We have all seen the adverts for dried fruits online, however many people are confused as to the benefits of dried fruit and which of the fruits to choose, so simply opt for fresh or nothing at all. We are here to help- to guide you through the maze of dried fruit so that you can order with confidence.
The first thing to clarify is exactly what dried fruits are. All dried fruits start with a pure unspoiled fruit that has the water taken out of it. This can be used either with a dehydrator machine or through sun drying. As only the water is removed, this means that the natural sugars in the fruit remain, with the lack of water meaning that the sugar is concentrated making dried fruit especially sweet. Although there are variations, in general, there is a 20 % water content in dry fruit, with the surface being dry.
Most fruits can be dried, however, the most popular ones are raisins, figs, apricots, prunes (which are dried plums) as well as peaches. These are all dried without sugar being added as opposed to some other fruits such as dried pineapple, dried berries and dried mango.
All of these are easily ordered online. You simply Google the dried fruit name that you are looking for and then choose the size bag that you feel is needed.
Dried fruits can be eaten as a snack on their own or added to recipes such as breakfast muesli. Health guidelines suggest two servings of fruit per day. One serving of dried fruit consists of 25 — 30 grams (a small handful) and in comparison to fresh fruit by weight; dried fruit contains up to three and a half times more fibre, potassium and vitamins.
Dried fruits online are especially good for children who refuse to eat fruit. As the dried fruit does not look like the fresh fruit, children are unaware of what they are eating and thus simply enjoy the sweetness; totally unaware that that wonderful chewy alternative to candy is in fact the fruit that they refuse to eat.
Overall, we all know that fruit is an essential part of our diet. Dried fruit is easy to store and easily available both in stores and online and offers a great high fibre alternative or addition to fresh fruit. So, get browsing and explore the world of dried fruit and soon you will be a new healthier you.
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