operates under strict \u003cstrong\u003efood safety management systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring full traceability from the farm gate to your factory floor. All bulk orders are packed in food-grade, moisture-barrier liners to maintain optimal \"snap\" and flavor integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWholesale Inquiries:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe supply pallet quantities for industrial food manufacturers across Australia. 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