Cosmo Lyo Technology
Technology, quality and process control
From the preparation of the fruit to its transformation into powder, each step is designed to preserve the color, concentrate the flavor and offer professionals a stable, precise and easy-to-integrate ingredient.
OUR APPROACH
Mastering freeze-drying fruit with consistency
There freeze-drying of fruit This process combines pre-freezing, a vacuum environment, and controlled heat input to remove water through sublimation. Preparation, temperature, pressure, final drying, and packaging are carefully adjusted to obtain a stable ingredient suitable for professional use.
01
Master
Control the cycle parameters, drying and processing to produce a consistent result from batch to batch.
02
Preserve
Limit exposure to heat to maintain a natural color, concentrated fruity flavor and a texture suitable for application.
03
Adapt
Adjust the preparation, particle size, format and packaging according to the fruit, intended use and customer needs.
THE PROCESS
From fresh fruit to powder, in five steps
Each fruit reacts differently. The preparation and parameters are therefore adapted to the product in order to obtain effective drying, a stable texture and a result faithful to the desired use.
STEP 1
Fruit preparation
Receiving, inspecting, cleaning, cutting or preparing according to the nature of the fruit and the desired end result.
STEP 2
Freezing
The fruit is frozen to immobilize the water before the vacuum sublimation stage.
STEP 3
Vacuum sublimation
Under vacuum, frozen water passes directly from a solid to a gaseous state, with a controlled supply of heat.
STEP 4
Final drying and stabilization
The cycle continues in order to reduce residual moisture and stabilize the product before it exits the equipment.
STEP 5
Grinding and packaging
Depending on the application, the product is kept whole or transformed into powder, then quickly packaged in suitable packaging.
IN YOUR FORMULAS
What freeze-drying actually changes
By removing the water while retaining the fruit solids, freeze-drying allows for the addition of a fruity signature without introducing the same amount of moisture as a puree or fresh fruit.
- Concentrated flavor: a small amount may be enough to transform a neutral base.
- Natural color: The powder directly colors a paste, cream, or dry mixture.
- Low water input: an important advantage for meringues, macarons, chocolates and delicate preparations.
- Precise dosage: The powder can be weighed, sifted and reproduced from batch to batch.
QUALITY AND CONSISTENCY
Controls adapted to the product and its use
Quality is not based on a single measurement. It depends on the preparation of the fruit, the management of the cycle, protection against humidity, and the documentation associated with the product.
Raw material
Fruit identification, appropriate preparation and visual inspection before processing.
Batch tracking
Batch organization to support internal traceability and commercial tracking needs.
Controlled humidity
Thorough drying and rapid packaging help to protect the product against moisture reabsorption.
Documentation
The information available varies depending on the product, format and nature of the professional project.
Exact characteristics may vary depending on the fruit, batch, and size. The applicable technical data sheets and official documents always take precedence.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
A technology that serves multiple business models
Cosmo Lyo supports professionals who wish to incorporate freeze-dried fruits or powders into their products, recipes or operations.
- Pastries and chefs: formats suitable for testing, development and production.
- Food manufacturers: Powders and fruits in professional formats, subject to availability.
- Retailers: resale solutions and assortments for points of sale.
- Custom projects: discussion about transformation, powdering, packaging or specific needs.
A technical question or a project to develop?
Check out our range of freeze-dried fruit powders Or request professional samples to validate the flavor, color, and behavior of the ingredient in your application.