Dried Fruit

Dried fruits hold their nutritional value while not losing their flavor and offer a long shelf life. Because dried fruits tend to keep their sweetness (sucrose syrup gets added to cranberries, blueberries, cherries, strawberries, and mango), they are a perfect substitute for quick high-calorie snacks.

How is water extracted from the fruit to produce dried fruit? Water can be removed naturally by sun-drying or the use of specialized dryers or dehydrators.

Dried Fruit
Dried Fruit
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Of course, adding healthy fruits to your daily diet is wise. However, eating organic fruits is smarter. Why? No chemicals. Eating foods with minimal chemicals helps prevent early illness.

The sugar found in apples is fructose. When fructose gets consumed in whole fruit, it has little effect on blood sugar levels. In addition, fibers found in apples slow down the digestive system.


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