MicroDried Blueberries: Elevating the Standard for Dried Fruit Ingredients

MicroDried Whole Blueberries

Elevating the Standard for Dried Fruit Ingredients

Blueberries have long been a favorite among consumers and food developers for their vibrant natural color, familiar flavor, and exceptional nutritional value. Naturally rich in antioxidants, polyphenols, and essential vitamins, blueberries add a wholesome boost to a wide range of food applications. Whether you’re formulating a clean label snack, functional food, or indulgent treat, blueberries help reduce added sugar, enhance the nutrition label, and improve visual appeal.

When it comes to blueberry ingredients, however, not all formats are created equal. Options like fresh, IQF frozen, freeze dried, and infused dried all come with limitations in terms of shelf life, texture, or added sugars. That’s where MicroDried Blueberries stand out: Using a patented Radiant Energy Vacuum (REV) drying technology, MicroDried Delivers shelf stable, 100% fruit ingredients that retain their natura; structure, color, flavor, and nutrients—with no added sugars or preservatives. They’re also certified Ready-to-Eat (RTE), giving product developers ultimate flexibility across applications.

How MicroDried Compares: A Better Way to Dry

Drying methods significantly impact the quality and performance of blueberry ingredients:

Infused Dried: Blueberries are soaked in a sugar solution before drying, which adds sweetness but compromises clean-label positioning and natural fruit integrity.
Freeze-Dried: Moisture is removed through sublimation, preserving shape but resulting in a dry, brittle texture that can disintegrate during processing.
MicroDried (REV Technology): Our gentle, low-temperature microwave vacuum process dehydrates blueberries while retaining more nutrients, color, flavor, and texture compared to traditional methods.

The result? MicroDried Blueberries offer superior mouthfeel, shelf life, and real fruit authenticity—ideal for better-for-you products and premium formulations. And because our blueberries are 100% vertically integrated –grown on our own farms in Eastern Washington—we ensure consistent quality and traceability from field to final ingredient.

Versatile Formats for Endless Possibilities

MicroDried offers a full portfolio of blueberry ingredients to suit any product need:

Whole Blueberries: Great for baked goods, snack bars, cereals, and pet treats. These pieces retain their identity and texture even after rehydration, delivering a true blueberry bite in every application.

Whole MicroDried® Blueberries retain structure and flavor in baked applications.

Jumbo Whole Blueberries: A larger version of our whole fruit, ideal when you want a bold, blueberry-forward visual and flavor impact.

MicroDried® Whole vs. Jumbo Whole Blueberries — real fruit size, real flavor.

Fragments & Fragments with Fines: Perfect for evenly distributing blueberry flavor throughout a product. The “with fines” option includes small bits and powder for deeper infusion of flavor and color.
Blueberry Fragments (top) vs. Fragments with Fines (bottom) — tailored for flavor distribution and texture balance.

Blueberry Powder & Powder S16: Best for beverages, confections, batters, frostings, and other applications requiring consistent color and natural flavor. Powder S16 features a coarser grind with visible flecks for added texture and visual appeal.

Standard Blueberry Powder (above) vs S16 Course Grind (below)–vibrant natural color, no added dyes

All blueberry formats are available in both conventional and organic options, giving you clean-label flexibility without compromising quality.

Get Inspired: Real World Applications

MicroDried Blueberries are a natural fit across product categories—from sweet to savory, indulgent and functional. A few innovative application ideas include:

Classic meets clean label — blueberry pie made with MicroDried® fruit.

Whether you’re formulating a new product or upgrading an existing one, MicroDried makes it easy to incorporate real fruit nutrition with visual and sensory appeal.

MicroDried® Blueberry Fragments and Powders bring real fruit to granola blends.

Ready to Innovate with MicroDried Blueberries?

Explore the full range of specs for each blueberry format or request a sample—our team is ready to help you bring your next big idea to life.

Big flavor. Big Nutrition. MicroDried Blueberries make it simple.

Elevating the Standard for Dried Fruit Ingredients.