Dried strawberry
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Dried strawberry (Kyoto-grown) product overview
Fully ripe strawberries carefully grown at our partner farms in Kyoto Prefecture are sliced and slowly dried at low temperature. The finish concentrates the flesh's juiciness and rich aroma, spreading a sweet-tartness that grows with each bite. Strawberry's characteristic bright aroma stands out, and it's a standout for topping and confectionery uses too.
With no sugar or glucose added, the method leverages the ingredient's inherent flavor—additive-free and color-free. Vividly colored even when dried, its premium look is also appealing. We handle both commercial and OEM.
Three points of care in dried strawberry
01 Grown at partner farms in Kyoto Prefecture
We contract directly with partner farms in Kyoto Prefecture and use strawberries harvested after waiting until fully ripe. Only aromatic, sweet-tart fruit is sorted and sent to the processing line.
02 Low-temperature drying that preserves color and aroma
To protect strawberry's characteristic bright aroma and vivid red color, which tend to be lost in high-temperature drying, we use a method that slowly removes moisture at low temperature. Even after drying, it finishes with a premium look.
03 Sugar-, coloring-, and preservative-free
Using no sugars, sweeteners, preservatives, or colorings whatsoever, the only ingredient is strawberry. A design suited to natural and additive-free appeal as a raw material for craft sweets and high-value-added brands.
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 of commercial dried strawberry
100% Kyoto-grown
Among domestic strawberries, we use Kyoto-grown. For manufacturers wanting to carry regional brand value at the ingredient level, it's a raw material that lets you clearly state the growing region.
Round slices
A slice shape that leverages the round form as is. Usable directly for topping tarts, cakes, and granola, it suits products with strong visual appeal.
Bright aroma and acidity
A sweet-tartness and bright aroma that spread with each bite. Thanks to a method that retains flavor even when dried, it also suits use as an ingredient in black and herbal teas and kneading into baked goods.
Color-free, natural coloring
Using no coloring, it retains strawberry's inherent natural red. A color suited to product design for premium confections and natural-oriented brands.
Small-lot 100g support
Available from a minimum lot of 100g. We can support you step by step, from prototyping for small craft-confectionery makers and chocolate shops to the mass-production phase.
Powder-processing support
Processing into strawberry powder from the same raw material is also possible. It can be applied to product planning that leverages color and aroma—drink bases, baked goods, macarons, marshmallows, and more. It suits uses where you want to blend color and aroma into baked-goods dough, white chocolate, marshmallows, macarons, drink bases, and the like.
Commitments to variety, grower, and growing region
BRAND
Cultivar:We use strawberries grown in Kyoto Prefecture. We choose cultivars suited to the partner farm's growing environment and source them based on the balance of color, aroma, and acidity after processing.
PRODUCER
Producer:We contract directly with strawberry producers in Kyoto Prefecture. Only fully ripe fruit is sorted and delivered to the processing site while highly fresh.
REGION
Production area:Kyoto Prefecture. A regional brand with low distribution volume even within the domestic strawberry market, suited to product design where you want to differentiate from competitors.
CULTIVATION
Cultivation method:Centered on greenhouse cultivation, fully ripe harvest is timed to the April peak. By processing in bulk during the period of high freshness and sugar content, it finishes as a raw material with a sense of season.
Low-temperature drying that protects color, aroma, and a premium look
Strawberry's pigment and aroma components are very delicate, and in high-temperature drying the red darkens and the aroma is easily impaired. Agriture uses a low-temperature drying method, designed to remove moisture while retaining the vivid red and bright aroma. Dried strawberry's characteristic premium look also suits adoption in gift confections and premium products.
💡 TIPS | Drying-processing trivia
Dried strawberry is vulnerable to humidity, so after opening, storing it in an airtight container together with a desiccant helps preserve color and texture. Since it's prone to color transfer, when combining it with white cream or white chocolate, minding the amount used and how you mix it results in a clean finish.
Use cases for commercial dried strawberry
Chocolate / chocolatiers
Kneading dried strawberry into white or milk chocolate, or topping it on the surface, makes a gorgeous craft chocolate product. It becomes a differentiating ingredient for brands committed to domestic raw materials.
Confectionery / baked goods / cookies
For kneading into or topping pound cakes, cookies, macarons, financiers, and scones. Suited to manufacturers who want to put the Kyoto-grown regional brand story into their products.
Black tea / herbal tea / blended beverages
Usable as an ingredient in fruit teas, herbal blends, and infused water that leverage strawberry's aroma and color. The look inside the bag finishes gorgeously, suited to adding color to gift blend teas. Being a dried product, the aroma is stable and it can be blended to the same quality year-round.
Granola / cereal / health foods
As an ingredient for granola, muesli, protein bars, and energy bars. Using domestic fruit enables not only health-conscious but also region-conscious appeal.
Gift / premium confections
As a raw material for high-value-added seasonal gift products—Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Christmas. We can also propose ingredients matched to product packaging that seeks visual impact.
How to use commercial dried strawberry and related cases
Agriture's dried strawberry can be used in various ways—not only as a topping ingredient as is, but crushed and kneaded into baked goods or chocolate, or powdered to blend in color and aroma. We have a track record of OEM consultations from confectionery, tea, and chocolate brands, and can also handle consultations on choosing between it and freeze-dried strawberry.
Related cases
- What is freeze-dried? A gentle explanation of the drying technology spreading to miso soup, vegetables, and strawberries
- Complete guide to choosing commercial freeze-dried strawberry | Use by shape and procurement tips
- Complete guide to using freeze-dried strawberry dice | Confectionery/baking cases and selection tips
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
Commercial dried strawberry OEM consultation FAQ
From how large a minimum lot can you accommodate?
Available from a minimum lot of 100g. We welcome consultations from small chocolate shops and prototype uses.
Do you publish prices?
Because it varies by growing region, lot, and spec, we don't publish a flat price. If you tell us the use and desired quantity, we'll provide a quote.
How long is the lead time?
The main production period is April. When in stock, we can ship in as little as 1–2 weeks, but for mass-production support please consult us up to 3 months before the production period.
Can you issue a certificate of origin for the raw material?
Origin labeling stating it's Kyoto-grown, partner-farm information, and the like can be shared as needed. It can also be used as an attachment to the specification sheet.
Can you provide pesticide/analysis reports?
The partner farmers' cultivation history and any required analysis results can be shared on a case-by-case basis. Projects that require specification-sheet submission are handled individually.
Are HACCP and export support possible?
We produce with a HACCP-compliant processing procedure and can also supply raw material for export products.
Please tell me how to proceed with an OEM consultation
Please tell us the use, quantity, and deadline via the inquiry form. We propose consistently from sample provision through spec adjustment, prototyping, and main production.
Recommended reading
- What is freeze-dried? A gentle explanation of the drying technology spreading to miso soup, vegetables, and strawberries(Column)
- Complete guide to choosing commercial freeze-dried strawberry | Use by shape and procurement tips(Column)
- Complete guide to using freeze-dried strawberry dice | Confectionery/baking cases and selection tips(Column)
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