At FROOD, the idea is simple: real fruit enjoyment – without compromise.

That’s why our fruit bars are made from 100% fruit, with no additives and no added sugar.

To transform fresh apples, strawberries, or raspberries into a light, crispy fruit bar, we use a special process: freeze-drying.

But what actually happens during freeze-drying? Why do the fruits become so light? And why do they taste so intense despite their low weight?

In this article, we’ll walk you through the process step by step and show you how fresh fruit becomes a crispy FROOD fruit bar.

Why does FROOD use freeze-drying?

Fresh fruit contains a large amount of water. An apple, for example, is made up of around 85% water.

For our fruit bars, we want to preserve the fruit’s natural flavor while creating a snack that is light, convenient, and shelf-stable. That’s why we use freeze-drying—a process that has been used in the food industry for many years and is especially well suited for premium-quality fruit.

What is freeze-drying?

Freeze-drying, also known as lyophilization, is a process that removes almost all of the water from food.

Unlike many traditional drying methods, this is not achieved through prolonged heating. Instead, the fruit is first frozen and then dried under a vacuum.

During this process, the frozen water changes directly from a solid (ice) into water vapor without becoming liquid first. This physical process is called sublimation.

The result? The fruit loses nearly all of its water while retaining its characteristic structure and rich, natural flavor.

How a FROOD fruit bar is made

Carefully selected fruit

Every FROOD fruit bar starts with carefully selected fruit. Depending on the variety, the fruit is washed, prepared, and processed for freeze-drying.

After all, a fruit bar can only be as good as the fruit it’s made from.

Deep freezing

The fruit is cooled to extremely low temperatures until all of its water freezes into ice, creating the foundation for the next step.

Drying under vacuum

The frozen fruit is then placed inside a vacuum chamber. Because of the low air pressure, the ice turns directly into water vapor without melting first.

This is exactly what makes freeze-drying different from conventional drying methods.

From 100 g of fruit to 10 g of pure enjoyment

During the process, almost all of the water is removed.

That means approximately 100 g of fresh fruit becomes a 10 g FROOD fruit bar.

What remains is concentrated fruit—light, crispy, and packed with natural flavor.

Why are FROOD fruit bars so crispy?

As the water is removed, a fine, porous structure develops inside the fruit.

This creates the light, airy crunch that makes FROOD fruit bars so unique.

Why do they taste so intense?

Because almost all of the water is removed, the fruit’s natural flavors become concentrated.

That’s why every variety tastes exactly like what it is—apple, strawberry, or raspberry—without any artificial flavors.

Why does a FROOD bar weigh only 10 grams?

Many people wonder how such a small bar can contain so much fruit.

The answer is simple: fresh fruit is mostly water.

Once the water has been removed through freeze-drying, what remains is the fruit itself.

That’s why every 10 g FROOD fruit bar contains the equivalent of 100 g of fresh fruit.

Why do FROOD fruit bars last so long?

Microorganisms need water to grow.

Since freeze-drying removes nearly all of the water, FROOD fruit bars have a much longer shelf life than fresh fruit when stored in a cool, dry place.

Freeze-drying vs. conventional drying

Both methods preserve fruit, but they work very differently.

With traditional drying, water is typically removed using warm air. As a result, the fruit often becomes soft or chewy.

With freeze-drying, however, the water is removed while the fruit remains frozen and under vacuum.

This creates exceptionally light, crispy fruit with a naturally intense flavor.

Why FROOD chose this method

At FROOD, we believe great taste doesn’t need a long list of ingredients.

That’s why our fruit bars are made from nothing but real fruit.

Freeze-drying allows us to preserve the fruit’s natural character while creating a convenient snack for life on the go, the office, or school.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a FROOD fruit bar really made from only fruit?

Yes. Our fruit bars are made from 100% fruit, with no additives and no added sugar.

Why is a FROOD bar so light?

Because freeze-drying removes almost all of the water, leaving behind only the fruit’s natural goodness.

Does FROOD need to be refrigerated?

No. Simply store it in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Why is FROOD so crispy?

The crispy texture comes from the delicate porous structure created during the freeze-drying process.

Conclusion

Every FROOD fruit bar starts as fresh fruit.

Through freeze-drying, almost all of the water is removed without exposing the fruit to high temperatures.

The result is a light, crispy snack with an intense fruit flavor—made from 100% real fruit, with no additives and no added sugar.

That’s what FROOD stands for: honest fruit enjoyment, reduced to the essentials.