At the end of fall and the beginning of winter, when the cold wind rises and the earth is covered with a layer of golden yellow, it is the season of orange ripening. During this time, the orchards are full of heavy fruits, which have been bathed in the sun and rain for a year, accumulating rich nutrition and sweet flavor. In the midst of this joyous harvest, a special orange product - freeze-dried oranges - is quietly becoming a new favorite for both health and taste. Today, we would like to recommend a new product of our company in the season: freeze-dried oranges.

Figure 1  Freeze dried orange (fragrant citrus) slices & Freeze dried lime slices

Manufacturing process: the perfect fusion of technology and nature

Freeze-dried oranges are carefully made from fresh oranges through advanced freeze-dried technology. In this process, ripe and full oranges with smooth and undamaged skin are selected firstly, and after strict cleaning and sterilizing, the oranges are sliced into thin slices by using precision knives to ensure that each slice is uniformly thin and thick to facilitate subsequent processing. Next, the slices are fed into the quick-freezing equipment, where they are quickly frozen at a very low temperature to lock in the original freshness and flavor of the oranges. The most critical step is drying in a vacuum environment, where water is removed by direct sublimation of ice crystals into gas, preserving the original color, aroma and most of the nutrients of the oranges, and ultimately obtaining light and crispy freeze-dried orange slices with attractive color.

Nutritional value: a generous gift from nature

Freeze-dried oranges not only retain the vitamin C, beta-carotene, vitamin A, B vitamins as well as a variety of minerals and antioxidants found in fresh oranges, but also remove most of the water, the concentration of these nutrients has been enhanced, making each slice of freeze-dried oranges a nutrient-intensive “little bomb”. With Vitamin C to help boost the immune system, beta-carotene for vision protection, and an abundance of fiber to help promote intestinal health, freeze-dried oranges are undoubtedly an ideal choice for those pursuing a healthy lifestyle.

Application Scenarios: Flexible and Versatile as You Like 

The charm of freeze-dried oranges lies not only in its own deliciousness and nutrition, but also in its diversified application scenarios. It can be used as a daily snack, eaten directly to enjoy the purity and freshness from nature; it can also be used as a tea drink ingredient, whether it is hot water brewing or cold brewing, it can release a strong orange flavor, invigorating; in the field of baking, freeze-dried orange slices are even more creative raw materials, whether it is a cake, cookies or bread, can be due to the addition of it to add a splash of unique color and flavor; and even, you can also try to grind it into powder, as a seasoning for the dish. You can also try to grind it into powder, as a seasoning, to bring unexpected surprises to the dishes.

Figure 2  Application Scenarios for Freeze-Dried Oranges