October 21, 2026
Freeze-Dried Fruit Buying Guide
Freeze-dried fruit buyers compare more than flavour. The useful comparison is ingredient transparency, crisp integrity after transport, facility documentation, pack and shelf-life fit, and route to market.
This guide is for food importers and distributors, retail brand owners, food-service and ingredient suppliers, specialty snack retailers and wholesale buyers comparing ready-to-eat freeze-dried fruit formats before requesting samples, a quote or a spec sheet. Hexarbor is the freeze-dried fruit category brand of DINGSEL. DINGSEL licenses Hefei U-byte Technology Co., Ltd. to operate the brand; the website is operated by Anhui Guoxin Huitou Technology Industry Development Co., Ltd.; and products are manufactured by Anhui Dongfang Guoyuan Biological Technology Co., Ltd. in Suzhou City, Anhui Province, China.
How to Choose Freeze-Dried Fruit for Ready-to-Eat Snacking
1. Ingredient and format transparency
Confirm whether the product is single-ingredient or sweetened, what the piece format is, and what net weight is declared. In the covered range, HB-FD-ST38 contains strawberries and white sugar, while HB-FD-AP42, HB-FD-MG and HB-FD-PE48 list fruit only. HB-FD-MG net weight is not stated in the dossier and should be confirmed before listing.
2. Process control and crisp integrity
Ask how low-temperature vacuum freeze-drying is controlled, how sealed packs protect crispness, and how samples perform after transport. Check for breakage, crumb, aroma and rehydration behaviour in the intended application. At sample stage, inspect the seal and read the ingredient list rather than relying on front-of-pack copy; keep packs away from moisture once opened.
3. Facility documentation and compliance fit
Review facility-level certificates and production documents, not product-level certification claims. Certificate copies are available on request. Certifications apply to the manufacturing facility, not to individual products, so match the document set to your own compliance and customer-approval process.
4. Pack format, shelf life and storage fit
Match pack size and format to retail, food-service or ingredient use. The covered range includes 38 g, 42 g and 48 g packs; mango net weight is not stated in the dossier. Unopened sealed packs have a nine-month shelf life and should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
5. Commercial route and supplier support
Assess whether the range fits retail snacking, breakfast cereal and granola, yogurt, dessert and bakery toppings, or food service. Ask for samples, a spec sheet and certificate copies, and confirm responsiveness on documentation and after-sales queries. Do not assume price, MOQ or shipping terms until quoted.
Product Comparison at a Glance
The covered freeze-dried fruit range uses enterprise standard Q/DFGY 0002S for fruit and vegetable crisp products. The table below compares verified product facts only.
| Product code | Ingredients | Net weight | Format | Shelf life | Storage | Production standard | Best-fit route |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB-FD-ST38 | Strawberries, white sugar | 38 g | Strawberry crisps | 9 months | Sealed, cool, dry, away from direct sunlight | Q/DFGY 0002S | Retail snacking; yogurt and dessert toppings; sweet snack concepts |
| HB-FD-AP42 | Apples | 42 g | Apple rings | 9 months | Sealed, cool, dry, away from direct sunlight | Q/DFGY 0002S | Ingredient-led snacking; cereal and granola; yogurt and dessert toppings; food service |
| HB-FD-MG | Mangoes | Not stated in dossier — confirm | Ready-to-eat mango crisp | 9 months | Sealed, cool, dry, away from direct sunlight | Q/DFGY 0002S | Premium snacking; dessert and yogurt toppings; ingredient supply |
| HB-FD-PE48 | Yellow peaches | 48 g | Yellow peach crisps | 9 months | Sealed, cool, dry, away from direct sunlight | Q/DFGY 0002S | Retail snacking; bakery and dessert toppings; yogurt; food service |
HB-FD-ST38 Freeze-Dried Strawberry Crisps
HB-FD-ST38 is the sweetened option in the range. It is made from strawberries and white sugar, packed in a 38 g sealed pouch, and positioned for buyers who want a ready-to-eat strawberry crisp with a clear added-sugar declaration.
Key verified specs: ingredients — strawberries and white sugar; net weight — 38 g; product type — dried fruit product; shelf life — nine months; storage — store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; standard — Q/DFGY 0002S.
Best-fit scenario: retail snacking ranges, yogurt and dessert toppings, and sweet snack concepts where an added-sugar ingredient is acceptable. Buyers should confirm that the ingredient declaration matches the target market’s labelling approach before artwork approval.
Product page: Freeze-dried strawberry crisps (HB-FD-ST38)
HB-FD-AP42 Freeze-Dried Apple Rings
HB-FD-AP42 is the apple-only, ring-format option. It is made from apples alone and packed in a 42 g sealed pouch. The ring format gives buyers a recognisable piece for snack packs, cereal inclusions and topping trials.
