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 Dried fruit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dried fruit is often added to baking mixes and breakfast cereals.
Dried fruit is being increasingly seen as a healthy snack and since the public is prepared to pay more for snacks than staples the quality is improving all the time.
However the drying process also destroys most of the Vitamin C in the food, so that the dried version of the fruit has only a fraction of the levels of Vitamin C that would exist in the fruit if it were fresh.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dried_fruit   (314 words)

  
 Rancho Vignola - New Crop Dried Fruit and Nuts - Bringing the Harvest to You
Reconstituted or dried fruits are excellent in cobblers, breads, pies, puddings, gelatin salads, milk shakes and cooked cereals.
Dried coconut is produced from the shredded and dried white meat of fresh and mature coconuts.
This helps give fruits a fresh flavor and adds vitamin C. To reconstitute fruit for use in a cooked dish, such as a pie, place it in a bowl and cover with boiling water.
http://www.ranchovignola.com/list_fruit.html   (2715 words)

  
 Dried Fruit - Glossary from Hormel Foods
Dried fruit can be eaten individually as a snack or added to other foods such as mixed nuts and grains to be eaten out of hand.
Zante grapes are dried and referred to as currants.
Dried fruit can also be added to fresh fruit when preparing baked items such as pies and cakes or savory dishes.
http://www.hormel.com/kitchen/glossary.asp?id=33257&catitemid=   (252 words)

  
 The Anniston Star - Dried fruit puts a little sunshine into chilly weather fare
Like fresh fruit, dried fruit can also be poached and used on its own, either as a dessert or to accompany a savory dish.
A staple of such sweets as winter pies, cobblers, jams and jellies, dried fruit can also be used in savory dishes.
In this case, the result is a sauce with hints of smoke and fruit, thickened with almonds and smoothed with chicken broth.
http://www.cleburnenews.com/lifestyle/2004/as-food-0114-0-4a13p5256.htm   (1202 words)

  
 FDA/CFSAN Technical Bulletin Number 5: Macroanalytical Procedures Manual
Raisins are the dried fruits from many varieties of the wine grape (Vitis vinifera L.).
Prunes are the dried fruit of certain varieties of the European plum (Prunus domestica L.).
Mincemeat is a mixture of finely chopped fruits, spices, and other ingredients combined in varying proportions; meat and suet may or may not be components.
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/mpm-7.html   (7328 words)

  
 MAKING FRUIT LEATHER
The food dried in an oven is more brittle, usually darker, and less flavorful than food dried in a dehydrator.
Chopped, dried fruit, chopped dates, shredded coconut, granola, chopped nuts, raisins, whole or chopped, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds.
If additional fruit is not available, dry the puree, then put a filling with the fruit leather or spread on a topping such as cream cheese.
http://spokane-county.wsu.edu/food/season3.htm   (1006 words)

  
 Dried Fruit Information
Dried fruit is a healthy alternative to fresh fruit - one that could make it a whole lot easier for you to eat as one of the five servings of fruit and vegetables recommended as part of a healthy eating regime.
To produce dried fruit, the water is removed from fully ripened fresh fruit, by circulating air around it, either naturally with sunshine and wind, or with the aid of hot air drying.
While all dried fruit is good for you, dried plums are antioxidant superstars, being among the highest fruits in total antioxidant activity.
http://www.ripegifts.co.uk/acatalog/driedfruit.html   (456 words)

  
 Cook's Thesaurus: Dried Fruit
Dried fruit is a terrific snack, but cooks also use it in everything from muffins to stews.
Substitutes: raisins (not as tart) OR dried cherries OR currants
Varieties include dried or desiccated coconut, flaked, angel flake, moist, sweetened and unsweetened, toasted and untoasted, and macaroon coconut.
http://www.foodsubs.com/Fruitdry.html   (1167 words)

  
 Fruit
Because they are usually sweet, fruits are often eaten as a dessert, for breakfast, or as a refreshing snack.
Berry fruits are those which are small and tend to cluster, such as grapes or raspberries.
Pome fruit, such as apples and pears, have small seeds; and citrus fruits have a thick rind and juicy, segmented flesh.
http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/1768000.html   (287 words)

  
 5 A Day: Fruit and Vegetable of the Month: Dried Fruit DNPA CDC
Dried fruit and vegetables are commonly used in bread, desserts, granola, or as a topping.
Dried fruit may be frozen, but this sometimes affects the texture and taste of the food.
Most dried fruit is sold pre-packaged and may be found in either the fresh produce or canned food departments.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5aday/month/dried_fruit.htm   (1342 words)

  
 STLtoday - Life & Style - Cooking
Dried fruits are delicious eaten out of hand or in recipes.
Today, dried cranberries may find their way into a stuffing, or raisins into an oatmeal cookie, but for the most part, we think of dried fruits only as sweet, healthful snacks.
Dried fruit relish is a no-cook preparation combining fruit soaked in Port that will keep for weeks in the refrigerator.
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/lifestyle/stories.nsf/cooking/story/DDADA4ACFB775357862570970002C5EA?OpenDocument   (308 words)

