Leading Northland-based avocado grower Ovāvo was keen to convert its process grade fruit into an innovative new product with health and product application benefits.
Through the BPA, it worked with researchers at Callaghan Innovation and Massey University to develop a freeze-dried avocado powder which retains its natural properties (structure, colour, flavour, nutrients) and can be stored at room temperature.
The product has a range of positive health benefits, attributed to its nutrient composition and the phytochemicals present, including carotenoids, phenolics, and phytosterols.
Ovavo has been working on a number of product applications using the freeze-dried powder, including ice cream, chocolate truffles, muesli bar, tortilla, chocolate flavoured breakfast drink and hummus.
For more information visit Ovāvo – www.ovavo.nz
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