- Slices: With skin
- Breakfast and Cereals: Musli
- Bars and Snacks: Cheese board snacks
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 Red Grapes 100% |
| Available Fractions | Plastry, Granules (0-4mm, 0-6mm) |
| Consistency | Hard, dry |
| Color | Purple skin, light flesh |
| Taste and Aroma | Sweet, distinctive, characteristic |
| Moisture | < 5% |
| Country of Origin | Italy, Spain and others |
| Certification | HACCP, BRC |
Food Industry Applications
Premium Muesli, Granola and Trail Mix
Freeze-dried red grape halves and whole pieces deliver natural sweetness, deep purple-red colour, and crisp texture for premium breakfast cereal lines, artisan granola, and high-end trail mix products. Unlike conventional raisins, freeze-dried grapes retain their fresh fruit aroma and rehydrate to a soft texture on contact with milk — making them a clean-label alternative for premium muesli brands targeting the £6+ retail tier. Standard inclusion rate is 4-8% by dry weight for visible fruit presence in finished cereal.
Artisan Chocolate and Confectionery
Premium chocolate brands incorporate freeze-dried red grape pieces into dark chocolate tablets, pralines, and wine-flavoured confectionery as a natural pairing for tannin-forward chocolate profiles. Freeze-dried grape powder is widely used in chocolate inclusions, fillings, and ganaches where moisture migration from fresh fruit would compromise shelf life. The fruit’s natural sugar content (typical 75-85% on dry basis) reduces or eliminates the need for added sugar in confectionery formulations targeting clean-label positioning.
Natural Food Colouring and Functional Foods
Freeze-dried red grape powder is a clean-label alternative to synthetic anthocyanin colourant E163, delivering natural purple-red colour without the regulatory and label complexity of artificial additives. The powder retains the grape’s natural anthocyanin and resveratrol content, supporting antioxidant claims in functional beverage powders, supplement formulations, and wellness-positioned snack bars. Typical colouring inclusion rate is 0.5-2% by liquid weight in beverages.
Quality and Sourcing
SALESWAVE sources red grapes from certified growers across Spain, Italy, and South Africa, with peak harvest running August through October. Grapes are selected at full ripeness for maximum sugar and anthocyanin content, washed, optionally de-pitted, and freeze-dried within 24 hours to preserve colour, natural sweetness, and fresh fruit aroma. 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, sugar profile, and anthocyanin quantification on request. EU organic certification (2018/848) is available for clean-label and premium product lines.
Ordering and Samples
Standard MOQ is 2 kg per SKU, supporting small-batch trials and product development, available as whole pieces, halved (with or without pit), and fine powder (mesh #60-100). Mixed pallets are accepted, allowing manufacturers to combine red grape with other freeze-dried fruits (blueberry, strawberry, raspberry) for product development trials and seasonal launches. 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 formulation trials are available at cost. EU and UK delivery available with DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What forms of freeze-dried red grape are available?
Freeze-dried red grape is available as whole pieces, halved (with or without pit), and fine powder (mesh #60-100). Powder is milled in-house for consistent particle distribution. Custom particle sizes and bespoke fruit blends can be produced for production runs from 500 kg.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 2 kg per SKU, supporting small-batch trials and product development. Mixed pallets are accepted, allowing food manufacturers to combine red grape with other freeze-dried fruits and ingredients (raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, ginger) in a single shipment — particularly useful for new product development and trial runs.
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, allergen declarations, and full specification sheet. Larger pre-production quantities for formulation trials are available at cost.