FREEZE DRIED COCONUT

FREEZE DRIED COCONUT 

Freeze-dried coconut is a premium product that uses vacuum freeze-drying technology to preserve the natural rich creamy flavor, pure white color, and characteristic nutrients of fresh coconut.

Brief Production Process

1. Selection and preparation of raw materials: Fresh mature coconuts (typically from Ben Tre or Siamese varieties), washed, coconut flesh extracted, sliced thinly or cubed.
2. Quick freezing: Frozen at -30°C to -40°C to form ice crystals.
3. Sublimation drying: In a vacuum chamber at low temperature (-20°C to -30°C) for 24-48 hours, where ice sublimates directly into vapor.
4. Inspection and packaging: Remove defects and vacuum pack.

The process ensures the structure is preserved, resulting in a crispy texture without the need for preservatives.

Product Specifications

• Size: Slices 5-10mm thick or cubes 10x10mm.
• Type: Whole slices, dice/cubes (small cubes), crisp/chips (thin crispy slices), powder (ground from freeze-dried coconut). Slices or crisp are common for export.
• Moisture: 2-5% (very low for crispiness and long shelf life, preventing mold).
• Brix (Sweetness): 30-50° Brix (naturally concentrated from fresh coconut, rich creamy aroma, no added sugar).

Nutritional Benefits

Retains 90-98% of fresh coconut nutrients: Rich in healthy MCT fats (provides quick energy, supports weight loss), fiber (aids digestion), potassium (supports cardiovascular health), magnesium, and natural electrolytes. No added sugar or additives, natural creamy flavor, suitable for keto/low-carb diets and energy supplementation.

Packaging

• Moisture-proof zip foil/vacuum bags (100g-1kg for retail), large cartons (10-20kg for export).
• Bilingual labels: Ingredients, shelf life 12-24 months, origin Vietnam.

Certificates

• Mandatory: HACCP, ISO 22000 (food safety).
• For export: FDA (USA), Health Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, CFS (if required). Organic/Halal for niche markets.

Quantity/Total Packages Per 20ft Container

• Approximately 3-8 tons per 20ft container (depending on carton packaging 10-20kg/box, pallet stacking). The product is lightweight and voluminous due to its porous, crispy nature.

Raw Material Source from Vietnam

100% fresh coconuts from Vietnam's largest specialized regions such as Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, Tien Giang (the coconut capital of Vietnam), meeting VietGAP/GlobalGAP standards, ensuring no pesticide residues.

Applications in Food Industry and Related Sectors

• Food industry: Direct snacking, toppings for yogurt/granola/salad, ingredient in confectionery, ice cream, beverages (coconut water, smoothies), nutritional powders, functional foods (MCT and electrolyte supplements).
• Related sectors: Pharmaceuticals (energy supplement powders, keto support), cosmetics (moisturizing extracts for skin and hair), baby food/low-carb diet products, sports energy products.

Freeze-dried coconut from Vietnam stands out for retaining up to 90-98% of the natural rich creamy flavor, pure white color, attractive crispy texture, rich nutrition without additives, long shelf life (12-24 months at room temperature), lightweight for easy international transport, reduced logistics costs, and environmental friendliness – an ideal choice for the global healthy food market!