{"id":1849,"date":"2026-04-07T21:12:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T12:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/agriture.jp\/?post_type=oem&#038;p=1849"},"modified":"2026-08-12T20:14:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T11:14:42","slug":"custom-dried-vegetables","status":"publish","type":"oem","link":"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/oem\/custom-dried-vegetables\/","title":{"rendered":"Custom Processing of Dried Vegetables: A Guide to Cut Shape, Blending, and Moisture Content"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\"There's no off-the-shelf dried vegetable spec that fits our product just right\"\u2014anyone in product development has probably felt this at least once. You want the dried vegetables in your soup cut a bit smaller, a finer mince or flake for a furikake, five kinds of vegetables blended at a specific ratio...<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What answers requests that off-the-shelf products can't meet is<strong>Custom processing of dried vegetables<\/strong>. From dice, slice, julienne, and mince to flake, you can freely combine cut size and shape to finish a spec that fits your product just right. Agriture handles contract processing of dried vegetables at our own factory in Kyoto, flexibly accommodating everything from<strong>cut-size adjustment, shape processing, blending, and moisture-content specification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article explains, concretely, what custom processing can do and what to think about when deciding the spec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/oem\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/studio-cms-assets\/projects\/9YWyw1reqM\/s-1280x720_v-fms_webp_362f3ef5-e977-49ed-8f09-f392dc5f6600.jpg\" alt=\"\u4e7e\u71e5\u91ce\u83dc\u306e\u30ab\u30b9\u30bf\u30e0\u52a0\u5de5\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"p-blogParts post_content\" data-partsid=\"284\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-fullWide pc-py-60 sp-py-40 alignfull\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"swell-block-fullWide__inner l-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-section_ttl u-mb-ctrl u-mb-20\">We have materials available to help you understand dried processing OEM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Agriture OEM, flexibly handling everything from small lots to large lots<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large size_xs is-style-shadow\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"http:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2026-02-24-0.53.03-1024x574.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2026-02-24-0.53.03-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2026-02-24-0.53.03-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2026-02-24-0.53.03-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2026-02-24-0.53.03-1536x861.png 1536w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2026-02-24-0.53.03.png 1588w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list -list-under-dashed\">\n<li>OEM supported from 100 g of existing raw material<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drying of brought-in raw materials also possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support from processing to filling in one place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-button -size-l is-style-btn_normal click-cta-ad\"><a href=\"#oem-service-docpart\" class=\"swell-block-button__link\"><span>Download the materials here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What custom processing of dried vegetables can do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The big picture of processing types<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Custom processing, broadly speaking, breaks down into four types. Which part of the product design you want to customize changes the best way to place your request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Customization axis<\/th><th>What can be adjusted<\/th><th>Example uses it suits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cut shape and size<\/strong><\/td><td>Dice, slice, julienne, mince, flake<\/td><td>Soup ingredients, furikake, instant-noodle garnish<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Blending<\/strong><\/td><td>Mix multiple items at any ratio<\/td><td>Five-vegetable mix, furikake, ochazuke<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Moisture content<\/strong><\/td><td>Adjustable from 5 to 15% (balancing room-temperature shelf life and texture)<\/td><td>Long-life products, emergency stock, bagged commercial goods<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ingredient specification<\/strong><\/td><td>Domestic, specific origin, contract farmers, off-spec utilization<\/td><td>PB products using Kyoto vegetables, food-loss-appeal products<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The difference between off-the-shelf and custom products<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whereas off-the-shelf products are mass-produced to a general-purpose spec, custom products are optimized for your own product. Because you can start from small-lot prototyping, development is flexible and quick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:1em;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:1em 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:280px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:6px;padding:1em 1.2em;background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 .5em 0;font-weight:600;color:#666;\">Off-the-shelf<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:1.2em;\">\n<li>Minimum