Abstract
This utility model relates to a process of producing an acceptable and shelf stable freeze dried Arius (Podocarpus costalis) as an intermediate product to be used as ingredient in cereals, cereal milk drink, pastries and bakery products which comprises washing of newly harvested berries, weighing before and after the freeze drying process, pricking, laying in trays, freezing, freeze drying, collecting product sample then packed in metallized or clear stand up pouches (SUPs) or PET bottles.