Mimea Mauzo

24/02/2026

What Does “Freeze-Dried” Actually Mean?
Freeze-drying removes moisture at very low temperatures, helping ingredients retain:
• Colour
• Shape
• Aroma
• Nutritional profile
That’s why freeze-dried fruit keeps its bold appearance and intense flavour without refrigeration. It’s science doing what it does best, preserving quality naturally.

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19/02/2026

A classic ingredient with year-round demand.
Our dried elderberries are widely used in:
• Herbal blends
• Syrups
• Seasonal beverages
• Wellness formulations

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17/02/2026

Looking for vibrant colour and intense flavour in every bite?
Our freeze-dried strawberry slices are perfect for:
🍓 Baking & patisserie
🍓 Chocolate inclusions
🍓 Drink garnishes
🍓 Cereal & snack blends
Lightweight, crisp, and bursting with natural sweetness

Bulk buy Freeze Dried Strawberry Slices online at Mimea – leading botanical supplier for 140 years. Available in 175g resealable pouches and packs of 2 or 20 as well as 9kg bulk boxes. Shop today.

15/01/2026

We want to keep you informed that some Mimea orders may be delayed due to ongoing disruption within DPD’s network following recent severe weather.

While conditions have now improved, DPD is still working through a backlog and, unfortunately, collections from our Peterborough site have been impacted due to limited driver availability.

Please rest assured that your order is safe and will be collected and delivered as soon as possible. As soon as parcels are moving, tracking will update automatically.

Thank you so much for your patience and understanding, our team is monitoring the situation closely and doing everything we can to minimise disruption.

25/11/2025

🍊🍋 A Duo of Citrus: Dried Mandarin & Lime Slices
Citrus brings brightness, flavour, and colour, and our dried mandarin and lime slices deliver all three in a form that’s versatile, reliable, and striking.

✨ Dried Mandarin Slices – naturally sweet, vibrant, and full of festive cheer. Perfect for warming teas, seasonal decorations, or adding a touch of sunshine to cocktails.
✨ Dried Lime Slices – tangy, sharp, and refreshing. Ideal for garnishing drinks, blending into infusions, or creating bold accents in food and gift products.

Together, they offer businesses a colourful and flavourful way to enhance products all year round from cocktails and cakes to hampers and herbal blends.
Sometimes, the simplest details make the biggest impact. 🌿

18/11/2025

🍋 Dried Lime Slices
Tangy, sharp, and refreshing, dried lime slices are as eye-catching as they are versatile. Their striking green peel and citrus zing make them an excellent addition to both food and beverage creations.

🍸 Garnishing cocktails, mocktails, and mixers
🌿 Tea blends and herbal infusions
🎁 Decorative use in artisan gifts or seasonal packaging
For businesses, dried lime slices offer consistent quality and long shelf life, making them a reliable way to add bold citrus flavour and striking visuals year-round.

https://www.mimea.co.uk/product/lime-slices-whole/

13/11/2025

🐾 Supplying Ingredients for Animal Feed

At Mimea, our ingredients don’t just go into food and drink for people, they also play an important role in the animal feed industry.

Herbs, seeds, and botanicals can support the nutritional balance of feed formulations for pets, livestock, and specialist animals. From adding natural fibre to enhancing flavour and variety, these ingredients help manufacturers create feed that’s both high-quality and consistent.

With our trusted global network of suppliers, we provide animal feed businesses with:
✔️ Reliable, bulk supply
✔️ Consistent quality
✔️ Flexible service to meet production schedules

Whether for large-scale manufacturing or specialist blends, Mimea is here to support the animal feed sector with the same care and attention we give to all our customers. 🌿

Mimea provides a range of botanical supplements for equines and other animals to improve their diets and supplement their food. Shop online at Mimea.

11/11/2025

🍊 Dried Mandarin Slices
Vibrant, fragrant, and naturally sweet, dried mandarin slices bring both beauty and flavour to food and drink creations. Their cheerful orange hue makes them a stunning garnish, while their zesty aroma adds depth to recipes.

✨ Cocktail garnishes and festive drinks
✨ Blends for teas and infusions
✨ Decorative use in hampers, gifts, or seasonal displays
With their balance of sweetness and citrus tang, dried mandarins are a versatile favourite for businesses looking to add a touch of colour and flavour to their products.

https://www.mimea.co.uk/product/mandarin-slices-whole/

03/11/2025

🎄 Preparing for Seasonal Demand

As the festive season approaches, businesses across food and drink are gearing up for one of the busiest times of the year.

Classic Christmas ingredients like dried orange slices, star anise, cinnamon sticks, and cloves take centre stage in everything from spiced drinks and mulled wine to bakery treats and festive decorations.

For manufacturers, producers, and venues, planning ahead is key. Seasonal surges mean that the most in-demand ingredients can quickly become scarce and securing supply early ensures you won’t miss out when your customers are ready to celebrate.

At Mimea, we help our clients stay ahead of the curve with reliable, high-quality ingredients delivered when they’re needed most. Because behind every festive product is careful planning, trusted supply, and a touch of seasonal magic. 🌟


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31/10/2025

What Makes Mimea Different
The food and drink industry never stands still, and neither do we.
At Mimea, we understand the importance of adaptability in a fast-moving market. That’s why we focus on three things our customers tell us matter most:
🔹 Consistency, a product isn’t just about taste, but texture, colour, and appearance too. We supply ingredients you can rely on, batch after batch.
🔹 Flexibility, every business is unique. From bespoke quantities to timed deliveries, we adjust to your needs.
🔹 Knowledge, with years of experience in ingredients supply, we keep up with trends, challenges, and opportunities, helping customers stay ahead.
Behind every order is more than just a transaction, it’s a partnership. Our role is to make sure our customers can create, innovate, and grow with confidence, knowing their ingredients are in safe hands. 🌿

29/10/2025

🥭 Freeze-Dried Mango Pieces
Sweet, tropical, and vibrant, freeze-dried mango pieces bring a taste of sunshine to any product. The freeze-drying process preserves the fruit’s natural flavour, colour, and aroma, while creating a lightweight, crunchy texture that works across both food and drink applications.

✨ Snacks – trail mixes, granola, cereal bars, and fruit snacks
✨ Beverages – infusing teas, cocktails, or sparkling waters with natural tropical notes
✨ Desserts – decoration for cakes, ice cream toppings, or patisserie creations

Mango is also a consumer favourite, often associated with health, vitality, and exotic flavour. For businesses, freeze-dried mango offers not only long shelf life and consistency, but also a way to tap into demand for products that feel fresh, fruity, and naturally vibrant.

Bulk buy Freeze Dried Mango Pieces online at Mimea – leading botanical supplier for 140 years. Available in 500g re-sealable pouches and 9kg bulk boxes. Shop today

22/10/2025

🌿 Freeze-Dried Raspberries (Whole)
Delicate, tart, and naturally striking, freeze-dried raspberries are a versatile choice for businesses. Their lightweight crunch and vibrant flavour mean they can be used whole as a garnish or crushed into powders for blending.

🍰 Beautiful decoration for cakes, desserts, and patisserie
🍵 Flavouring teas and wellness blends
🥛 Blending into smoothies, yoghurts, and dairy alternatives

With freeze-drying locking in both colour and flavour, raspberries bring both taste and visual appeal to countless creations.