- Whole: Preserved fruit shape
- Powder: Acidic flavor enhancer
- Breakfast and Cereals: Premium muesli (flavor contrast)
- Beverages and Teas: Filling for fruit teas that does not disintegrate in water
- Chocolate and Confectionery: Sweetness contrast in pralines
- Ready-made Dishes: Fruit sauces for meat
- Dairy, Ice Cream and Desserts: Sorbet decoration
- Bars and Snacks: Sour element in nut bars
100% Natural
No additives or preservatives.
Moisture <5%
Guaranteed crunchiness and stability.
Certified Quality
BRC, IFS, ISO, KOSHER
| Parameter | Technical Specification |
| Raw Material Composition | Freeze-dried Gooseberry 100% |
| Available Fractions | Whole fruit, Halves, Powder |
| Consistency | Hard, dry; for powder – free-flowing, lumping acceptable |
| Color | From green to yellow-green, characteristic of the fruit |
| Taste and Aroma | Distinctive, slightly sour, no foreign tastes or odors |
| Moisture | < 5% |
| Country of Origin | Poland and others |
| Certification | HACCP, BRC |
Food Industry Applications
Premium Tea Blends and Botanical Beverages
Premium tea brands incorporate freeze-dried gooseberry whole pieces and halves into fruit tisanes, herbal blends, and seasonal limited-edition ranges. The freeze-drying process preserves the gooseberry’s distinctive tart acidity and pale green colour, delivering authentic sensory cues that conventionally dried alternatives cannot match. Gooseberry is also widely used in kombucha bases and botanical RTD beverages where its unique flavour profile differentiates from generic berry blends. Standard inclusion rate is 1.5-4% by weight in tea blends and 0.3-1% in RTD formulations.
Craft Gin and Botanical Spirits
Craft gin distillers and botanical spirit producers use freeze-dried gooseberry as a tart, citrus-adjacent botanical for premium gin recipes, fruit liqueurs, and aperitif formulations. Unlike fresh gooseberries, the freeze-dried form is shelf-stable for 24 months, allowing distillers to source consistent quality outside the short summer harvest window. The skin-preserved structure releases flavour gradually during vapour infusion, delivering layered complexity that fresh fruit cannot replicate in a still. Standard recipe usage is 50-200 g per litre of finished spirit at compounding stage.
Functional Foods and Vitamin C Claims
Freeze-dried gooseberry retains exceptionally high vitamin C content — typically 400-800 mg per 100 g dried weight, depending on cultivar and harvest timing. This makes it a sought-after ingredient for functional food formulations, immune-support supplements, and clean-label vitamin C products that avoid synthetic ascorbic acid. The fruit’s natural anthocyanin and polyphenol content additionally supports antioxidant positioning on pack. Functional food formulators typically use gooseberry powder at 0.5-3% inclusion to substantiate “natural source of vitamin C” claims compliant with EU nutrition labelling regulations.
Quality and Sourcing
SALESWAVE sources gooseberries from certified growers across Poland, the United Kingdom, and Scandinavia, the leading European producing regions for premium-quality fruit. Gooseberries are harvested at full ripeness in late July through August, washed, optionally halved, and freeze-dried within 24 hours to preserve vitamin C content (heat-sensitive), pale green colour, and characteristic tart acidity. Our supply chain holds BRCGS Food Safety Grade AA and IFS Food Higher Level certifications. Every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis covering moisture content, microbiological results, heavy metals, pesticide residue screening, vitamin C quantification, and allergen declarations. EU organic certification (2018/848) is available for premium organic supplement and functional food product lines.
Ordering and Samples
Standard MOQ is 2 kg per SKU, supporting small-batch trials and product development, available as whole pieces (skin preserved), halves, and fine powder (mesh #60-100). Due to the seasonal harvest window, we recommend forward-ordering 2-3 months ahead of production for large-volume requirements. Mixed pallets are accepted, allowing tea brands, distillers, and functional food formulators to combine gooseberry with other freeze-dried fruits and botanicals in a single shipment. Packaging is 10-20 kg foil-lined cartons depending on product format, with powder formats in 10 kg foil-lined cartons. 3 free samples of 30 g per SKU on request. Customer covers sample shipping cost, which is refunded against the first production order above 50 kg; larger pre-production volumes for botanical trials and formulation panels are available at cost. EU and UK delivery available with DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What forms of freeze-dried gooseberry are available?
Freeze-dried gooseberry is available as whole pieces (with skin preserved for textural crunchiness), halves, and fine powder (mesh #60-100). Custom particle sizes and bespoke botanical blends with other freeze-dried fruits can be produced for production runs from 500 kg.
How much vitamin C does freeze-dried gooseberry contain?
Freeze-dried gooseberry typically contains 400-800 mg of vitamin C per 100 g dried weight, depending on cultivar and harvest timing. Vitamin C quantification is available on every batch CoA on request, particularly relevant for functional food and supplement manufacturers making nutrition claims compliant with EU labelling regulations.
Can I request samples before placing an order?
Yes. We dispatch 3 free samples of 30 g per SKU on request. Customer covers shipping cost, refunded against the first production order above 50 kg. Every sample shipment includes a Certificate of Analysis with vitamin C quantification, allergen declarations, and full specification sheet. Larger pre-production quantities for botanical infusion trials and functional food formulation work are available at cost.