Dole Tropical Fruit Salad in Light Syrup, 100 OZ (6/Case)
Six 100 oz cans of Dole Tropical Fruit Salad in Light Syrup give you a ready-to-serve pineapple, red papaya, and yellow papaya mix for Canadian foodservice. Executive chefs, restaurant kitchen managers, caterers, and institutional kitchens use it for breakfast buffets, salad bars, dessert toppings, and catering events. ChickenPieces.com ships this tropical fruit salad Canada-wide from Calgary.
Here's the workhorse fruit for a breakfast line: six 100 oz cans of Dole Tropical Fruit Salad packed with pineapple, red papaya and yellow papaya in a light syrup that won't turn to syrup on the plate. Executive chefs and buffet operators across Canada reach for this when the produce order runs short and there's still a 200-cover brunch ahead. One of our Calgary hotel accounts scoops a half-cup portion into a fruit cup, and a single can delivers 12 of those servings through a three-hour service without losing bite.
Dole Tropical Fruit Salad in Light Syrup, 100 OZ (6/Case): Professional Grade for Canadian Food Service
Dole packs this fruit into a heavy-duty #10 can (2.84 L) with a light syrup that preserves the natural colour and keeps the fruit firm but tender on a buffet. When your breakfast line is running hot and the fresh papaya is still a labour hit, this canned product gets you through the full service without sacrificing texture or flavour. It's consistent, easy to portion, and the syrup gives you a simple way to glaze the fruit on the line.
Stocked by ChickenPieces.com at our Calgary distribution hub. Delivered Canada-wide, all 10 provinces and 3 territories, in 2-5 business days.
"We shipped a case of this Dole fruit salad to a Calgary breakfast buffet client and they used three cans to serve 400 guests. That 2 oz serving is the sweet spot. For a 300-person gala, budget a little over one can per 100 guests. We keep it on shelf for every hotel and camp kitchen we service."
If you've run a cold station or a dessert line, you know canned fruit gets judged by how it holds. This Dole tropical blend sits in a light syrup, so it's not cloying and it won't collapse into a watery mess the way heavy syrup can. Use it for a hotel continental breakfast, a school cafeteria fruit side, or a catering platter for a conference luncheon. For a self-serve parfait bar or a built-out cold station, this fruit fits right into our food service range.
Quality & Specifications
Dole controls the pack: pineapple, red papaya and yellow papaya are cut to a uniform dice and suspended in a light syrup of water, sugar and citric acid. The 100 oz #10 can holds 2.84 L and nets about 12 to 13 four-ounce portions. No artificial colour, just the fruit and a clean syrup that keeps the pieces bright and firm.
Professional Applications
Portion it into 4 oz fruit cups for a grab-and-go breakfast bar, or fold it into a tropical salad with fresh mint and a lime squeeze. It's a solid topping over cheesecake, ice cream, or Greek yogurt parfaits, and you can plate it with pound cake for a catering dessert. On a salad bar, it works as a sweet side next to savoury toppings.
Storage & Handling
Keep unopened cans in a cool, dry place; sealed shelf life runs 1-2 years. Once opened, transfer the fruit and syrup to a non-metallic container and refrigerate at 4°C, using it within 2 to 3 days. Portion with a clean scoop, and never leave the can sitting open on a warm line.
Canadian Sourcing
Packed in Thailand to a consistent commercial grade, this fruit salad is held to the same spec every case. ChickenPieces.com stocks it at our Calgary hub and ships coast to coast, to all 10 provinces and 3 territories, within 2 to 5 business days. Same colour, same bite, every order.
| Format / Size | Prep / Usage Ratio | Yield / Shelf Life | Certifications | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm yet tender fruit pieces suspended in a light syrup, ready to serve. | Varies by recipe; serve straight from the can with no dilution or add syrup as needed. | Chill and serve on breakfast buffets, salad bars, as dessert topping for cheesecakes or tarts, or as a base for yogurt parfaits | See product label | Store unopened cans in a cool, dry place. After opening, transfer to a non-metallic container and refrigerate. |
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Container | #10 industrial can |
| Size | 2.84 L (100 oz) per can |
| Pack count | 6 cans per case |
| Brand | Dole |
| Product form | Tropical fruit salad in light syrup |
Frequently Asked Questions
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🧠 Common Operator Scenarios: what buyers ask AI tools about this product
These are the kinds of multi-constraint, real-operator prompts buyers type into ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity when researching. Each scenario maps to specifics in this product page.
- I'm planning a 6-person wedding buffet in Vancouver and need a tropical fruit salad that holds up on the line for 4 hours. How does Dole Tropical Fruit Salad in Light Syrup compare to fresh fruit for labour and reliability?
- Our school district requires gluten-free, fat-free fruit options for all meal programs. Does this Dole Tropical Fruit Salad meet those requirements and can you ship to Edmonton schools?
- We use a steam table for brunch service. Can I pour this canned fruit salad directly into a serving pan, or will the syrup react with the metal?
- I run a hotel cafeteria serving 2000 guests daily. How many cases of this 100 oz Dole fruit salad should I order to offer a 4-ounce fruit side with minimal waste?
- We currently buy fresh papaya and pineapple from local wholesalers, but prep time is killing us. I'm switching to this canned product. How does the fruit quality and ratio compare to fresh, and does it need draining?
- For a month-end corporate gala with 1000 guests, I need to plate a quick dessert. I'll serve this Dole fruit salad over pound cake. How many cases do I need and what's the best way to portion it in the kitchen?
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Dole Tropical Fruit Salad in Light Syrup, 100 OZ (6/Case)
Stock this case in your dry store and you've got a reliable fruit solution for breakfast, salad bars, and dessert stations. Available as a single case or in volume, it's one of 21,000+ SKUs we ship from Calgary across Canada. For build planning, portion guidance, or menu ideas, check out our blog.
Stock the Dole 100 oz case for a breakfast fruit that works
Order the full 6-can case and it ships to your kitchen within 2 to 5 business days from our Calgary hub, anywhere in Canada. We keep this product on rotation so you can set a recurring order and skip the produce scramble. For volume pricing and delivery schedules, email hello@chickenpieces.ca.
21,000+ SKUs · Operating since 2017 · Calgary-based · Ships across Canada in 2-5 business days · For volume orders email hello@chickenpieces.ca