lot: from 1kg (maker standard)<\/li>\n<li>Cut size: maker-defined<\/li>\n<li>Blending: fixed<\/li>\n<li>Lead time: short (in-stock items)<\/li>\n<li>Price: low<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:280px;border:1px solid #c79a1f;border-radius:6px;padding:1em 1.2em;background:#fffcef;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 .5em 0;font-weight:600;color:#8a6500;\">Custom<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:1.2em;\">\n<li>Minimum lot:<strong>prototyping from 100g<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cut size: specified in the spec sheet<\/li>\n<li>Blending:<strong>free design<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Lead time: 2 to 4 weeks for prototype, 6 to 12 weeks for production<\/li>\n<li>Price: somewhat higher (the value of distinctiveness)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features and uses by cut shape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most-requested item in custom processing is specifying the cut shape.<strong>the texture, rehydration time, and appearance in the final product<\/strong>Because it governs these, the shape you choose directly affects how finished the product feels. Below, we lay out the features, suited uses, and Agriture product examples for six main shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dice cut (cubes \/ 3 to 10mm)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_5414-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_5414-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_5414-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_5414-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_5414-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_5414-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cutting vegetables into cubes to rectangular blocks. Suits products that want to keep a chunky, ingredient-forward feel. Widely used in minestrone, pilaf, takikomi gohan, commercial cup soups, and restaurant prep; smaller 3 to 5mm suits instant soups, while larger 8 to 10mm suits prepared dishes and an ingredient-forward appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agriture product examples<\/strong>\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/pumpkin\/\">Dried kabocha squash<\/a>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/daikon\/\">Dried Shogoin daikon<\/a>'s dice cut is available as a commercial soup ingredient. Vegetables with soft, high-moisture flesh (such as tomato) do not suit dicing and are supplied as round slices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slice (thin cut \/ 2 to 5mm thick)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4560-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\u30c9\u30e9\u30a4\u307f\u304b\u3093\" class=\"wp-image-2473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4560-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4560-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4560-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4560-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4560-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cutting thin in rounds or quarter-rounds. It takes to dashi easily and is a standard shape for miso soup, Japanese-style soups, and simmered dishes. Thinner 2 to 3mm suits instant soups, while thicker 4 to 5mm suits simmered and prepared dishes. It also adds color to the appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agriture product examples<\/strong>\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/tomato\/\">Dried tomato<\/a>(Kyotango, Kyoto \/ Momotaro-type large fruit) round slices are the standard spec, supplied commercially across a wide range from pasta and appetizers to bakery and chilled menus.<a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/daikon\/\">Dried Shogoin daikon<\/a>'s quarter-round slices are used for Japanese-style soup and simmered-dish ingredients, and<a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/lemon\/\">Dried lemon<\/a>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/mandarin-orange\/\">Dried mandarin<\/a>'s slices are used in tea blends and drink bases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Julienne (fine strips \/ 1 to 3mm wide x 20 to 40mm long)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/product-ginger-1024x854.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/product-ginger-1024x854.png 1024w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/product-ginger-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/product-ginger-768x641.png 768w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/product-ginger-1536x1281.png 1536w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/product-ginger-2048x1708.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cutting into thin, longer strips. Easy to use in instant-noodle garnish, stir-fries, and dressed dishes, with a short rehydration time. It can also be used in kinpira-style Japanese side dishes and as a furikake ingredient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agriture product examples<\/strong>\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/kujo-onion\/\">Dried Kujo green onion<\/a>'s julienne is a staple product for instant-noodle garnish and as a condiment.