Specifications of Vietnamese Soft-Dried Durian (Vacuum Soft-Dried & Freeze-Dried Durian) – Export Standard
1. Raw Material Source
- 100% Monthong durian (Ri6) and other premium varieties from famous growing regions: Tien Giang, Dong Nai, Dak Lak, Lam Dong, Vinh Long.
- Orchards certified VietGAP, GlobalGAP (most large factories require registered growing area codes).
- Main harvest season: May–September every year, naturally tree-ripened 100–105 days after fruit setting.
- Harvest maturity: 80–85% ripe (shell slightly cracked at seams, stem still fresh green).
2. Main Production Technologies (2 most popular methods)
A. Vacuum soft-drying – retains taste almost identical to fresh durian B. Freeze-drying combined with vacuum soft-drying – highest grade, exported to USA, EU, Japan
Standard process: Fresh durian → Grading → Segment separation → Cleaning → Natural anti-oxidation treatment (concentrated lemon/pineapple juice) → Vacuum soft-drying at 40–55°C for 18–30 hours or freeze-drying at -50°C → Metal detection → Vacuum or N2/CO2 mixed-gas packing.
3. Product Forms of Soft-Dried Durian
- Whole segment (30–60 g/segment)
- Half-cut pieces (15–30 g/piece)
- Small cubes/dices (8×8×8 mm or 10×10×10 mm)
- Soft-dried durian powder
4. Technical Specifications – Export Standard
- Moisture: 12–18% (vacuum soft-dried), 3–5% (freeze-dried)
- Brix: 58–72°Bx (naturally very sweet)
- Color: Natural golden yellow to deep orange
- No added sugar, no preservatives, no SO2, no artificial colors
- Water activity (Aw): < 0.65
- Segments intact, no bruising, no oil leakage, no blackening
5. Common Packing Types
- Aluminum foil zip bags (100 g, 200 g, 500 g, 1 kg)
- Food-grade PET jars with aluminum cap (200–500 g)
- Vacuum bags 5 kg/10 kg + outer carton
- N2-mixed gas bags 10 kg/carton (for USA & EU markets)
6. Container Loading Capacity (based on 10 kg net/carton)
- Carton size: ≈ 42 × 32 × 28 cm
- 20’RF container: 1,300–1,400 cartons ≈ 13–14 tons
- 40’HC/RF container: 2,800–3,000 cartons ≈ 28–30 tons
7. Required Certifications by Export Market
| Market |
Mandatory & Most Common Certifications |
| USA |
FDA registration + FSMA, BRC or SQF grade A, Non-GMO, Phytosanitary certificate |
| EU |
GlobalGAP (farm) + BRC/SQF/IFS, EU Organic (if organic), Heavy metals & pesticides < EU MRL |
| Japan |
JAS Organic (if organic), Japan 240 plant quarantine items, Aflatoxin & Cadmium testing |
| South Korea |
HACCP + KFDA, 440 pesticide residues according to Korean PLS system |
| China |
CIQ registration, GlobalGAP, ISO 22000, >500 residue items according to GB 2763-2021 |
| Australia/NZ |
FSANZ, Biosecurity certificate, HACCP |
8. Applications in the Food Industry
- Premium confectionery filling: mooncakes, mochi, pia cake, chocolate filling
- Durian-flavored yogurt, ice cream, bubble tea topping
- High-end snacks, energy bars, granola
- Beverage ingredient (smoothies, durian latte)
- Powder for flan, sponge cake, mousse
- Retail sale in Asian supermarkets across USA, Canada, Europe, Australia
Vietnamese soft-dried durian stands out with the world’s richest and most authentic flavor thanks to the legendary Monthong Ri6 variety, grown under VietGAP/GlobalGAP standards, processed with zero preservatives or chemical additives, fully compliant with the strictest international export certifications, delivering a clean, safe, and convenient premium ingredient for diverse applications across the global food and beverage industry.