If you grew up in New Zealand, you know the feeling: one week the feijoas are everywhere, and the next they're gone. The season is short, the glut is real, and then you're waiting another year for that unmistakable sweet, tropical flavour.
Freeze-drying changes that. Our Freeze Dried Feijoa captures the fruit at peak ripeness — locking in the flavour, the aroma, and the nutrition — so you can enjoy it any time of year.
What Makes Feijoa So Special?
Feijoa (also known as pineapple guava) is one of New Zealand's most iconic fruits. It has a complex flavour — floral, tropical, and slightly tart — that's hard to describe but impossible to forget. It's also a good source of vitamin C, folate, and dietary fibre.
The problem? Fresh feijoas bruise easily, ripen quickly, and are only available for a few weeks each autumn. Freeze-drying solves all of that.
How We Freeze Dry Our Feijoas
We grow our own and also source NZ-grown feijoas and freeze-dry them at their peak — no additives, no preservatives, no added sugar. The result is a light, crunchy snack that tastes intensely of feijoa. The flavour is actually more concentrated than fresh because the water has been removed, leaving the natural sugars and aromatics behind.
Ways to Use Freeze-Dried Feijoa
- Snack straight from the bag — crunchy, sweet, and satisfying.
- Blend into smoothies — add a handful to a banana and yoghurt smoothie for a distinctly NZ flavour.
- Bake with it — fold crushed freeze-dried feijoa through muffin batter or a crumble topping.
- Top your muesli or porridge — scatter over your morning bowl for a seasonal flavour hit any day of the year.
- Gift it — freeze-dried feijoa makes a uniquely NZ gift for friends and family overseas who miss the taste of home.
A Taste of NZ, Anytime
Whether you're a feijoa fanatic who dreads the end of season, or you want to share a taste of New Zealand with someone far away, our freeze-dried feijoa is the answer.
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