Dried Orange carrot
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Dried Orange Carrot: product overview
"Orange carrot," whose color turns vivid orange all the way to the core, is developed by Takii Seed asone of a series of vegetables that contain functional compounds abundantly, "Phytorich." It has a thin skin and is characterized by a herb-like freshness felt within its sweetness. While having sugar content high enough to be used for juice, drying tidies the sweetness up cleanly, anda flavorful finish where the herbal aroma stands out. Easily accepted even by those who dislike the sweetness characteristic of carrots, it isa highly versatile material that can also perform as an aromatic vegetable, contained in burdock and cocoa.
It can of course be used just as it is, but it also pairs well with seasoning liquids and chocolate, andis widely adopted for vegetable confectionery and colorful mix ingredients.
Three Commitments Behind Our Dried Orange Carrot
01 Selecting Takii Seed's Phyto Rich variety
"Orange" is one of the Phyto Rich series developed by Kyoto's Takii Seed. A variety containing more carotene than ordinary Western carrots, it is a material that can promote color and ingredient individuality.
02 Drying that draws out a herbal aroma
Fresh Orange is a variety with strong sweetness used for juice, but drying tidies the sweetness up cleanly and makes a herb-like refreshing aroma stand out. It is a flavor accepted even by those who dislike carrot sweetness.
03 A design that makes the most of the whole with the skin on
Orange carrots have a thin skin and are a variety delicious to eat with the skin on. At Agriture, by drying them without peeling, we make the most of the nutritional value and flavor in full.
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
Features of Commercial Dried Orange Carrot
Grown in Kyotango, Kyoto Prefecture
We use "Orange carrot," with its thin skin and vivid color. It is characterized by a vivid orange color all the way to the core.
Crisp and snappy texture
Even after drying it is light and crisp, and after rehydration a moderate crispness and aroma remain. Its physical properties are easy to use for light-meal and snack applications too.
Rich in antioxidant compounds
A variety containing more carotene than ordinary Western carrots. It is a material that makes the most of color and ingredient individuality.
No glucose added
A specification that dries the ingredient just as it is, with no sugar-syrup treatment.
A great match with chocolate
Orange carrot's aroma goes well with chocolate, and it is adopted as a confectionery ingredient, such as orangette-style chocolate coating.
Herbal-tea material
Making the most of the herbal aroma drawn out by drying, it can also be used for orange water and herbal-tea blends.
Main use
It can be developed as a vegetable-chip and snack material (as a lightly sweet aromatic accent), for baked goods and chocolate coating (orangette-style finish), as a herbal-tea and flavored-water material, and as an OEM product ingredient (dried aromatic vegetable, colorful mix material).
Product specifications
Item | Details |
|---|---|
Raw material growing region | Kyoto Prefecture (partner farm) |
Specification | Fine-cut |
Storage method | Room temperature (store away from high heat and humidity) |
Best-before date | 6 months from the shipping date |
Minimum lot | From 10 bags / 100 g |
Powder | Available |
Manufacturing period | December |
Customization support
Custom size support (cut-thickness change, shape adjustment): can be discussed for orders of 10kg and up. OEM support: available. Large-lot production: available (consultation required 3 months before the production period).Past initiative case studies are here。
POWDER
Orange carrot powder is also available
We also develop orange carrot powder, which powders the carrot's inherent color and aroma. Put it to use as an ingredient for baked goods, beverages, and nutritionally fortified foods.
Variety, grower, origin
BRAND
Cultivar:Orange (Takii Seed's Phyto Rich variety). It contains carotene abundantly compared with ordinary Western carrots.
PRODUCER
Producer:Partner farmers in Kyotango, Kyoto. Aiming for agriculture kind to the environment and people, they grow it using homemade compost.
REGION
Production area:Kyotango, Kyoto. Carrots grown making the most of the December cold have standout sugar content and aroma.
