Product Overview

For commercial beverage formulators, extract manufacturers, and specialty coffee processors seeking to develop unique flavor profiles or expand into secondary coffee derivatives, these whole dried coffee cherries offer an exceptional foundation. Featuring a deeply wrinkled, oval morphology with a rich, dark mahogany to brownish-red husk, each cherry locks in natural mucilage sugars through traditional sun-drying methods. The texture is firm yet pliable, yielding a complex sensory profile that balances dried stone fruit sweetness with deep earthy notes. This unrefined natural format is ideally suited for large-scale steeping, commercial cascara tea production, and botanical extraction processes requiring intact pericarp integrity. By procuring raw, shelf-stable dried fruit at bulk volume, commercial buyers significantly lower raw material degradation risks, standardizing batch consistency across multi-region distribution networks while optimizing processing efficiency.

Key Features

* Whole Natural Dried Format — Features fully intact husks and parchment to lock in complex natural sugars and aromatic compounds during storage.

* Rich Mahogany Appearance — Uniform dark brown-to-reddish pigmentation reflecting controlled sun-drying and optimal post-harvest sorting practices.

* Firm Pliable Texture — Retains ideal structural integrity without being brittle, minimizing dust generation and fines during transit and pneumatic handling.

* Concentrated Fruit Profile — Delivers deep stone-fruit, raisin, and cocoa nuances highly desirable for extraction, cold brewing, and functional infusions.

* Extended Shelf Stability — Reduced moisture levels inhibit microbial growth, allowing secure long-term warehousing without cold-chain dependence.

* Optimized Bulk Packaging — Shipped in lined high-density jute or polypropylene sacks to safeguard against ambient humidity during ocean freight.

Specifications

* Product Type: Whole Dried Coffee Cherries (Cascara / Raw Dried Coffee Fruit)

* Processing Method: Natural / Sun-Dried

* Cut/Style/Form: Whole Unhulled Cherry

* Color: Dark Brown to Reddish Mahogany

* Moisture Content: Approx. 10-12%

* Shelf Life: 18-24 Months

* Storage Conditions: Cool, dry place (15-25°C), away from direct sunlight

* Packaging: 25 kg / 50 kg Moisture-Resistant Lined Bags

* Application: Specialty Extracts, Beverage Infusions, Functional Foods, Botanical Distillates

* Grade: Premium Commercial Grade

* Country of Origin: Global Sourcing Options Available (East Africa / Latin America / Asia)