Sephra Freeze Dried Blueberries 250g
Sephra Freeze Dried Scottish Blueberries
Sephra Freeze Dried Scottish Blueberries are a crisp whole-fruit ingredient for chocolate, bakery products, breakfast menus and professional desserts. Produced from blueberries grown in Scotland, the fruit is harvested at optimum ripeness, inspected and freeze dried to retain its characteristic flavour and deep blue-purple colour. The prepared berries offer convenient portioning and ambient storage without the short usable life and preparation requirements associated with fresh fruit.
Whole Scottish Blueberries with No Added Sugar
The product is made entirely from blueberries and contains no added sugar, preservatives, colours, flavourings or other additives. Freeze drying creates a light, crisp ingredient suitable for dry inclusions, toppings and decorative applications.
The berries have a natural blue to deep purple colour and a characteristic blueberry flavour. Their distinctive appearance provides contrast against white chocolate, cream, frosting and lighter dessert finishes.
A Flexible Format for Professional Production
Use the whole blueberries directly from the pack where a visible fruit inclusion is required. They can be added to chocolate bars, bark, cereal mixes, granola and other low-moisture products or used to finish cakes, cheesecakes, porridge, yoghurt, ice cream and plated desserts.
The berries can also be crushed into smaller particles or processed into blueberry powder. The powder may be mixed into buttercream, cream cheese frosting, icing, glazes, meringues, chocolate fillings and dry bakery preparations. Test the quantity before larger-scale production, as fruit powder may affect the consistency of the finished recipe.
Where a softer texture is needed, the berries may be rehydrated in water. Cold water helps retain more of their shape, while warmer water is suitable for sauces, compotes and fillings.
Suitable for Bakery, Chocolate and Dessert Applications
Freeze dried blueberries can be incorporated into muffin, cookie, cake and pancake mixtures. The fruit will absorb moisture and soften during baking, so recipes should be tested to determine the preferred quantity and finished texture.
For confectionery, the berries pair well with milk, dark and white chocolate and may be used in bars, bark, clusters and decorated products. Blueberry also works effectively with lemon, vanilla, cream cheese, cinnamon and maple flavours.
Suitable menu applications include cheesecakes, breakfast bowls, granola, porridge, ice cream, sundaes, cake decoration and plated desserts. When used with wet ingredients, the fruit gradually absorbs moisture and softens.
Consistent Portioning with Reduced Fruit Waste
The prepared format removes the need to wash and drain fresh blueberries before production. Businesses can weigh out the required quantity while retaining the remaining fruit for future use.
This makes freeze dried blueberries suitable for small-batch production, occasional menu lines and decorative applications where keeping a regular supply of fresh berries may result in unnecessary waste.
As this is a natural whole-fruit product, variation in berry size, shape and colour may occur. Smaller fragments, skins and splits may also be present following handling and the freeze drying process.
Storage and Handling Guidance
Store the product unopened in cool or ambient dry conditions, away from heat, steam and humidity. Once opened, securely close the packaging or transfer the remaining fruit to an airtight container.
Freeze dried blueberries readily absorb moisture from the surrounding air. Correct storage helps preserve their crisp texture and keeps the fruit ready for future production.
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Product Approximate Weight:
250g
Product Approximate Dimensions:
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Storage Instructions:
Store unopened in cool or ambient dry conditions
Shelf Life From Production:
18 Months
Please Note: Remaining shelf life of actual product received will vary.
Primary Packaging:
Foil Bag
Ingredients:
100% Blueberries
Allergens in BOLD & CAPS.
Dairy Free: Yes
Gluten Free: Yes
Halal Suitable: Generally Accepted
Halal Certified: No
Kosher Suitable: Generally Accepted
Kosher Certified: No
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Suitable for Vegans: Yes
While we strive to provide accurate product information on our website, manufacturers may occasionally change their ingredient lists or packaging. The information on our website is for reference purposes only. We recommend not solely relying on this information. Always read product labels, warnings, and directions before using.
