Dried Strawberries (Fragaria × Ananassa) – Whole, Slices & Diced Prime Export Grade

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Dried Strawberries</strong> (<em>Fragaria &times; ananassa</em>), processed from ripe, hand-harvested Mediterranean and Aegean berries. Carefully sorted, calyx-removed (de-stemmed), washed, and processed using gentle dehydration technologies (hot-air tunnel drying or advanced freeze-drying / lyophylization), our dried strawberries retain their vivid ruby-red hue, authentic sweet-tart berry fragrance, and cellular structure. Widely supplied to breakfast cereal and muesli blenders, artisan chocolate and confectionery crafters, bakery and pastry premix manufacturers, fruit/herbal tea packers, and gourmet retail snack packagers worldwide.</p>

<h3>Key Commercial Varieties &amp; Dehydration Technologies</h3>

<p>To satisfy diverse industrial formulation, moisture absorption, and retail packaging criteria, we supply multiple technological processing styles:</p>

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<li><strong>1. Hot-Air Dehydrated (Air-Dried / AD - Soft &amp; Chewy):</strong>

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<li>Pliable, chewy mouthfeel with concentrated berry sweetness and deep crimson color.</li>

<li>Available as 100% natural (unsweetened) or lightly sugar-infused (osmotic dehydration) to maintain soft texture in trail mixes.</li>

<li>Moisture level: 12.0% – 18.0%.</li>

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<li><strong>2. Freeze-Dried (FD / Lyophilized - Crispy &amp; Porous):</strong>

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<li>Ultra-low moisture (max. 3.0% – 5.0%) with cellular integrity, instantaneous rehydration, and crunchy texture.</li>

<li>Preferred for premium chocolate inclusions, high-end muesli flakes, and dry ice cream novelties.</li>

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<li><strong>3. Physical Cuts &amp; Granulations:</strong>

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<li><strong>Whole Selected Berries:</strong> Calibrated small/medium whole fruit (15 mm – 25 mm).</li>

<li><strong>Slices:</strong> Cross-sectional or longitudinal slices (thickness: 4 mm – 6 mm).</li>

<li><strong>Dices / Cubes:</strong> Precision-cut 3x3 mm, 5x5 mm, or 10x10 mm (rice flour or dextrose coated upon request to avoid industrial hopper bridging).</li>

<li><strong>Fine Strawberry Powder:</strong> 40 – 80 mesh for natural coloring, frosting, baking glazes, and beverage formulations.</li>

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<h3>Product Specifications &amp; Analytical Standards</h3>

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<li><strong>Botanical Name:</strong> <em>Fragaria &times; ananassa</em> Duchesne ex Rozier (Family: Rosaceae)</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Dried Strawberries, Dehydrated Strawberries, Freeze-Dried Strawberries, Fraises Séchées, Fresas Deshidratadas, Getrocknete Erdbeeren, Fragole Disidratate, Kurutulmuş Çilek</li>

<li><strong>HS Codes:</strong>

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<li><strong>0813.40.95.00 / 0813.40.90:</strong> Other fruit, dried, other than that of headings 0801 to 0806 - Other (Air-dehydrated strawberry products)</li>

<li><strong>0813.40.30:</strong> Freeze-dried fruits</li>

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<li><strong>Purity:</strong> Min. 99.5% (Laser sortexed, metal-detected, free from sepals/calyx leaves, mold, and foreign matter)</li>

<li><strong>Color:</strong> Natural intense ruby-red to deep crimson (free from brown oxidation or charred edges)</li>

<li><strong>Moisture Content:</strong>

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<li>Air-Dried (AD): 12.0% – 18.0% (Water activity $a_w < 0.65$)</li>

<li>Freeze-Dried (FD): Max. 3.0% – 5.0%</li>

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<li><strong>Sulfur Dioxide (SO2):</strong> 100% Unsulfured (SO2-Free) / Natural standard</li>

<li><strong>Total Ash:</strong> Max. 3.5% – 4.5%</li>

<li><strong>Acid-Insoluble Ash:</strong> Max. 0.5%</li>

<li><strong>Microbiological Status:</strong> Negative for Salmonella, E. coli, and foreign yeasts/molds; compliant with strict food hygiene standards</li>

<li><strong>Origin:</strong> Turkey (Mediterranean &amp; Aegean Basins) / Certified Origin</li>

<li><strong>Crop Season:</strong> Current Crop / Fresh Harvest</li>

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<h3>Packaging &amp; Barrier Protection Standards</h3>

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<li>Standard export corrugated master cartons: 5 kg, 10 kg, or 12.5 kg net weight, lined with sealed food-grade blue polyethylene (PE) liner bags</li>

<li><strong>For Freeze-Dried (FD) Grades:</strong> Heat-sealed multi-layer aluminum foil barrier bags inside master cartons with nitrogen gas flushing to protect hygroscopic fruit from ambient moisture</li>

<li>Retail-ready stand-up pouches (Doypack: 50g, 100g, 250g, 500g) available for private label buyers</li>

<li>Custom private labeling, batch barcodes, nutritional analysis panels, and client-specified palletization supported</li>

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<h3>Container Loading &amp; Freight Logistics</h3>

<p>Because dried strawberries have varying bulk densities depending on whether they are air-dried (dense, approx. 450 – 520 kg/m³) or freeze-dried (extremely light and voluminous, approx. 80 – 120 kg/m³), loading configurations strictly comply with road safety limits and international container payload regulations:</p>

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<li><strong>20ft FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>Air-Dried (AD Cartons): Approx. 11.5 – 13.5 MT</li>

<li>Freeze-Dried (FD Cartons): Approx. 2.5 – 3.5 MT (Volumetric container limit)</li>

<li>Palletized: Approx. 9.0 – 11.0 MT (AD)</li>

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<li><strong>40ft High Cube (HC) FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>Air-Dried (AD Cartons): Approx. 22.0 – 24.5 MT (utilizing full 68 – 72 CBM internal volume)</li>

<li>Freeze-Dried (FD Cartons): Approx. 6.0 – 8.0 MT (Volumetric ceiling)</li>

<li>Heavy dense shipments strictly capped at the <strong>25 MT maximum legal container payload limit</strong></li>

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<li><strong>Standard Truck (Road Transport / Mega Tır 90–100 m³):</strong>

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<li>Air-Dried (AD): Approx. 20.0 – 24.5 MT (Strictly capped at <strong>max 24 – 25 MT legal road axle payload</strong>)</li>

<li>Freeze-Dried (FD): Approx. 7.0 – 9.0 MT (Trailer volume capacity)</li>

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<h3>Quality Assurance &amp; Export Documentation</h3>

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<li>Comprehensive official export paperwork: Official Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) specifically verifying moisture, water activity ($a_w$), microbiological limits, and absence of synthetic dyes/preservatives, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading / CMR.</li>

<li>Tested and certified compliant with European Commission (EU) pesticide MRL regulations, US FDA food safety rules, and allergen-free handling protocols. Non-GMO, Halal, and Kosher certified.</li>

<li>Available trade delivery terms: FOB, CFR, CIF, and DAP.</li>

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