Freeze-dried durian Wodagri – Fragrant, flavorful, nutritious
Durian is a typical and favorite fruit in Vietnam. Currently, with the development of modern technology, the freeze drying method was born to help dry fresh durian into a product that can be preserved for a long time and exported to the market.
Due to the characteristics of durian meat, it is easy to be soft, crushed, the internal components contain fat, and the percentage of sugar is high, so durian cannot be dried at high temperature, but must be dried in low temperature and pressure conditions, so durian should be freeze dried to ensure the longest shelf life.
Nutritional value of freeze dried durian
Durian is a nutritious fruit, rich in vitamins, fiber as well as healthy plant compounds. In 243g durian provides:
- Calories: 357
- Fiber: 9g
- Fat: 13g
- Protein: 4g
With vitamin B, B6, C, thiamin, riboflavin, folate, potassium, manganese, copper, magnesium.
Health benefits of freeze dried durian
- Heart disease prevention
- Reduce the risk of cancer
- Control blood sugar
- Anti-infection, antibiotic
- Good for joints
Why should we use freeze dried durian instead of fresh durian?
As we all know, the characteristics of durian when ripe are usually yellow, soft, easy to eat, sweet and greasy when eaten. Fresh durian can hardly be preserved in outdoor conditions, even in the refrigerator, it can only last a few days.
When drying with conventional drying methods, it will be difficult to ensure the shape and structure of the fresh durian segments like the original, not to mention the nutritional value inside may be changed.
Freeze drying technology for durian helps the ripe durian segments retain their nutritional value, natural bright yellow color and characteristic delicious and greasy taste. The shelf life of dried durian is also longer.
Freeze-dried durian brings convenience compared to fresh durian, it can be taken anywhere (on airplanes, hotels, restaurants, cold rooms, …) and it’s suitable to gift