Soft dried mango is one of Vietnam’s best-selling processed fruits: chewy, bright orange and naturally sweet. For importers, snack brands and food manufacturers, it is a year-round product made from mangoes harvested at peak ripeness in the Mekong Delta. This guide explains how it is made, which specifications to agree on, and how to keep quality stable from factory to shelf.
What is soft dried mango?
Soft dried mango is made from fresh mango slices dried at low temperature until most, but not all, of the water is removed. The fruit stays pliable and chewy, unlike crispy freeze-dried or hard sun-dried mango.
- Sweetened: slices are lightly soaked in sugar syrup before drying for a softer bite and longer shelf life.
- Low-sugar or no added sugar: only the fruit’s own sugars; firmer texture, popular with health-focused brands.
Why Vietnamese mango works well
Vietnam grows several varieties with thick, fibre-light flesh that dries evenly, including Cat Hoa Loc, Cat Chu and Keo mango. See our guide to Vietnamese mango varieties. Several harvests a year in the Mekong Delta keep raw material supply steady.
How it is made
- Ripe mangoes are sorted, washed, peeled and sliced.
- Slices are soaked in syrup (sweetened types only).
- Slices are dried in controlled hot-air dryers until they reach the target moisture.
- Finished pieces are graded by colour and size, metal-detected and packed.
Specifications buyers should agree on
| Specification | What to ask for |
|---|---|
| Sugar | Sweetened or no added sugar; sugar content on the spec sheet |
| Moisture | Target range written in the contract |
| Cut | Slices, strips or dices; size tolerance |
| Colour | Even orange, no dark spots |
| Additives | With or without SO2; must match the destination market’s rules |
| Packing | Bulk cartons with PE liner, or retail pouches |
| Documents | COA, food safety certificates, certificate of origin |
About “organic”: organic dried mango must come from certified organic farms and a certified processor. If your market needs organic, ask for the organic certificate for each lot; without one, the product cannot be sold as organic.
Nutrition at a glance
Dried mango concentrates the fruit’s natural sugars, fibre and vitamins A and C into a smaller piece, so portion size matters. No-added-sugar versions suit brands targeting better-for-you snacks.
Storage and shelf life
Keep sealed packs in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Once opened, reseal or move to an airtight container. Shelf life depends on sugar and moisture levels, so ask for the shelf-life statement on the spec sheet.
Sourcing soft dried mango with HAVIGO
HAVIGO supplies sweetened and low-sugar soft dried mango in bulk and private-label packs, produced under HACCP, ISO 22000, FDA, Halal and Kosher certification. See why soft dried mango costs more, or message us on WhatsApp at +84 979 58 58 56 for samples and prices.
