Freeze-dried strawberries with sugar syrup are a fruit snack processed via vacuum lyophilization. To balance the natural berry acidity, which intensifies once moisture is removed, each berry is coated with a thin layer of sugar glaze. The product preserves the original shape, color, and cellular structure of fresh fruit.

Ingredients & Nutritional Value (per 100g):

• Ingredients: Whole freeze-dried strawberry (95%), sugar syrup (5%).
• Energy: 345 kcal (for comparison: sugar-free freeze-dried strawberry has 286 kcal).
• Carbohydrates: 78g (of which added sugar — 5g).
• Protein: 5g.
• Fat: 1g.

Product Characteristics & Use:

• Drying Technology: Freeze-drying retains up to 98% of vitamins (especially Vitamin C) due to the absence of high-temperature heat treatment.
• Texture: Crunchy, non-bleeding, softens quickly in liquid environments (milk, yogurt, smoothie bowls).
• Application: Ready-to-eat snack, craft granola ingredient, breakfast topping for coffee shops, or edible confectionery decor.

Why do these freeze-dried strawberries contain sugar?
During freeze-drying, moisture is completely removed, which concentrates the berry's natural tartness. A thin coating of sugar syrup (up to 5% by weight) softens the acidity while keeping the product in the clean-label snack category.