We prototyped “dried kiwi” using domestic kiwi

Agriture has produced a prototype of “dried kiwi” using Japanese-grown kiwi. Kiwifruit is a fruit with a good balance of tartness and sweetness, also known for being rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber.

Carefully drying sliced Japanese-grown kiwi at low temperature produced a finish in which the tartness remained in good measure while the sweetness was concentrated. The characteristic crunch of kiwi seeds is intact as well, making it a satisfying material to eat as a snack on its own.

Dried kiwi has broad potential applications as an ingredient for granola and muesli, a topping material for confectionery, and a raw material for snacks. Dried fruit made from Japanese-grown fruit is a field of growing demand as a differentiating material for gift items and premium lines.

Agriture offers OEM manufacturing of dried vegetables and fruits, as well as proposals for commercial raw materials. We welcome inquiries about processing dried kiwi, starting from the prototype stage.

Dried turnip can be expected to attract commercial interest as a material for soups, simmered dishes, and pickles, and if processed into powder, it can also be used as a raw material for baby food and nursing-care food. Turnip's characteristic gentle flavor is a material well compatible with children's foods and products for the elderly.

Features of dried kiwi and points to note about the material

Dried kiwi is a material made by slicing and drying kiwifruit. With a good balance of tartness and sweetness, it can be eaten as a snack as is, and is also widely used as a blending ingredient for granola, confectionery, and trail mix. Drying softens the tartness somewhat and concentrates the sweetness, giving it a flavor profile different from fresh kiwi.Dried kiwi product pageyou can confirm the existing specifications here.

Green kiwi vs. gold kiwi

The taste and color of dried kiwi differ by variety. Use this as a reference for product design.

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Dried kiwi is well suited to product designs that leverage the balance of tartness, sweetness, and texture. Here are some ideas by application.

Granola and cereal

Dried kiwi’s tartness pairs well with granola, and combining it with nuts and oats broadens the flavor variations.

• Blending ingredient for fruit granola
• Topping for muesli and overnight oats
• Trail mix of nuts and dried fruit

Snacks and treats

Dried kiwi can be eaten as a healthy snack as is. Since you can enjoy the material’s natural sweetness without added sugar, it suits health-conscious snacking.

• Additive-free dried-fruit snacks
• Chocolate-coated dried kiwi
• Dried-fruit sets to serve with yogurt

Confectionery / bakery

Mixing chopped dried kiwi into cookies or pound cake adds a fruity flavor and textural accent.

• Ingredient for fruit cake and pound cake
• Kneaded into cookies and biscotti
• Decoration material for tarts and parfaits

Gifts and assortments

The vivid sliced cross-section of dried kiwi makes an accent for gift packaging.Dried vegetables and dried fruit product listAn ingredient for oden and pot-au-feu

• Dried-fruit assortment gift
• Seasonal gift sets for Ochugen and Oseibo
• Brunch set of yogurt and dried fruit

A base raw material for vegetable bouillon and dashi powder

Here are the representative specifications for commercial lots of dried kiwi.

A vegetable base powder for baby food

Customization support

• Slice thickness: choose thin slices (crisp texture) or thick slices (chewy texture)
• Form: round slices ・ diced (for mixing in)
• Blending: assortments with other dried fruits and nuts available
• Packaging: individually wrapped small pouches, 500 g bags, 1 kg bags
• Shape: slice (for pickles), dice cut (for ingredients), powder

Blending: pre-blend support with other dried vegetables

Because slice thickness greatly changes the texture of dried kiwi, we recommend comparison at the prototype stage.

1. dried vegetable / powder OEM inquiry formLet us know the prototype details, desired slice thickness, and intended use from
2. Share your texture preferences and intended blend in a concept interview (via Zoom or email)
3. We ship prototype samples in units of 1 kg of raw material (usually 2–3 weeks). Comparison prototyping of different thicknesses is possible
4. Contact us with the prototyping content, desired shape, and assumed application via
5. Share the requirements of the blending destination in a concept hearing (Zoom or email)

Tell us your application—such as “we want to mix it into granola” or “we want to make a dried-fruit gift set”—and we’ll propose the optimal slice thickness and form.

Product catalog showing the items we handle

Flexible support from small lots to large lots

• Sold in small lots from 100g
• Handling heirloom vegetables from across Japan
• Dried fruits and herbs also supported

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Frequently asked questions

Q. Do you use sugar?

A. No added sugar. It’s an additive-free dried fruit that leverages kiwi’s natural sweetness and tartness as they are.

Q. Can we specify green or gold?

A. It depends on raw-material availability, but variety specification is possible. Please let us know your preference when you inquire.

Q. Can we choose the size of the dice?

A. We accommodate cut sizes to suit the application, such as for granola (roughly 5 mm cubes) or for confectionery (roughly 10 mm cubes).

Q. Can it be set with other dried fruits?

A. Yes. We also accommodate assortments with the dried fruits and dried vegetables Agriture handles.Product listing pagePlease check the specifications on

Q. Can it be blended with other dried vegetables?

A. It can be combined with the 60-plus dried vegetables handled by Agriture. Please check the items handled on

Related pages and further reading

• Dried kiwi product page (Japanese-grown, additive-free)
• Agriture’s dried vegetables and dried fruit product list
• See the vegetable powder list page
• For consultations on dried vegetable and powder OEM here
• The nutritional value and benefits of vegetable powder