Freeze-Dried Candies: Product Categories, Market Landscape, Packaging, and Production Process

Product Categories

Freeze-dried candies encompass a variety of types, including freeze-dried rainbow candies, marshmallows, gummies, and more. These candies undergo a process where freezing and vacuum sublimation techniques are used to remove moisture, resulting in dry, crispy, and portable products.

Fujian Lixing Foods Co., Ltd. produces a variety of freeze-dried products such as freeze-dried candies, freeze-dried fruits, and more, offering OEM/ODM services.

Market Landscape

According to multiple research reports, the global freeze-dried candy market has shown stable growth in recent years. In 2023, the global market size for freeze-dried candies reached hundreds of millions of RMB, with projections to grow significantly higher by 2030. The Chinese market plays a crucial role globally and is expected to continue growing rapidly in the coming years.

Packaging

Freeze-dried candies are packaged in various ways, including stand-up pouches, cans, and more, catering to different scales of production and consumer preferences.

Production Process

The production process of freeze-dried candies typically involves the following steps:

1. Pre-freezing: Candies are pre-frozen at low temperatures.

2. Vacuum Drying: In a vacuum environment, moisture is removed from the candies through sublimation, resulting in dry candies.

3. Packaging: Dry candies are then packaged to ensure consistent weight within and between batches while minimizing processing costs.

Freeze-dried candies occupy a significant position in the market due to their unique production process and diverse packaging options. As technology advances and market demand grows, the future prospects for freeze-dried candies are promising.