PRODUCT SHEET – DRIED PINEAPPLE
Product Name: Dried Pineapple
Scientific Name: Ananas comosus (variety: Sugarloaf)
Origin: Togo, Benin, Ghana

DESCRIPTION
Our dried pineapple is made from fresh Sugarloaf pineapples, known for their natural sweetness and low acidity. The fruit is sliced and gently dried using solar or controlled dehydration processes, maintaining its bright flavor, soft texture, and natural color. It contains no added sugar or preservatives, making it a healthy, 100% natural snack option.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Slice Type: Rings or chunks

Moisture Content: 12–18%

Brix Level: 60–75° (natural sugar content)

Color: Golden yellow to light brown (depending on drying method)

Texture: Chewy and soft

Shelf Life: 12–18 months (in vacuum or sealed packaging)

Packaging Options:

Retail: 100g, 250g, 500g bags (zip or vacuum sealed)

Bulk: 5kg, 10kg cartons (vacuum or non-vacuum)

MAIN USES
Healthy snacks (retail and wholesale)

Ingredient for breakfast cereals, muesli, granola

Inclusion in pastries, chocolate bars, and desserts

Trail mix, energy bars, and wellness foods

COMMERCIAL ADVANTAGES
Naturally sweet, no added sugar (organic and conventional available)

Made from premium Sugarloaf pineapples

Grown and processed under hygienic, food-safe conditions

High demand in Europe, Middle East, and North America

Long shelf life, ideal for export

Often produced by women-led cooperatives and smallholder networks

SEASONALITY BY COUNTRY 

Available all the year

LOGISTICS & EXPORT
Shipping: Dry container by sea (for large volumes) or air freight

Storage Conditions: Cool, dry place (<25°C)

Export Documents: Phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, microbiological test report, invoice, packing list

Main Ports: Lomé (Togo), Cotonou (Benin), Tema (Ghana)