250g
Product Approximate Dimensions:
[]
Storage Instructions:
Store unopened in cool or ambient dry conditions
Shelf Life From Production:
18 Months
Please Note: Remaining shelf life of actual product received will vary.
Primary Packaging:
Foil Bag
Ingredients:
100% Blueberries
Allergens in BOLD & CAPS.
Dairy Free: Yes
Gluten Free: Yes
Halal Suitable: Generally Accepted
Halal Certified: No
Kosher Suitable: Generally Accepted
Kosher Certified: No
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Suitable for Vegans: Yes
While we strive to provide accurate product information on our website, manufacturers may occasionally change their ingredient lists or packaging. The information on our website is for reference purposes only. We recommend not solely relying on this information. Always read product labels, warnings, and directions before using.
Q: Is this product suitable for coeliacs?
A: Yes, Sephra Freeze Dried Scottish Blueberries are confirmed by the manufacturer as suitable for coeliacs.
Q: How do I use this product?
A: Use the blueberries directly from the pack as a topping, decoration or ingredient. They can also be crushed into smaller pieces, made into fruit powder or rehydrated for a softer texture. It’s that simple.
Q: Can I add lemon or vanilla to this product?
A: Yes, blueberry pairs particularly well with lemon and vanilla. It also works well with white chocolate, cream cheese, cinnamon and maple flavours.
Q: Is this product vegan-friendly?
A: Sephra Freeze Dried Scottish Blueberries are vegan-friendly because they are made entirely from blueberries and contain no animal-derived ingredients.
Q: Do these freeze dried blueberries contain added sugar?
A: No. They contain naturally occurring fruit sugars, but no sugar has been added.
Q: Can freeze dried blueberries become soft?
A: Yes. Freeze dried fruit absorbs moisture from the air and from wet ingredients, which gradually softens its texture. Securely close the packaging and store it in dry conditions.
Q: Can I add freeze dried blueberries to cake or muffin batter?
A: Yes. The blueberries can be folded into cake, muffin and pancake mixtures. They will absorb moisture and soften during baking, so test the amount used to achieve the preferred texture.
Q: Are all the blueberries exactly the same size?
A: No. As this is a natural whole-fruit product, the berries will vary in size and shape. Smaller pieces, skins and splits may also be present.
Q: Where are the blueberries grown?
A: These blueberries originate from Scotland.
A: Yes, Sephra Freeze Dried Scottish Blueberries are confirmed by the manufacturer as suitable for coeliacs.
Q: How do I use this product?
A: Use the blueberries directly from the pack as a topping, decoration or ingredient. They can also be crushed into smaller pieces, made into fruit powder or rehydrated for a softer texture. It’s that simple.
Q: Can I add lemon or vanilla to this product?
A: Yes, blueberry pairs particularly well with lemon and vanilla. It also works well with white chocolate, cream cheese, cinnamon and maple flavours.
Q: Is this product vegan-friendly?
A: Sephra Freeze Dried Scottish Blueberries are vegan-friendly because they are made entirely from blueberries and contain no animal-derived ingredients.
Q: Do these freeze dried blueberries contain added sugar?
A: No. They contain naturally occurring fruit sugars, but no sugar has been added.
Q: Can freeze dried blueberries become soft?
A: Yes. Freeze dried fruit absorbs moisture from the air and from wet ingredients, which gradually softens its texture. Securely close the packaging and store it in dry conditions.
Q: Can I add freeze dried blueberries to cake or muffin batter?
A: Yes. The blueberries can be folded into cake, muffin and pancake mixtures. They will absorb moisture and soften during baking, so test the amount used to achieve the preferred texture.
Q: Are all the blueberries exactly the same size?
A: No. As this is a natural whole-fruit product, the berries will vary in size and shape. Smaller pieces, skins and splits may also be present.
Q: Where are the blueberries grown?
A: These blueberries originate from Scotland.
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