  
 Fruits: How to select, store and serve these healthy foods - MayoClinic.com
Place a package of dried fruit in your car, purse, briefcase, backpack or lunchbox for a between-meal snack.
Add dried fruit to batters and doughs for quick breads, muffins and cookies.
Fresh fruit is generally best because it contains the most nutrients, but frozen fruit, fruits canned in their own juice or water, and dried fruit are good alternatives.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-and-nutrition/NU00251   (1184 words)

  
 Bulk California Raisins and Prune Butters and Puree
Dried fruit butters also represent a new entry into the jam and jelly market.
California Dried Fruit Company has contracted with a noted food technologist to develop new product formulas specifically as a flavoring for diary and soy products such as cream cheese, yogurt, butter spreads, milk, ice cream and sorbets.
The new and improved technique processes dried fruits into a butter-like consistency, by removing the skin portion of the fruit, leaving only the meat portion of the fruit.
http://www.californiadriedfruit.com   (239 words)

  
 Dried Fruit
Raisins are dried grapes and the best kind of raisin is one that is able to become so when it is left to dry on the vine.
Prunes are the dried fruit of a specific type of plum.
Though the fruit is dried, there is still much goodness to be found within it.
http://www.femail.com.au/driedfruits.htm   (668 words)

  
 Smart Shopper: Fresh Fruit vs. Dried Fruit
While drying fruit can increase the proportion of vitamins and minerals (except Vitamin C is often diluted), the drying process can also boost sugar contents.
Be especially cautious about dried fruit “chips,” which may contain lots of added fat in the form of oils.
Another holiday season has passed and many of us are searching for snacks that are healthier than cookies and fudge.
http://www.ediets.com/news/article.cfm?article_id=9139&pg=2   (575 words)

  
 NBC 17 - Recipes - Dried Fruit Compote With Chevre
When the fruit has softened, stir in the green onions and the lemon juice mixture.
Mound this wine-scented and herb-flavored fruit mixture over a round of fresh chevre (goat cheese) and accompany the colorful creation with thin slices of French baguette or mild flavored crackers.
Place the cheese on a platter; top and surround it with the fruit compote and its juices.
http://www.nbc17.com/food/2671899/detail.html   (353 words)

  
 Organic Dried Fruit Home Delivery Overnight Nationwide, Organic Nuts, from Diamond Organics, Organic Food, Organic Fruit
Prune juice is a water extract of dried prunes.
An especially large grape, the monukka is an old variety used specifically for drying.
Sun-dried to something resembling fruit leather from apricots so ripe they can be pulled into halves without a knife, these are by far the sweetest of all our varieties, and are what the farmers usually keep for themselves.
http://www.diamondorganics.com/ShowView/pages/Dried_Fruit   (511 words)

  
 Dried fruit lesson
Reconstitute with soaking in water to use in fruit salads or compotes.
Enjoy the fruit after drying to snack on or use in granola.
Preserving seasonal foods by drying is still useful and convenient, and it has the added advantage of conserving storage space.
http://www.sdfarmbureau.org/fuyu/dried_fruit.html   (238 words)

  
 Dried Fruit Atwater Foods - Dried Fruit Cherries - Dried Fruit - Apples, Bluberries, Cranberries Atwater Foods
dried unsulphured apples, dried sculptured apples, and dried organic apples.
Dried Cherries, dried cranberries, dried blueberries, dried strawberries,
Atwater Foods' mission is to consistently produce, market and deliver the highest quality dried fruit products for retail and specialty food marketers, distributors and industrial users throughout the world.
http://www.atwaterfoods.com   (134 words)

  
 Maine Munchies - Natural Fruit Products - Wild Blueberries from Maine - Blueberry Syrup
Dried for long term preservation, these blueberries are renowned not only for their wonderful sweet flavor, but they are a fruit with one of the highest level of antioxidants known.
The dried fruit make this an easy snack to carry and keep, but the higher moisture content of the cranberries gives this mix a fresh fruit flavor.
Excellent alone as a snack, this mix also is great in cereals, over yogurt, and mixed into pancakes, waffles and baked goods.
http://www.mainemunchies.com/retail_natural_fruit.html   (401 words)

  
 Sunrise Dried Fruit Co
We carry three types of dried fruit, dried cherries, dried cranberries, and dried blueberries, also dried cherries covered with a gourmet chocolate.
Remember that eating Dried Fruit and drinking cherry juice is good for you and a great way to get in your daily requirement of 5 servings of fruit a day.
You will also find Sugar Free Dried Blueberries, Sugar Free Dried Cherries and Cherry Concentrate.
http://www.sunrisedriedfruit.com   (516 words)

