Quandong Dried Fruit Halves (Santalum acuminatum)
Product Details
Quandong Dried Fruit Halves
Quandong (Santalum acuminatum) is one of Australia’s best-known native fruits, prized for its vibrant tart flavour, rich colour and versatility across sweet and savoury applications.
Supplied as dried fruit halves, Quandong is commonly rehydrated and used in chutneys, sauces, relishes, preserves, pie fillings, syrups, cordials and liqueurs. Its bright acidity and bold fruit character make it a valuable ingredient for chefs, distilleries, food manufacturers and specialty product makers looking to work with distinctive Australian native ingredients.
Quandong offers a flavour profile often compared to tart plum, apricot and rhubarb, giving it the ability to add lift, balance and native identity to finished products. It works particularly well in gourmet applications where flavour, colour and provenance all matter.
This is a standout ingredient for brands and makers wanting to create products with a genuine Australian point of difference.
Product Highlights
- Australian native fruit
- Supplied as dried fruit halves
- Tart, tangy and fruit-forward flavour
- Suitable for sweet and savoury applications
- Excellent for gourmet, beverage and native-inspired product development
Typical Applications
- Chutneys, relishes and sauces
- Jams, preserves and pie fillings
- Syrups, cordials and beverage infusions
- Liqueurs, gin infusions and distillery products
- Desserts and confectionery
- Gourmet native food and pantry ranges
How to Use
Rehydrate in warm water before use, or incorporate directly into slow-cooked applications, syrups and infusions depending on the desired result.
Flavour Profile
- Tart and tangy
- Bright acidity
- Notes of plum, apricot and rhubarb
