BRAND<\/div>
Cultivar:<\/strong>Uses watermelon cultivated within Nagano Prefecture. Selecting varieties suited to the growing region\u2019s climate, we source ones that combine sweetness and juiciness.<\/p><\/div>PRODUCER<\/div>
Producer:<\/strong>In cooperation with partner farmers within Nagano Prefecture. Having the fully ripe fruit delivered to the processing base right after harvest, we carry out drying processing while it is still highly fresh.<\/p><\/div>REGION<\/div>
Production area:<\/strong>Nagano Prefecture. It is a growing region where, in an environment where the temperature difference unique to high-altitude regions easily draws out sweetness, the watermelon\u2019s flavor can be adjusted from the raw-material level.<\/p><\/div>CULTIVATION<\/div>
Cultivation method:<\/strong>Watermelon grown by partner farmers\u2019 open-field and greenhouse cultivation is harvested to match the seasonal peak. In the July\u2013August height of the season, it is sent to the processing line all at once.<\/p><\/div><\/div>Dried watermelon finished by low-temperature, long-time drying<\/h2>
Watermelon has a very high moisture content, making it a prime example of a fruit that\u2019s difficult to dry-process. At Agriture, with proprietary low-temperature, long-time drying technology, we give it a distinctive finish that draws out the watermelon\u2019s inherent pale red color, green aroma, and a sweetness that retains juiciness. It is characterized by a light, crisp texture and the watermelon-specific aroma that spreads afterward.<\/p>
\ud83d\udca1 TIPS | Drying-processing trivia<\/div>
Watermelon has a higher moisture ratio than other fruits, and is a material with a low production yield for dried products. For that reason, its market circulation volume is small, making it suited to product plans with more originality than other dried fruits. During storage, sealing it away from humidity keeps the crisp texture for a long time.<\/p><\/div>
Use scenes for commercial dried watermelon<\/h2>Summer gifts and season-limited products<\/h3>\n
It is a material that can simultaneously put forward visual impact and rarity in summer-limited ochugen, summer gifts, seasonal event products, and the like. Dried watermelon\u2019s rarity connects to talkability, and it can be used as a differentiation material for seasonal gifts and novelties.<\/p>\n
Granola and cereal<\/h3>\n
It can be used as an accent for granola and muesli. The red-and-green contrast stands out even through the bag, functioning as a differentiation material that catches the eye on the shelf. As a rare dried fruit, it also contributes to creating talkability for the product.<\/p>\n
Herbal tea and fruit tea<\/h3>\n
It can be used as an ingredient for summer-oriented herbal blends, fruit teas, and infused water for cold brew. You can make use of both the watermelon\u2019s rarity and aroma, designing a seasonal product that also looks refreshing.<\/p>\n
Vegan and healthy sweets<\/h3>\n
As a material for vegan sweets, fruit bars, and low-carb snacks. Because the ingredient\u2019s sweetness can be used even without added sugar, it also suits clean-label appeal.<\/p>\n
OEM and premium products<\/h3>\n
As a rare material with little circulation, it becomes a centerpiece material for premium products and craft brands. It can also be deployed in local gifts that state the growing region on the package.<\/p>\n\n
How to use commercial dried watermelon and related cases<\/h2>
Agriture\u2019s dried watermelon is a raw material you can adopt for product plans where you want differentiation and for summer-limited products, as a rare material with little market circulation. Beyond making use of the slice shape as-is, it can also be used as a drink base through powder processing, or as a material kneaded into chocolate or cookies.<\/p>
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