Dried Broccoli

Dried broccoli is broccoli that has had most of its water removed through drying processes like air-drying, freeze-drying, or oven-drying. This process concentrates its flavor and nutrients, making it shelf-stable. It is derived from the Brassica oleracea Italica Group plant, commonly known as broccoli.

Manufacturers use dried broccoli as a vegetable ingredient to add flavor, texture, and nutritional value to a variety of packaged foods. It is often found in dried soup mixes, pasta dishes, snack foods like chips and pretzels, and frozen meals.

Dried broccoli is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as a food ingredient. It retains many of the beneficial nutrients found in fresh broccoli, such as vitamins and fiber. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many food ingredients, but specific evaluations for dried broccoli as a distinct ingredient are not widely publicized. At typical consumption levels, it is considered a healthy addition to the diet.