<a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/burdock\/\">Dried burdock (sasagaki)<\/a>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/kyoto-carrot\/\">Dried Kyo-kurenai carrot<\/a>'s julienne is supplied commercially for kinpira-style prepared dishes and dressed dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mince (1 to 3mm)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cut finer still. Used in furikake, hamburg steak, gyoza filling, and products for children; its strength is how well it clings to and mixes into rice and minced products. It also suits sprinkling on as is, without rehydrating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agriture product examples<\/strong>\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/kujo-onion\/\">Dried Kujo green onion<\/a>'s mince is popular for furikake and as a condiment, and<a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/spinach\/\">Dried spinach<\/a>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/mustard-spinach\/\">Dried komatsuna<\/a>'s mince is also supplied for baby food and care food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flake \/ chip (irregular, flat)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Processed into irregular thin flakes. Used in toppings, cereal, snacks, and furikake. In some cases, thin flakes that break naturally during drying are sorted out; in others, they are intentionally cut and dried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agriture product examples<\/strong>\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/apple\/\">Dried apple<\/a>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/banana\/\">Dried banana<\/a>'s chips are supplied commercially for cereal, granola, and toppings.<a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/beets\/\">Dried beetroot<\/a>'s flakes have a track record as a color accent for salads and smoothies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stick \/ special shapes (pet-and-human \/ portable snack)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1240-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1240-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1240-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1240-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1240-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1240-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Special shapes to match the use, such as sticks and finger shapes, can also be discussed. Pet treats, portable snacks for children, petal shapes for gifts\u2014you can design shapes that set you apart from competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agriture product examples<\/strong>\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/project\/ones-daily\/\">In a collaboration with One's Daily,<\/a>we processed Nagano-grown \"Hatorazu apples\" into a stick shape. They were commercialized as an additive-free treat that people and dogs can eat together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Powder (powdered \/ 100 to 200 mesh)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pepper-powder-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pepper-powder-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pepper-powder-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pepper-powder-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pepper-powder-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pepper-powder.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The finest shape. Used as an ingredient for confectionery, beverages, baby food, functional foods, and seasonings. Because this is handled on a separate line from dried vegetables, for details see<a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/powder\/\">Commercial vegetable powder | Agriture\u2019s lineup<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border-left:4px solid #c79a1f;padding:.7em 1em;background:#fdf9ec;border-radius:3px;margin:1em 0;\"><p style=\"margin:0;font-weight:600;color:#8a6500;\">\ud83d\udca1 Tips for specifying cut shape<\/p><p style=\"margin:.4em 0 0 0;\">There is a trade-off: finer means faster rehydration but flavor is more easily lost, while larger keeps the texture but is more prone to uneven drying. At Agriture, for the first prototype we<strong>prepare several samples in different cut sizes<\/strong>so you can actually rehydrate them in hot water and compare.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule and cost sense, from prototype to production<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A typical schedule<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Stage<\/th><th>Lot guideline<\/th><th>Lead-time guideline<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>First prototype<\/td><td>100g\u301c1kg<\/td><td>2\u20134 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Refinement prototype (spec adjustment)<\/td><td>1\u301c3kg<\/td><td>2\u20134 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Small-lot mass production<\/td><td>5\u301c20kg<\/td><td>3 to 6 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full mass production<\/td><td>50kg\u301c<\/td><td>6\u201312 weeks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A guide to the minimum lot<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agriture also supports<strong>small-lot prototyping from 100g<\/strong>we can handle. Rather than jumping straight to a production order, it is the standard for failure-free product development to iterate the prototype about three times to nail down the spec. At the production stage we can handle mid-size lots from 5kg to 50kg, and large orders are adjusted in units of 50kg to 500kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First prototype (100g to 1kg \/ 2 to 4 weeks)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on the spec sheet, we prototype a base proposal for cut shape, moisture content, and blend ratio in a small lot. The aim here is to confirm \"whether the direction is right,\" so we prioritize gathering material for judgment over the degree of finish.