Written By Sam Henselijn
Fruit that has had practically all of its water content removed through drying procedures is referred to as dried fruit. Mangoes, pineapples, cranberries, bananas, and apples are among them. Tropical fruit has been maligned because of its high sugar content. Let’s dig into tropical dried fruits and dispel myths.
In this article, we will reclaim tropical dried fruit by delving into the research underlying the various health benefits of this delightful fruit family! Let’s also have a look at some fantastic tropical dried fruit from L’Orenta that will brighten your day.
What is Tropical Dried Fruit?
Fruits are grown near the equator, which is hot and humid and provides some of the most delicious fruits on the planet (tropical fruits). These fruit-bearing plants can be woody (like mangoes), herbaceous (like bananas), or vining (like passionfruit), and they can’t grow below 50°F (10°C). Tropical dried fruits are the dried form of tropical fruits.
Dig Into Tropical Dried Fruits from L’Orenta Nuts
The most common dried tropical fruits are:
Diced and Dried Pineapple: It is a fruit with fibrous yellow
flesh and a sweet, acidic, sour flavor. With L’Orenta’s tasty diced and dried pineapple treats, you can reap the advantages of pineapple.
Diced Mango contains a flat interior seed and sweet, acidic yellow or orange flesh. L’Orenta’s diced mango is available all year and makes up half of all tropical fruit produced globally. Also, try out our mango chili to enhance your tastebuds.
Dried Strawberry: Dried strawberry will enhance your mouth in flavor just like normal strawberry does L’Orenta’s luscious dried whole strawberries are the perfect guilt-free sweet treat. This snack is flavorful and good for you and your cardiovascular system.
Dried Goji berries: Goji berries, when dried, are a flavor enhancer. Try our dried goji berries for a fantastic and tropical taste of goji berries.
Medjool Dates: Did you know that dried dates are just as good as fresh dates when it comes to being healthy and nourishing? LorentaNuts.com’s Medjool dates are one of our crown jewels. They’re huge in both size and flavor!
Dried Apricot: These bright orange disks, which are generally dried whole and then pitted, have a velvety sweetness. L’Orenta’s dried apricots are a great nutritious snack for your active lifestyle.
Other common dried tropical fruits are:
- Papaya Dried (Spears, Diced, Chunks)
- Cantaloupe Dried (Slices)
- Kiwi Dried (Slices)
- Ginger Dried (Slices)
Basic Quality Requirements
- Insects, mold, damages, and flaws are not present in the fruit.
- This varies depending on the dried tropical fruit kind. The moisture level of natural dried fruit without added preservatives or sugars must be lower than that of fruit with added preservatives or sugars. Naturally dried mangoes have a maximum moisture percentage of 15%, whereas pineapples have a maximum moisture content of 20%. The maximum moisture percentage for dried mangoes treated with preservatives is 20%, and for treated pineapples, it is 44%.
- In the manufacture of dried tropical fruit, certain forms of
food additives are permitted. Sodium chloride and calcium chloride are used in the manufacturing of dried tropical fruit to guard against moisture rise, sulfur dioxide to avoid rotting and color change, and citric acid as an antioxidant to prevent color change. Dried candied tropical fruit infused with sweeteners can also be made with sugar or fruit juice, which is commonly utilized. - Extra, Class I, and Class II are the most common quality classifications. This classification determines the percentage of defective products by number or weight.
Health Benefits
- Micronutrients, fiber, and antioxidants
- One piece delivers almost the same amount of nutrients as fresh fruit but in a much smaller package.
- They are high in fiber and antioxidants, particularly polyphenols, and is a good source of both.
- Several studies have found that persons who eat them weigh less and consume more nutrients than people who do not eat them.
- They’re high in fiber, potassium, and plant chemicals that promote good health.
- They have a glycemic index of low to medium, as well as a low insulin index.
- They are heavy in fiber, potassium, beta-carotene (vitamin A), and vitamin K and are hence very nutritious.
- Dates have an incredible sweetness to them. They’re high in fiber, potassium, iron, and a variety of plant chemicals.
- Dates are one of the highest sources of antioxidants among all dried fruits, leading to reduced oxidative damage in the body.
- Dates have a low glycemic index, which indicates they won’t produce big blood sugar rises when eaten.
- Pregnant women and labor have also been investigated concerning date intake.
- Regularly eating dates throughout the last few weeks of pregnancy may aid cervical dilatation and reduce the need for induced labor.
Finally, tropical dried fruit is unquestionably a healthier and more nutritious snack than chips or other processed junk foods. You should sample L’Orenta’s excellent tropical dry fruits. We hope that our post about your digging into tropical dried fruits has given you a better understanding of the health advantages and information on tropical dried fruits. Take pleasure in your dried fruit!
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