FIVE OF A KIND

Versatile and long-lasting, freeze-dried powders are an easy way to add unique flavours to your cooking.

Freeze-dried powders.

INDIGIEARTH

Quandong

This entirely Aboriginal-owned-and-operated bush-food producer perfectly captures the essence of quandong, with this chewy, crumble-like powder. There’s a fruity-yet-earthy character, underpinned by soft fermented notes. Containing twice the amount of vitamin C as an orange, it’s a solid addition to muesli or simply sprinkled over yoghurt. 50gm for $29.50, indigiearth.com.au

FRESH AS

Blackberry

This powdered version of the humble blackberry completely concentrates the fruit’s distinct flavours. It’s bold and rich, with a natural tartness that balances out the fructose intensity. Add to smoothies or use in baked goods as a natural food colouring. 400gm for $63.45, frescowholefoods.com.au

THE AUSTRALIAN SUPERFOOD CO

Davidson plum

This fluorescent pink powder has a flavour reminiscent of stewed rhubarb, with a vibrant tang and mouth-puckering hit of acidity. Made purely from freeze-dried Davidson plum, it’s low in sugar and an excellent source of calcium. Dust over seafood dishes, like sashimi or scallops, for a unique hit of colour and flavour. 30gm for $19.99, austsuperfoods.com.au

KAIYU SUPERFOODS

Muntrie

An Indigenous-owned business priding itself on sourcing wild-harvested native fruit, Kaiyu offers a growing selection of freeze-dried products, including this floral muntrie powder. Muntries, also known as emu apples, have twice the amount of antioxidants than blueberries, and taste similar to apple but with notes of juniper – both are dominant flavours in this powdered form. 10gm for $15, aboriginalbushtraders.com Desert lime

Desert limes are piquant little fruits, with a strong citrus flavour that truly sings in this powder form. There’s a subtle herbal element here, which complements the fruit’s familiar tart-lime-tang. Its fine, salty texture makes it ideal for marinades or meat rubs. 50gm for $26, bushfoodshop.com.au