<strong>Points to note<\/strong>: because a small sample size makes reproducibility at production scale more likely to differ, if you can't judge, prototype different sizes at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Refinement prototype (1 to 3kg \/ 2 to 4 weeks)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on feedback from the first prototype, we nail down the spec. The main work is adjusting cut thickness in 0.5mm increments, moisture content in 1% increments, and fine-tuning the blend ratio.<strong>Points to note<\/strong>: moving to production without fully firming up the spec here tends to surface issues in the production lot, so it is safer to iterate the refinement prototype until you are satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small-lot production (5 to 20kg \/ 3 to 6 weeks)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the spec is fixed, we run test production on the production equipment. When the prototype and production equipment differ, yield and finish can vary, so<strong>we confirm reproducibility at this stage<\/strong>.<strong>Points to note<\/strong>: taking inspection and quality checks more thoroughly than usual on the first production lot helps prevent trouble from the next lot on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full production (from 50kg \/ 6 to 12 weeks)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A full production lot matched to product launch and regular supply. Because it depends on the ingredient's season and the drying line's schedule,<strong>advance ordering three to six months ahead<\/strong>is advisable.<strong>Points to note<\/strong>: for vegetables with a short season (Kyoto and heirloom vegetables), early agreement on an annual plan is essential, and sudden additional orders may be hard to accommodate.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"p-blogParts post_content\" data-partsid=\"284\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-fullWide pc-py-60 sp-py-40 alignfull\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"swell-block-fullWide__inner l-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-section_ttl u-mb-ctrl u-mb-20\">We have materials available to help you understand dried processing OEM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Agriture OEM, flexibly handling everything from small lots to large lots<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large size_xs is-style-shadow\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"http:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2026-02-24-0.53.03-1024x574.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2026-02-24-0.53.03-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2026-02-24-0.53.03-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2026-02-24-0.53.03-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2026-02-24-0.53.03-1536x861.png 1536w, https:\/\/agriture.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2026-02-24-0.53.03.png 1588w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list -list-under-dashed\">\n<li>OEM supported from 100 g of existing raw material<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drying of brought-in raw materials also possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support from processing to filling in one place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-button -size-l is-style-btn_normal click-cta-ad\"><a href=\"#oem-service-docpart\" class=\"swell-block-button__link\"><span>Download the materials here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agriture-handled vegetables x recommended cut shapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help decide your custom-processing spec, we have organized, for Agriture's representative handled vegetables,<strong>which cut shape suits<\/strong>each. Choosing a shape matched to each item's features (moisture content, fiber direction, pigment) raises how finished the product feels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Item<\/th><th>Recommended cut shape<\/th><th>Suited use<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/kujo-onion\/\">Dried Kujo green onion<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Julienne (1 to 3mm) \/ mince \/ powder<\/td><td>Condiment, furikake, instant-noodle garnish, seasoning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/daikon\/\">Dried Shogoin daikon<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Quarter-round slice (2 to 3mm) \/ dice (5mm)<\/td><td>Japanese-style soup, simmered dishes, minestrone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/manganji\/\">Dried Manganji pepper<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Round slice (3mm) \/ julienne<\/td><td>Condiment, color accent, pizza topping<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/tomato\/\">Dried tomato<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Round slice only (dicing not possible)<\/td><td>Pasta, appetizers, bakery, chilled menus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/kyoto-carrot\/\">Dried Kyo-kurenai carrot<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Julienne \/ quarter-round slice<\/td><td>Dressed dishes, miso soup, takikomi gohan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/spinach\/\">Dried spinach<\/a>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/mustard-spinach\/\">Dried komatsuna<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Julienne \/ mince<\/td><td>Soup, sesame-dressed dishes, furikake<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/pumpkin\/\">Dried