Sephra Freeze Dried Cherry Sour 250g

Sephra Freeze Dried Cherry Sour

Sephra Freeze Dried Cherry Sour is a crisp, ready-to-use fruit ingredient produced from 100% pitted sour cherries. The fruit is harvested at optimum ripeness, inspected and freeze dried to retain its characteristic sharp flavour and natural dark purple to red colour. Suitable for chocolatiers, bakeries, dessert producers and professional kitchens, it provides a convenient way to incorporate sour cherry into commercial products without preparing fresh fruit.

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Pitted Sour Cherries with No Added Ingredients

The product contains only sour cherries, with no added sugar, preservatives, colours, flavourings or other additives. The cherries are pitted before freeze drying, reducing preparation requirements and allowing them to be used directly from the pack.

Freeze drying reduces the moisture content to below 4%, producing a light, crisp fruit ingredient. The sharp cherry flavour is particularly useful in rich or sweet applications where a contrasting fruit note is required.

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Prepared Pieces for Reliable Portioning

The product consists predominantly of sour cherries measuring approximately 10–20mm. The prepared format allows the required quantity to be weighed and portioned without washing, pitting or chopping fresh cherries.

As this is a natural fruit product, some variation in size, colour and shape may occur. Occasional splits, skins and smaller fragments can also be present following handling and the freeze drying process.

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Use Directly, Process into Powder or Rehydrate

Use the cherries directly from the pack in chocolate bars, bark, granola and other low-moisture products. They can also be used as a finishing ingredient for cakes, cheesecakes, ice cream, sundaes and plated desserts.

For smaller inclusions, break or crush the cherries before use. They can also be processed into a fine powder for buttercream, frosting, icing, glazes, meringues, chocolate fillings and dry dessert preparations. Test the required quantity before larger-scale production, as fruit powder may affect the balance and consistency of a recipe.

The fruit may be rehydrated where a softer texture is required. Cold water helps the cherries retain more of their shape, while warmer water is suitable for sauces, fillings and compotes.

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Commercial Chocolate, Bakery and Dessert Applications

The sharp flavour of sour cherry pairs effectively with milk, dark and white chocolate. Suitable confectionery applications include bars, bark, clusters, filled chocolates and decorated products.

Sour cherry also works well with almond, vanilla, pistachio, orange, coffee and cream-based flavours. It can be incorporated into brownies, cakes and cookies, where the fruit will absorb moisture and soften during baking.

Further applications include Black Forest-style cakes, cheesecakes, buttercream, granola, ice cream, sundaes and plated desserts. When used with moist ingredients, the cherries will gradually soften as they absorb moisture.

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Reduced Preparation and Flexible Storage

The pitted, prepared format removes several stages associated with fresh cherry preparation. Businesses can portion only the quantity required while keeping the remaining product available for future production.

Store the product unopened in cool or ambient dry conditions, away from steam and humidity. Once opened, securely close the packaging or transfer the remaining cherries to an airtight container to help maintain their crisp texture.

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