Dried pineapple
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Product overview of dried pineapple
Pineapple's appeal is the sweet-and-sour flavor distinctive to tropical fruit. Drying it in particular tightly concentrates the sweetness and acidity, making the fruity aroma stand out all the more. Whether eaten as a snack as is or used as a confectionery material, its refreshing flavor sets off dishes and desserts.
Also, processed into powder, it can be used as a flavor for baked goods and beverages, so it can handle a wide range of product development.
Three commitments Agriture values
01 Using fully ripe pineapple grown in Okinawa Prefecture
Using only fully ripe pineapple delivered from partner farms within Okinawa Prefecture as the raw material, it is peeled and processed into rounds at a local Okinawa processing facility. By shortening the time from harvest to processing, we dry it without letting the aroma of the fully ripe fruit escape.
02 Natural processing with no sugar or glucose
We use no sugar-soaking or glucose-coating, which is common in commercial dried pineapple. It is finished with only the fruit's own sugar and acidity, a raw material also suited to clean-label-oriented dried-fruit OEM.
03 Low-temperature drying that keeps the chew and aroma
Rather than driving off moisture all at once at high temperature, we dry it at low temperature over time. With a moist finish where you feel the juice the more you chew, it is a texture easy to use both as a snack as is and as an ingredient in baked goods.
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
Characteristics as a commercial raw material
The impactful aroma of fully ripe fruit
The rich aroma of Okinawa fully ripe pineapple is concentrated in the drying process. The aroma rises the moment the package is opened, finishing into a dried-fruit product with a premium feel.
The balance of acidity and sweetness
It achieves both the firm sweetness distinctive to fully ripe fruit and a refreshing acidity that lingers in the aftertaste, making it a perfect match for black tea, coffee, and yogurt.
Compatibility with baked-goods and bread materials
Because it can be folded into dough without rehydrating, it is a cut specification easy to use as an ingredient for pound cakes, muffins, scones, and bread.
Year-round stable procurement
Unlike fresh pineapple, whose season is limited, a dried product allows 6 months of room-temperature storage. It achieves stable raw-material supply year-round and broadens the scope of product planning.
Also accommodating the use of unused fruit
By actively using off-spec fruit and fruit suited to processing uses, we also contribute to solving the disposal challenge Okinawa's producers face.
Flexible support for OEM and PB development
Specification changes to match OEM development of diverse product categories—snacks, cereals, protein bars, dried-fruit assortments, and more—are also possible.
Product specifications
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Item |
Details |
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Raw material growing region |
Okinawa-grown |
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Specification |
Rounds |
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Storage method |
Room temperature (store away from high heat and humidity) |
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Best-before date |
6 months from the shipping date |
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Minimum lot |
From 10 bags / 100 g |
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Powder |
Available |
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Manufacturing period |
July |
Customization and OEM support
Through cooperation with partner farmers and our own processing facilities, Agriture achieves stable raw material supply and high-quality manufacturing. We can flexibly accommodate OEM manufacturing and also handle consultations on specification changes and packaging.
- Custom-size support (cut-thickness changes, shape adjustments): consultation available for orders of 10 kg or more
- OEM support: available (from small-lot prototyping to mass production)
- Large-lot manufacturing: available (consultation required 3 months before the manufacturing period)
POWDER
We also offer powder products
Agriture offers not only dried vegetables but also a wide range of commercial vegetable powders. If you want to use them as an ingredient for dressings, sauces, or bakery products, please also see the powder product list.
Commitments to variety, producer, growing region, and cultivation
BRAND
Variety:Pineapple (using fully ripe fresh fruit grown in Okinawa Prefecture). It is characterized by the balance of aroma and acidity distinctive to fully ripe fruit that has basked in the local sun.
PRODUCER
Producer:Partner farms within Okinawa Prefecture and a local processing partner. Everything from harvest to processing is completed within Okinawa Prefecture, and traceability is also secured.
REGION
Growing region:Grown in Okinawa Prefecture. The warm climate and red-soil ground nurture a rich sweetness and fragrance.
CULTIVATION
Cultivation method:Open-field cultivation is central, harvested at the fully ripe timing. Peeling, cutting, and low-temperature drying are processed in an integrated way within the prefecture.