kabocha squash<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Dice (8 to 10mm) \/ powder<\/td><td>Soup, pilaf, confectionery base<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/product\/beets\/\">Dried beetroot<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Slice (2mm) \/ powder<\/td><td>Salad, confectionery coloring, drinks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can view Agriture's full lineup of commercial dried vegetables on the<a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/oem\/\">[Commercial] Dried vegetables | Domestic dried-goods ingredients<\/a>page. For each item, you can discuss cut shape, moisture content, origin, and packaging spec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq is-style-faq-box\" data-q=\"col-text\" data-a=\"col-text\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><h3 class=\"faq_q\">From a custom-processing request to delivery, how quickly can it be done at the fastest?<\/h3><div class=\"faq_a\">\n<p>As a guide, prototyping takes 2 to 4 weeks and production 6 to 12 weeks after the prototype is complete. If it is close to an existing spec it can be shortened, but it varies with the ingredient's season and the drying line's operating status.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><h3 class=\"faq_q\">Can you also handle secondary processing (milling or blending) of dried vegetables made by another company?<\/h3><div class=\"faq_a\">\n<p>Yes. Using existing dried vegetables as raw material, we accept secondary processing such as milling, cut adjustment, and blending. We may ask you to confirm the raw-material lot and provide a spec sheet.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><h3 class=\"faq_q\">Are there vegetables unavailable depending on the season?<\/h3><div class=\"faq_a\">\n<p>Kyoto and heirloom vegetables are seasonal, and some items are hard to source outside the harvest period. We recommend either placing early orders under an annual plan, or drying and stockpiling in bulk during the peak season.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><h3 class=\"faq_q\">Is custom processing possible with organic ingredients?<\/h3><div class=\"faq_a\">\n<p>It is possible for some items. We decide in advance whether to use JAS-organic-certified ingredients or to proceed with pesticide-free ingredients from contract farmers. Because certified labeling has extra requirements, please consult us at the spec stage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><h3 class=\"faq_q\">Are blend recipes kept confidential?<\/h3><div class=\"faq_a\">\n<p>They are kept confidential under a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Blend ratios, ingredient origins, and processing conditions are managed per project, and the same recipe is never used for another company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><h3 class=\"faq_q\">Can I consult you about the ingredient names on the food label?<\/h3><div class=\"faq_a\">\n<p>Yes. In line with the order of ingredient names (by amount used, largest first), allergen labeling, and the rules for listing designated raw materials, we present a labeling proposal based on the spec sheet. We also check it from the standpoint of the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act and the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary | Custom processing is decided by the spec sheet and prototyping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For custom processing of dried vegetables,<strong>the four axes of cut shape, blend, moisture content, and ingredient<\/strong>define the spec, and the standard is to iterate prototypes from 100g about three times before moving to production. Cut shape in particular directly affects the texture, rehydration time, and appearance of the final product, so<strong>the optimal shape for each use<\/strong>should be decided by comparing prototype samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In blend design, the basic ratio is a lead item (50 to 70%) plus supporting and accent items (30 to 50%), keeping four points in mind: moisture content, specific gravity, color balance, and flavor compatibility. Because it is kept confidential under an NDA, it becomes the core of a highly distinctive PB product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The suited cut shape differs by item\u2014julienne or mince for Kujo negi, quarter-round slice or dice for Shogoin daikon, slice or powder for beetroot\u2014determined by each vegetable's fiber, moisture, and pigment. At our production sites in Kyoto and Kyotango, Agriture takes on contract custom processing of domestic ingredients sourced from contract farmers nationwide, with<strong>low-temperature drying at 45\u00b0C<\/strong>as the standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border-left:4px solid #10b981;padding:1em 1.2em;background:#f0fdf4;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:1em;\"><p style=\"margin:0;font-weight:600;color:#065f46;\">Three-line summary<\/p><ul style=\"margin:.4em 0 0 1.2em;\"><li>Custom processing decides the spec by the four axes of cut shape, blend, moisture content, and ingredient<\/li><li>Prototyping from 100g, production from 50kg. Nailing down the spec over three prototypes is the standard<\/li><li>The suited cut shape differs by item. Choose by the traits of fiber, moisture, and pigment<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can view Agriture's commercial dried-vegetable lineup on the<a href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/oem\/\">[Commercial] Dried vegetables | Domestic dried-goods ingredients<\/a>page. 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