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HACCP-Certified Melbourne Facility

Shelf-Stable, Resealable Pouch

HACCP-Certified Melbourne Facility

Shelf-Stable, Resealable Pouch

HACCP-Certified Melbourne Facility

Shelf-Stable, Resealable Pouch

HACCP-Certified Melbourne Facility

Shelf-Stable, Resealable Pouch

HACCP-Certified Melbourne Facility

Shelf-Stable, Resealable Pouch

HACCP-Certified Melbourne Facility

Shelf-Stable, Resealable Pouch

HACCP-Certified Melbourne Facility

Shelf-Stable, Resealable Pouch

HACCP-Certified Melbourne Facility

Shelf-Stable, Resealable Pouch

HACCP-Certified Melbourne Facility

Shelf-Stable, Resealable Pouch

Pineapples Pieces - Freeze Dried

Regular price $30.00
Regular price $22.00 Sale price $30.00

What's in It

Ingredient: 100% pineapple. Nothing else: no added sugar, oil coating, preservatives or artificial colours.

Freeze-dried pineapple pieces with a sunny yellow colour and tangy-sweet tropical flavour.

Single-ingredient fruit, suitable for vegans. Packed in 500 g and 1 kg bags.

Usage & Yield Guide

Built for cereal, tea blends, trail mixes and snack inclusions.

  • Format: Diced pieces distribute evenly through dry mixes, batters and automated hoppers.
  • In dry mixes: stays crisp with no moisture migration into cereal, granola or chocolate.
  • In wet mixes: rehydrates in yoghurt, batters and drinks; add late to keep shape.

Will Pineapple Pieces Go Soft on a Cake Display?

Short answer: they stay crisp for several hours in a normal room, and soften once they absorb moisture. Unlike fresh pineapple, there is no juice to weep into the icing.

Freeze-drying keeps pineapple's natural enzyme (bromelain) active. Keep it off fresh cream, mousse and gelatine-set desserts that will sit for hours, because the enzyme can soften the set and give a bitter edge. It is fine on buttercream, ganache and chocolate.

Diced pieces have more cut surfaces than whole fruit, so they soften a little sooner. They are ideal for borders, scattered tops and folding through frosting.

  • Display cabinets: decorate as close to display time as possible; chilled cabinets soften pieces faster than ambient ones.
  • All-day display: set pieces on chocolate or ganache, or seal them with a light cocoa-butter spray to slow moisture uptake.
  • Prep ahead: keep decorated items covered and dry; do not decorate the night before.

Storage & Freshness

Keep it sealed, cool and dry. Freeze-dried pineapple pieces pull moisture from the air, which is what turns them from crisp to chewy.

Tropical fruit turns tacky and can clump if left open; reseal straight away.

  • Unopened: store at room temperature, away from heat and sunlight.
  • After opening: take out what you need for the day and reseal the bag, or decant into an airtight food-grade tub.
  • Best used within a week of opening.

Shipping & Delivery

Freeze-dried pineapple pieces (500 g and 1 kg bags) dispatched within 24–72 hours, in sealed bulk bags. Shipping is calculated at checkout.

Country of origin: available on request.

For larger volumes, regular supply or a specification sheet, request a wholesale quote.

Our Freeze-Dried Pineapple captures the vibrant sunny-yellow hue and intense tropical tang of peak-ripeness fruit, optimized for the rigorous demands of premium food manufacturing. Using advanced sub-zero lyophilisation, we remove moisture while locking in the fruit’s natural sugars, volatile aromatics, and active Bromelain enzymes. This results in a brittle, free-flowing ingredient that delivers a sharp tropical "burst" and a light, airy crunch. Specifically engineered to prevent browning and moisture migration, our pineapple is the ultimate solution for high-end cereals, tea blends, and clean-label snack inclusions.

  • 100% Pure Pineapple: Zero added sugars, sulfur dioxide, or vegetable oil coatings.
  • Vibrant Yellow Colour: Natural processing ensures a "fresh-cut" aesthetic that won't dull over time.
  • "Snap-and-Melt" Texture: Brittle, porous structure that provides a unique sensory experience.
  • Uniform Sizing: Available in diced or sliced formats engineered for high-speed automated mixing.
  • Clean Label Certified: Non-GMO, vegan-friendly, and free from all chemical preservatives.

The Operational Advantage: Tropical Indulgence Without the Sogginess

In the competitive Australian food sector, integrating pineapple has traditionally been a challenge due to its high water activity. Our freeze-dried pineapple provides a significant advantage over "soft-dried" glacé pieces by ensuring zero moisture migration. For manufacturers of granola or dry snack mixes, this means a fruit inclusion that stays crunchy and won't cause surrounding ingredients to go soft. The ultra-low water activity (aw ≤ 0.30) ensures your final product maintains its intended shelf-life and premium texture.

Scaling Your Production: Maximum Flavour, Minimum Logistics

Fresh pineapple is heavy, bulky, and difficult to process at scale. Our freeze-dried range offers a shelf-stable, ambient-temperature solution with a 24-month lifespan. With a high concentration ratio (approx. 1kg of freeze-dried fruit is equivalent to 7kg of fresh fruit), you drastically reduce your freight costs and warehouse footprint. Secure your supply chain against seasonal fluctuations and ensure year-round production reliability with a consistent, premium-grade tropical ingredient.


B2B Performance Comparison: Freeze-Dried vs. Traditional Dried Pineapple

Performance Factor Aussie Rich Freeze-Dried Pineapple Standard "Soft-Dried" Pineapple
Ingredient Purity 100% Fruit: No added sugars or syrups. High Sugar: Often infused with 30-40% cane sugar.
Flowability Excellent: Non-sticky; ideal for automated dosing. Poor: Sticky and clumpy; requires manual line separation.
Colour Integrity Bright Yellow: Retains fresh fruit pigment. Dull Brownish: Darkens due to heat and sugar-burn.
Rehydration in Liquid Instant: Returns to plump fruit in seconds (ideal for tea). Slow/Poor: Remains tough and leathery in liquids.

All our freeze-dried products are manufactured in a HACCP-certified facility 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.


Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Product Name Freeze-Dried Pineapple (Diced/Slices)
Botanical Name Ananas comosus
Ingredient 100% Pineapple
Processing Method Freeze Drying (Lyophilisation)
Moisture Content ≤ 5.0%
Water Activity (aw) ≤ 0.30
Shelf Life 18 to 24 months (unopened)
GMO / Allergen Status Non-GMO / Free from declared allergens

Elevate your tropical product range with the pure flavour and operational efficiency of our freeze-dried pineapple—the premium, clean-label solution for modern food manufacturing.

Nutrition information – Pineapples Pieces - Freeze Dried

Average quantity per 10 g serve and per 100 g.

NutrientPer 10 g servePer 100 g
Energy155 kJ 1552 kJ
Protein0.4 g 3.7 g
Fat, total0.1 g 0.8 g
Saturated fatless than 0.1 g 0.1 g
Carbohydrate8.1 g 81.2 g
Sugars6.8 g 68.2 g
Dietary fibre1.0 g 9.7 g
Sodiumless than 1 mg 7 mg

Calculated from standard food composition data, not laboratory tested. Values vary naturally between harvests and batches.