New Freeze-Dried Fare from CITREVE

CITREVE is a Utah-based company that provides freeze-dried solutions to the pain points of the food and beverage industry by producing specialty freeze-dried garnishes. Through freeze-drying technology and professional chef insight, CITREVE has created shelf-stable freeze-dried fare with the intention of reducing labor costs, saving time, and eliminating waste. Founder Chef Nettie Frank has over 20 years of experience in the kitchen as a professional chef, and is using her knowledge of the industry to tackle citrus waste and create a better garnish that also functions as an ingredient and does more for your beverage.

CITREVE has recently welcomed a few new items to their menu of freeze-dried fare. Made with luxury cocktails in mind, the new freeze-dried raspberries, strawberry cubes, and mango cubes are designed to catch the eye with their vibrant color and elevate the beverage with their natural fruit flavor.

The new freeze-dried raspberries, strawberry cubes, and mango cubes are freeze-dried at peak ripeness and maintain all the flavor, color, and nutrients of the original fruit. Where dehydrated fruit is dried using low heat that breaks down vitamins, freeze-dried fruit is frozen while a vacuum removes the evaporated moisture from the fruit. This unique freeze-drying process results in a product that tastes fresh, has a fun crunchy texture, and still looks as vibrant and appealing as fresh fruit.

This freeze-dried fare is a beautiful garnish as well as an ingredient. Freeze-dried fruit can reconstitute in liquid, which means it’s able to absorb whatever liquid it’s placed in and will infuse your beverage with real fruit flavor. CITREVE’S freeze-dried fare is incredibly versatile and can be used in various forms in different recipes: fold whole freeze-dried pieces into a batter or sauce, or crush into a powdered dust to add to marinades, dry rubs, dressings, and more.

Don’t forget about the beverage applications. Rim your signature Cosmo with sugar and strawberry powdered dust. Muddle freeze-dried mango cubes in the bottom of your glass to diffuse tropical flavor and real fruit pieces into your Rum Punch. And of course, you can always use a whole raspberry as a gorgeous freeze-dried garnish for the rim of your glass.

Alcohol consumption is on the decline. Bars and restaurants are expanding their menus to include more mocktails and specialty non-alcoholic beverages, but the question arises: “How can we justify a price point that’s comparable to an alcoholic drink when there’s no alcohol?” CITREVE’S specialty garnishes are a cost-effective way to add value to your non-alcoholic beverages, providing an experience for your customer that is still special, elevated, and memorable.

CITREVE provides innovative solutions for the hospitality industry, cutting down on waste and labor in favor of ready-to-use, shelf-stable fruit. Their specialty freeze-dried fare goes beyond preservation; their products are designed for professionals, crafted with care, and ready to be enjoyed.