CULTIVATION
Cultivation method:A recycling-oriented cultivation using homemade compost. Through collaboration with Takii Seed, stable supply of the Phyto Rich variety is achieved.
*Reference: OYAOYA product page
Low-temperature drying that draws out the carrot's aroma
Carrots have a distinctive green aroma along with their sweetness. At Agriture, by drying slowly at low temperature, we curb the dispersal of aroma compounds and make the herbal aroma characteristic of Orange stand out.
💡 TIPS | Drying-processing trivia
Carrot aroma compounds include sesquiterpenes and pinene, components close to herbs. Low-temperature drying makes it easy for these components to remain, allowing flavor design that makes the most of a herbal aroma. The Orange variety is especially rich in aroma compounds, making it a variety well suited to drying.
Use cases
Vegetable chips and snacks
With rising health consciousness, this is a use with growing adoption by natural-oriented EC brands and souvenir OEM. Fresh carrots require labor for prep and slicing steps, but using pre-sliced, dried material lets you build it straight into a production line from the baking or frying step. Orange carrot's distinctive herbal sweetness and vivid orange color easily become product-differentiating points, and it can also be used as mixed chips combined with other dried vegetables, to expand the lineup for gift demand and the health-snack market.
Orangette-style chocolate
This is a use drawing attention as a differentiating material at makers handling OEM of chocolate-coated confectionery and EC brands committed to Japanese-grown ingredients. Orange-type materials involve seasonal fluctuation and prep labor when purchased and processed as fresh fruit, but dried orange carrot allows year-round stable procurement at room temperature, and its natural sweetness and vivid orange color enhance chocolate's flavor. Because slice thickness and shape can be discussed to suit OEM specifications, we can also accommodate product design for sales channels such as gift sweets, souvenirs, and premium lines.
Herbal tea and flavored water
This is a use suited to adoption in welcome drinks at cafes and hotels and in original blend teas for EC brands. Compared with fresh material, bulk room-temperature storage and stable purchasing are possible, and it can be used while maintaining the vivid orange color development. Its differentiating appeal as a caffeine-free material is easy to promote, and it can be discussed in specifications to suit the use, from cut shapes for tea-bag filling to slices for flavored water.
As an aromatic vegetable to flavor dishes
This is a use easy to adopt as an aromatic-base sub-ingredient at prepared-food makers and seasoning/sauce makers. Fresh carrots pose the production-line labor of color transfer and freshness management after prep and cutting, but dried orange carrot allows bulk room-temperature storage and simplifies the process by mixing in just the needed amount as-is. Making the most of the varietal character where sweetness does not assert itself too much and aroma stands out, it can be blended as a differentiating material in the flavor design of miso-based prepared dishes and simmered sauces.
How to Use Commercial Orange Carrot
As a collaborative case with Takii Seed, we are receiving more inquiries about product development that makes the most of the Phyto Rich variety. Please do refer to the related cases.
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
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Q. About what is the minimum lot?
A. You can try it from 10 bags / 100 g. For ongoing supply, units of 1 kg and 10 kg are central.
Q. Can you give me a rough price?
A. It varies with lot, shape, and timing. We will provide a quote together with a sample.
Q. About how much lead time is needed?
A. Around two weeks for stocked items. For planned production timed to the December harvest, we ask for consultation from three months ahead.
Q. Can you disclose the raw material's origin and variety?
A. It is Takii Seed's Orange variety grown by partner farmers in Kyotango, Kyoto. If you would like documentation, please consult us.
Q. Are you HACCP-compliant?
A. At our own plant we carry out hygiene management based on HACCP principles.
Q. Is OEM of products that make the most of the varietal character possible?
A. We also handle product planning that makes the most of the Phyto Rich variety's character.
RETAIL
For those looking to purchase in small packs
For those who want to purchase from a small quantity for home or gift use, please use the online shop of our sister brand OYAOYA. We handle a wide range from 20 g to 500 g.
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