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HACCP-Certified Melbourne Facility

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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

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Pear Sliced - Freeze Dried

Regular price $27.00
Regular price $33.00 Sale price $27.00

What's in It

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

Freeze-dried pear slices with a pale ivory colour and delicate honey-sweet pear flavour. No sulphur dioxide (220) or citric acid.

Single-ingredient fruit, suitable for vegans. Packed in 250 g, 500 g and 1 kg bags.

Usage & Yield Guide

Built for muesli blends, porridges, fruit loaves, chocolate inclusions and gourmet snack mixes.

  • Format: Slices give a recognisable fruit shape on top of products and in snack packs.
  • 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 Pear Slices 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 pear, there is no juice to weep into the icing.

The pale colour holds well and will not stain icing. In a humid room or a chilled cabinet the pieces lose their crunch quickly and become chewy rather than crisp.

Slices are thin, so they are the first format to soften. Press them onto the side of a cake or use them as a hero garnish added close to serving.

  • 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 pear slices pull moisture from the air, which is what turns them from crisp to chewy.

  • 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 pear slices (250 g, 500 g and 1 kg bags) dispatched within 24–72 hours, in sealed bulk bags. Shipping is calculated at checkout.

Made from Australian-grown pear, freeze-dried and packed in Melbourne.

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

Our Australian Freeze-Dried Pear Slices are the epitome of clean-label sophistication, offering a delicate honeyed sweetness and a crisp, elegant profile for premium food applications. By utilizing advanced lyophilisation, we preserve the pear’s natural ivory colour and subtle floral aromatics without the use of chemical preservatives like sulphur dioxide. Perfect for high-end snack brands, artisanal tea blenders, and gourmet decorators, these slices provide a stunning visual "hero" ingredient that delivers a light, airy crunch and unmatched nutritional integrity.

  • 100% Australian-Grown Pears
  • Naturally refined sweetness with an authentic tropical-stone fruit aroma
  • Elegant whole-slice profile for premium visual presentation
  • Preservative-free: No sulphur dioxide (220), citric acid, or added sugars
  • Ideal for gourmet snack packs, cheese board accompaniments, botanical tea infusions, and high-end confectionery garnish

Why Pear Slices are the Strategic Choice for Premium Packaging?

In the luxury food sector, the visual integrity of the fruit is a direct indicator of quality. Freeze-dried pear slices provide a significant operational advantage by maintaining their original 3D shape and ivory-white hue throughout their shelf life. Unlike standard air-dried pear slices, which often shrivel and turn dark brown, our freeze-dried slices maintain a "fresh-cut" aesthetic. This makes them the perfect choice for transparent window packaging or premium gift boxes, where the consumer can see the high-quality, unrefined nature of the Australian fruit.

Our specialized cold-drying process ensures each slice remains structurally sound, resisting the breakage and "fines" common in lower-quality dried fruit products, ensuring your brand delivers a perfect experience every time.

Preserving Delicate Flavour and Fibre without Chemicals

Pears are notoriously difficult to dry because their delicate sugars brown rapidly when exposed to heat. Our freeze-drying method operates at sub-zero temperatures, bypassing the browning phase and locking in the natural aromatic volatiles. This preserves the subtle pear flavour that is often lost in industrial processing. Because we avoid the use of sulphur dioxide (an allergen found in most dried pears), your product can carry a 100% clean-label claim, appealing to health-conscious consumers and those with chemical sensitivities.

Wholesale Logistics: Reliability and Shelf Stability

Managing fresh pear inventory involves significant risk due to rapid ripening and high bruising rates. Aussie Rich’s pear slices offer a fully shelf-stable, zero-waste solution for bulk buyers. Being extremely lightweight and requiring no refrigeration, they significantly reduce shipping costs and warehouse energy consumption. With a reliable shelf life of 18–24 months, manufacturers can confidently manage long-term seasonal ranges and ensure consistent production regardless of fresh fruit availability.

B2B Comparison: Freeze-Dried Slices vs. Traditional Dried Pear Slices

Operational Factor Freeze-Dried Slices (Aussie Rich) Standard Dried Pear (Sulphured)
Visual Quality High-End: Maintains ivory-white colour and distinct slice shape. Processed: Becomes dark, shriveled, and translucent.
Ingredient Purity 100% Fruit: No added sugar, no oils, no preservatives. Chemical Additives: Almost always requires Sulphur Dioxide (220).
Mouthfeel Crisp & Airy: Melts in the mouth; light, snappy texture. Chewy & Leathery: Can be difficult to bite and sticks to teeth.
Aroma Authentic: Fresh pear scent upon opening packaging. Faint/Chemical: Muted fruit notes; often smells of preservatives.

All Aussie Rich freeze-dried products are manufactured in a HACCP-certified facility in Australia, ensuring full traceability and safety compliance. We provide guaranteed batch consistency and meet all FSANZ food standards, giving your brand the reliability it needs for premium global markets. Made in Australia, Manufactured in a HACCP-certified facility, and Produced under strict quality systems.

Technical Data Sheet

Product Name Freeze-Dried Pear (Slices)
Botanical Name Pyrus communis
Ingredient 100% Australian-grown pears
Processing Method Freeze Drying (Lyophilisation)
Form Whole Slices
Colour Natural Ivory
Moisture Content ≤ 4.0%
Water Activity (aw) ≤ 0.30
Shelf Life 18 to 24 months (unopened)
Additives None
Intended Use Gourmet snacks, tea, garnish, confectionery, baking
Certifications Manufactured in a HACCP-certified facility in Australia

Bring the refined, crisp elegance of real Australian pears to your product line with Aussie Rich—the professional's choice for pure, clean-label fruit ingredients.