*Reference: OYAOYA product page
Low-temperature drying that preserves the ingredient's character
To make the most of pineapple's flavor, color, and texture, Agriture adopts a drying method that drives off moisture slowly over time at low temperature. High-temperature hot-air drying can remove moisture in a short time, but it has the drawback that aroma components, pigments, and heat-sensitive vitamins are easily lost. Low-temperature drying can raise the raw material's storability while retaining such components as much as possible, with the feature that the material's own flavor rises when rehydrated.
💡 TIPS | Drying-processing trivia
パイナップルにはタンパク質分解酵素「ブロメライン」が含まれており、乾燥時の温度が高すぎると酵素活性が大きく低下してしまいます。Agritureでは低温でじっくり水分を飛ばすことで、酵素の持ち味と香りをできる限り残したしっとり仕上げを実現しています。
Scenes of using dried pineapple
The dried product of Okinawa fully ripe pineapple is a highly versatile raw material that plays an active role in a wide range of business types—from snacks to baked goods to beverages. It is recommended for product development that makes use of the balance of aroma and sweetness.
As a dried-fruit snack or nibble
It can be used as a raw material for additive-free snack products that let you enjoy the chew as is. It is adopted by premium-oriented nibble sets and health-conscious snack brands.
As an ingredient for baked goods and bakeries
It is optimal as a raw material chopped and folded into the dough of pound cakes, muffins, scones, kouglof, brioche, and more. With perfect compatibility with butter, it is widely used in tropical-style sweets development.
A material for granola, cereal, and protein bars
Combined with nuts and oats and incorporated into breakfast-type cereals and bars, the presence of the tropical fruit stands out. It is perfect for OEM for additive-free-oriented healthy brands.
A topping for yogurt and gelato
Just adding it to yogurt, ice cream, or gelato makes the aroma and acidity of fully ripe pineapple rise firmly. It is a form easy to use in café menus too.
A raw material for black tea, fruit tea, and flavored coffee
Combined with other dried fruit and herbs, it finishes into a tropical-flavored fruit tea. Examples of combining it with Kyoto-vegetable coffee and flavored coffee are also increasing.
About commercial and OEM consultations
Agriture partners with Okinawa's partner farms and processing partner to support, in an integrated system, everything from harvest of fully ripe pineapple to drying, sorting, and packaging. For dried-fruit OEM and baked-goods makers, you can consult us smoothly from prototyping to mass production.
Past initiatives and adoption projects can also be seen on the following pages.
- Past initiative case studies are here
- Commercial dried vegetable OEM here
- Commercial vegetable powder here
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 about dried pineapple
Q. Please tell me the minimum lot for dried pineapple and the capacity per bag.
A. For commercial use, we can do business from a minimum of 10 bags at 100 g per bag. We can accommodate small lots even at the prototyping and test-adoption stage, and for mass production you can consult with us on package specifications and lot quantities.
Q. What is the commercial price range?
A. The price varies with the raw material market, specifications, lot size, and cut specifications. When you inquire, we will propose a quote to match your desired specifications and lot, so first let us know your required conditions.
Q. What is the lead time from order to delivery?
A. Stocked items can be shipped in about a few days to a week. For made-to-order or custom specifications, there are cases where we ask for a lead time of about two weeks to a month, including raw material preparation and the drying process. Consulting early provides reassurance.
Q. Can you obtain a certificate of origin for the raw material?
A. Depending on the client's request, we can prepare a certificate of origin for the raw material. Since there are cases where we can provide it together with the cultivation information of partner farmers, please let us know the documents you need in advance.
Q. Can you handle food-sanitation and HACCP compliance and export-oriented support?
A. Agriture's processing carries out hygiene management in line with the HACCP approach, and you can consult us on dried vegetable raw materials for export as well. Please also consult us on confirming requirements by destination country and label support when you inquire.
Q. For an OEM request, in what flow should I consult?
A. First, let us know your product image, lot quantity, and desired delivery date via the inquiry form. After a hearing, we propose prototyping, a quote, and a production plan, and once you approve, we schedule mass production—this is the general flow.
Q. Can you handle custom specification changes such as cut size and shape?
RETAIL
For those looking to purchase in small packs
If you want to try the taste and texture in a small amount, the partner brand OYAOYA sells retail packs of 20g, 80g, 200g, and 500g. Please use them for in-store sample verification and for checking a product concept.
Recommended reading
- How to Choose a Dried Fruit Assortment: 10 Points to Avoid Regret(Column)
- Okinawa-Grown Dried Fruit Arrived(Notice)
- How to Combine Dried Fruit and Nuts: 10 Rules for Boosting Nutritional Value(Column)
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