Freeze-Dried Pear
Freeze-dried pear has a delicate, floral sweetness that complements rather than dominates. It is a refined choice for breakfast products, pastry and snack bars, and we offer it sliced, diced and as powder.
Origin & sourcing
Pears are grown throughout Turkey's orchards, which are among the largest in Europe and the Middle East. Our pear is freeze-dried in Turkey, and the origin of the raw fruit for each lot is declared on the specification sheet and the lot documents.
In freeze-dried form
Pear flesh is juicy and soft, with tiny natural grit cells that give it its characteristic texture. Freeze-drying turns it into a crisp, light piece with a pale cream colour, and the flavour stays sweet, gentle and floral.
When rehydrated, pear softens quickly and becomes juicy. The natural grit cells give pear powder a slightly fuller texture than apple powder. Its mild sweetness makes pear a natural partner for spices, chocolate and other fruits.
Because pear is low in acidity, its delicate aroma is easily masked or lost in heat. Freeze-drying avoids cooking heat, so the pear character stays recognisable even in blends. The slices are crisp and break cleanly, which makes them easy to crush into smaller pieces for toppings.
Available Formats
Slices are used as a snack and decoration. Diced pear goes into porridge, granola, bars and baking. Powder is used in fruit blends, fillings, drinks and dessert mixes.
Key facts
Moisture, shelf life and full specifications are confirmed in writing on the product specification sheet, sent with your quotation.
Applications
Porridge and oatmeal
Diced pear in oat and porridge mixes, often combined with ginger or cinnamon.
Granola and bars
Dice and slices in granola and cereal bars for a gentle, natural sweetness.
Pastry and tarts
Dice and powder in tart fillings, pastry creams and spiced cakes.
Chocolate pairings
Diced pear in dark chocolate, a classic flavour pairing.
Fruit powder blends
Pear powder as a mild, sweet component in mixed fruit powders and smoothie bases.
Flavour pairings
Pear pairs with ginger, cinnamon, vanilla and cardamom, with dark chocolate, with blue cheese and walnuts, and with apple and quince in fruit blends.
Working with it in production
Add diced pear to porridge and muesli blends in the dry phase; it rehydrates when liquid is added. In bakery fillings, combine dice and powder for both texture and flavour. Keep slices whole by packing them gently.
Storage & Handling
Keep pear sealed, cool and dry, away from light. Like all freeze-dried fruit it absorbs humidity once opened, so reseal immediately. Slices are delicate; handle gently to keep them whole.
Freeze-dried products are hygroscopic: they take up moisture from the air. Keep them in the sealed original packaging in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat, reseal opened packs straight away and use clean, dry scoops.
Ingredients & allergens
The ingredient and allergen declaration for this product is set out on its specification sheet, which we send with your quotation.
What to specify when you enquire
- 1Specify sliced, diced or powder.
- 2Tell us what pear will be paired with, so that we can suggest other fruits from the range for trials.
- 3State the destination country for documentation.
Questions about this product
What does freeze-dried pear taste like?
Gentle, sweet and floral. It is milder than apple and works well with spices, chocolate and stronger fruits.
Is pear suitable for powders?
Yes. Pear powder is mild and sweet, with a slightly fuller texture than apple powder thanks to the fruit's natural grit cells.
Can pear be used in tea blends?
Yes. Diced pear is used in fruit and spiced tea blends, where it adds a gentle sweetness and aroma.
How does pear differ from apple?
Pear is softer, sweeter and more floral, with less acidity, which makes it a gentle partner for spices and chocolate.
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