Key verified specs: ingredients — apples; net weight — 42 g; product type — dried fruit product; shelf life — nine months; storage — store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; standard — Q/DFGY 0002S.
Best-fit scenario: ingredient-led retail snacking, breakfast cereal and granola, yogurt and dessert toppings, and food-service use where an apple-only ingredient list is preferred. The product can be eaten as a snack or rehydrated in water, milk or yogurt.
Product page: Freeze-dried apple rings (HB-FD-AP42)
HB-FD-MG Freeze-Dried Mango
HB-FD-MG is the mango-only option. It is made from mangoes alone and dried by low-temperature vacuum freeze-drying, which removes water while retaining much of the fruit’s natural colour and aroma. It is a ready-to-eat crisp snack that can also be rehydrated in water, milk or yogurt.
Key verified specs: ingredients — mangoes; net weight — not stated in the dossier, so confirm before listing; product type — dried fruit product; shelf life — nine months; storage — store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; standard — Q/DFGY 0002S; production licence — SC11634137305039.
Best-fit scenario: premium retail snacking, dessert and yogurt toppings, and ingredient supply. Because net weight is not stated in the dossier, confirm net weight and pack format before finalising a retail or food-service specification.
Product page: Freeze-dried mango (HB-FD-MG)
HB-FD-PE48 Freeze-Dried Yellow Peach Crisps
HB-FD-PE48 is the yellow-peach-only option. It is made from yellow peaches alone and packed in a 48 g sealed pouch. The crisps are ready to eat at room temperature and can be rehydrated in water, milk or yogurt for softer fruit pieces.
Key verified specs: ingredients — yellow peaches; net weight — 48 g; product type — dried fruit product; shelf life — nine months; storage — store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; standard — Q/DFGY 0002S.
Best-fit scenario: retail snacking, bakery and dessert toppings, yogurt toppings, and food-service use. For bakery and dessert applications, test piece size, breakage and texture after topping.
Product page: Freeze-dried yellow peach crisps (HB-FD-PE48)
Documentation and Facility Compliance: What Buyers Should Request
Certifications apply to the manufacturing facility, not to individual products. Certificate copies are available on request.
The manufacturing partner holds facility-level HACCP certification (CQC, certificate 001HACCP2300624) covering the processing of fruit crisps and vegetable crisps. It is valid to 2029-08-08 and must be used with the current surveillance audit notice. Facility-level ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certificates are on file. Kosher certification is valid to 2027-02-15, and Halal certification is valid from 2026-06-26 to 2029-06-25. A GMP verification of conformity dated 2025 and food production licence SC11634137305039 are also on file.
Products are made to enterprise standard Q/DFGY 0002S for fruit and vegetable crisp products. The only product-specific laboratory report in the dossier covers pea crisps (CTT26020400048), not the four fruit products; no fruit-specific test report is available. Buyers who need product-specific testing should request it explicitly.
Pack Formats, Shelf Life and Buyer Considerations
Unopened sealed packs have a nine-month shelf life and should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Products are non-GMO, and the packaging carries a recyclable marking.
Pack sizes in the covered range are 38 g for strawberry crisps, 42 g for apple rings and 48 g for yellow peach crisps. Mango net weight is not stated in the dossier. For retail and food-service buyers, pack integrity matters in humid conditions; check seals, storage discipline and reorder cycles against the declared nine-month shelf life.
Buyers should confirm labelling, importer and retail requirements with their compliance team. This guide is a sourcing aid, not legal advice.
Application Fit: Retail Snacking, Cereal, Yogurt, Dessert, Bakery and Food Service
Retail snacking: strawberry, apple, mango and yellow peach formats can be sampled as ready-to-eat crisps. Confirm pack size, ingredient declaration and label fit before committing to a retail range.
Breakfast cereal and granola: apple rings and other fruit pieces can be used as crisp inclusions. Test breakage, piece distribution and bowl-life in the finished cereal or granola.
Yogurt, dessert and bakery toppings: apple, mango and yellow peach can be rehydrated in water, milk or yogurt; strawberry is the sweetened option. Test topping texture over the intended chilled or ambient display period.
Food service and ingredient supply: request samples and a spec sheet for portioning, topping and inclusion trials. Confirm how the product performs in your kitchen or production process.
Next Step: Request a Quote, Sample or Spec Sheet
Ask for samples of the products that fit your route: HB-FD-ST38, HB-FD-AP42, HB-FD-MG and HB-FD-PE48. Request the current spec sheet, certificate copies and any product-specific documentation you require.
For freeze-dried fruit wholesale enquiries, confirm pack format, mango net weight, labelling requirements and commercial terms directly with Hexarbor. No price, MOQ or shipping promise is made in this guide.
Talk to DINGSEL · Hexarbor
Request a quote, spec sheet or certificate copies from DINGSEL · Hexarbor. Email Helena.jia@dingsel.com | WhatsApp +852 5345 8005.