Pitaya
Freeze-dried
Freeze-dried Pitaya is a light and crunchy powder that maintains the sweet and mild flavor, vibrant color and nutrients of fresh pitaya. Freeze-dried pitaya is used in foods, beverages and confectionery products, as well as healthy snack options, thanks to its convenience and the retention of the sensory and nutritional qualities of the fruit.
Technical Data Sheet
Freeze-dried Pitaya is a product obtained through a carefully executed freeze-drying process from the ripe pulp of pitaya (dragon fruit). It is produced from selected varieties of pitaya, resulting in a product with unique characteristics.
Freeze-dried pitaya is composed of 100% ripe pitaya, with no added preservatives, colorants or flavorings. During the freeze-drying process, water is removed from the fruit without compromising its authentic flavor, vibrant color and nutritional value.
With minimal moisture content, freeze-dried pitaya is an explosion of concentrated tropical flavor in every piece. It retains all the essential nutrients of pitaya, including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, offering a healthy and convenient snack option for people seeking a balanced diet.
Our freeze-dried pitaya is the perfect choice for those who want to enjoy the exotic flavor and nutrition of pitaya in a versatile format, ready to be consumed at any time. Try the freeze-dried pitaya and immerse yourself in a unique experience of flavor and health!
(MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FOOD SUPPLY – MAPA – IN No. 37, OF OCTOBER 1, 2018).
100% Freeze-dried Pitaya powder (Cold dehydrated).
Gluten Free. Natural product: contains no chemical preservatives or colorants. This product is subject to minor sensory variations depending on fruit variety.
The product is free of potential allergens as per RESOLUTION – RDC No. 26, OF JULY 2, 2015.
Yogurt, Milk, Fruits, Cereals, Salads, Smoothie, Juices among others
– 3g to 5g (1 tablespoon), with Yogurt, Milk, Fruits, Cereals, Salads, Smoothie, Juices among others
- Packaging
Packed in PE bags inside a 10 kg cardboard box.
Store in a cool (5-15°C) and dry place (relative humidity 55-65%). - Transport and
Storage
Transport must be carried out in closed vehicles (box trucks). Any damaged packaging that allows access to contaminants must be rejected upon receipt. Storage at room temperature. - Conservation
Keep in a cool, ventilated place away from light. Keep out of reach of children - Shelf Life
24 months after the manufacturing date, if stored under the described conditions.
- % Total solids by Thermogravimetry
Minimum 50 - °Brix at 25°C by Refractometry*
Minimum 10 - pH at 25°C by Potentiometry*
< 4.5
- Color*
Pink colored powder - Consistency
Powder - Aroma*
Characteristic - Flavor*
Not sweet and not sour
- Total mold and yeast count
≤ 5.0 x 10³ CFU/g - Escherichia coli
Absent - Staphylococcus aureus
<100/g - Salmonella sp*
Absent in 25g - Viable Trypanosoma cruzi
Not detectable in 25g
| Nutritional Information | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy (kJ/kcal) | 1263 / 298 |
| Lipids | 0 g |
| of which saturated fatty acids | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67 g |
| of which sugars | 67 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Salt | 0 g |