{"product_id":"cherry-whole-freeze-dried","title":"Cherry - Whole - Freeze Dried","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eFreeze-Dried Whole Sour Cherries\u003c\/strong\u003e (Prunus cerasus) are the definitive choice for manufacturers who refuse to compromise on functional potency and visual impact. By utilizing advanced low-temperature lyophilisation, we preserve the fruit’s characteristic \"zing\" and deep ruby-red pigmentation without the need for added sugars or artificial preservatives. Unlike sweet cherries, these tart whole berries offer a sophisticated acidity that acts as a natural palate cleanser, making them the superior inclusion for high-end confectionery, wellness-focused snacks, and artisanal baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pure Sour Cherry:\u003c\/strong\u003e No added sugars, sunflower oils, or \"Preservative 220\" (Sulfites).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBioactive Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally high levels of melatonin and anti-inflammatory anthocyanins are preserved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural Stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains round shape and skin tension; won't shrivel or brown in dry mixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Bleed Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-integrity cellular structure prevents red juice from \"seeping\" into doughs or yogurt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Rehydration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapidly absorbs moisture in liquids while retaining its premium, whole-fruit aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Functional Advantage: A High-Impact \"Hero\" Ingredient\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the evolving \"recovery and wellness\" market, \u003cstrong\u003ewhole sour cherries\u003c\/strong\u003e serve as a high-value functional ingredient. While traditional osmotic-dried cherries are often infused with sugar syrup to mask their natural tartness, our freeze-dried process delivers the fruit in its purest, most potent state. For manufacturers of premium tea blends, cocktail garnishes, or health-focused snack clusters, the whole-berry format provides immediate visual recognition of quality, signaling a minimally processed, nutrient-dense product to the consumer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOperational Efficiency: Year-Round Consistency and Stability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh cherry seasons are notoriously short and volatile. Our whole freeze-dried cherries eliminate seasonal sourcing risks by providing a \u003cstrong\u003eshelf-stable alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 24-month lifespan. Operationally, these berries are ultra-lightweight (approx. 1kg of freeze-dried fruit is equivalent to 7kg of fresh fruit), dramatically lowering your carbon footprint and shipping expenses. Their free-flowing, non-sticky nature ensures they move seamlessly through automated hoppers and gravity-fed production lines without clumping or requiring manual separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eB2B Performance Comparison: Whole Freeze-Dried vs. Traditional Dried Cherries\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;\"\u003eOperational Factor\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1; color: #cc0000;\"\u003eWhole Freeze-Dried (Premium Standard)\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003eStandard \"Soft-Dried\" Cherries\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;\"\u003eStructural Integrity\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains round shape and \"pop\" texture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrivelled, dense, and visually inconsistent.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDensity \u0026amp; Flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floats in liquids; easy to dose.\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sinks in mixes; sticky handling.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIngredient Claim\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Sour Cherries\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (Clean Label).\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003eCherries, Sugar, Oil (Complex Label).\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eColour Retention\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant ruby red; does not oxidize.\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often darkens or turns brown over time.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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 \u003cstrong\u003efull batch traceability\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to meet global food safety standards and provide your customers with the highest quality ingredients. Produced under strict quality systems for the international food industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\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 Sour Cherry (Whole)\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\u003ePrunus cerasus\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% Pitted Sour Cherries\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;\"\u003eProcessing Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003eFreeze Drying (Lyophilisation)\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;\"\u003eWhole Round Fruit\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≤ 5.0%\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≤ 0.35\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\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your flavour profile and functional benefits with our whole freeze-dried sour cherries—the efficient, clean-label solution for premium food manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forever Foods","offers":[{"title":"500 g","offer_id":44208984752221,"sku":null,"price":91.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kg","offer_id":44165086347357,"sku":"CHR-DC-IMP-1K","price":168.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/7606\/9981\/files\/Cherry_-_Freeze_Dried.jpg?v=1778218752","url":"https:\/\/foreverfoods.au\/products\/cherry-whole-freeze-dried","provider":"Freeze Dried Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}