  
 West Coast MCC- Fruit Drying
The fruit is halved, placed on trays to be sulphured, and lain in the sun to dry.
When the fruit reaches the proper stage of dryness, it is washed, packaged and shipped.
You may purchase the dried fruit at MCC stores or sales.
http://www.mcc.org/westcoast/fruit-drying.html   (394 words)

  
 FactsAboutFruit.com - Citrus Fruits Fruit Trees Dried Fruit Fruit Baskets
The well-liked sweet fruits are apple, mango, banana, and orange whereas citrus fruits like lime, lemon, and grapefruit are immensely popular for their tangy sour taste.
In various parts of the world, fruits are eaten after drying.
Examples of these types of fruits are raisins, prunes, and apricots.
http://www.factsaboutfruit.com   (363 words)

  
 dried fruit - about dried fruit
Produces grape and fruit wines under the Zanger Vineyards label.
Dried fruits, nuts, chocolate covered fruits and nuts, meat and cheese packs, and wines artfully arranged in gift boxes, baskets, crates and tins.
In cuisine, when discussing fruit as food, the term usu...
http://artmam.net/dried_fruit.htm   (769 words)

  
 Dried Fruit, Preserved Fruit, Nuts, Seeds - Cal Yee Farms Online Store
Dried fruit are perfect for down-to-earth, chilly weather dishes.
We are a family owned dried fruit business with over 40 years of experience.
Over the years, we have strived to provide the highest quality of dried fruits and nuts to all our customers in the U.S. and abroad.
http://www.calyee.com   (165 words)

  
 Traina Sun Dried Fruit Sauces
The result...full-bodied fruit sauces...naturally thick and perfect to use as a finishing sauce (on top of grilled poultry, oven roasted pork, sautéed seafood, game, or meat) a salad dressing, a dessert topping or flavoring for chutneys, soft cheese, puddings, filling and salsa.
Then the fruit is gently cooked with a hint of lemon.
The fruit is dried slowly, naturally, under the warm sun, removing only the water.
http://www.traina.com/html/sauce.htm   (253 words)

  
 GMA Recipe: Nahum's Purse of Dried Fruit
of the dried fruit mixture onto the center of the phyllo dough.
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Lightly butter a large baking sheet.
Drain well and allow time for fruit to dry.
http://www.wchstv.com/gmarecipes/nahumspurseofdr.shtml   (214 words)

  
 Dried fruit
If they are too old and dried, they will absorb moisture from the dough or may stay in hard little pieces in the baked product.
Dried fruits have a more concentrated sweetness and flavor.
Dried fruit is from the Cook'n with Bread Machines collection.
http://www.dvo.com/recipe_pages/breadmachine/Dried_fruit.html   (256 words)

  
 Fruit From Washington - How to Make Dried Fruit Snacks
Fruit roll-ups, fruit leather, dried apples, dried pears and other delicious dehydrated fruit snacks
How to Prepare Dried Apples for Use in Apple Pie Filling and Sauces
After proper drying, apples and pears will keep in a cool, dry place from six months to a year.
http://www.fruitfromwashington.com/Recipes/drying_fruit.htm   (1010 words)

  
 Mariani Dried Fruit Industrial Products
Use in mixed fruits or as a stew breakfast fruit.
Use in baking, dry mixes, cereals and dairy foods.
Dried Plums test higher in antioxidant capacity than 22 high scoring commonly eaten fruits and vegetables having more than twice the level of total antioxidant power to neutralize the damaging effects of oxidation.
http://www.mariani.com/industrial.html   (771 words)

  
 Dried Fruit Mix - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review
Kaytee Tropical Mix is a blend of delicious dried tropical fruits and crunchy fortified nuggets with a smooth, creamy, fruit flavored yogurt coating.
Kaytee's Tropical Mix is a blend of delicious dried tropical fruits and crunchy fortified nuggets with a smooth, creamy, fruit flavored yogurt coating.
Use this set to serve your favorite garden salads Great for serving candy, nuts, trail mix, sugar or dried fruit Also can be used as a fruit bowl Made of plantation grown Asian...
http://www.nextag.com/dried-fruit-mix/search-html   (216 words)

  
 Stout's - Products - Dried Fruit
For starters, they are dried to a crispy, crunchy texture with a golden tan color.
The dried slices we make with Grannys have always been the most popular.
There is something special about Stout's dried apple slices.
http://www.cidermill.com/products/dried.html   (118 words)

  
 Dole Company Info Help Desk & Contact Details Dried Fruits
The grapes are then left for two to three weeks to dry into raisins.
The grapes are then put into drying tunnels for about 24 hours, resulting in consistently more plump and moist raisins.
Drain and use the plumped fruit in your favorite Dole recipe.
http://www.dole.com/CompanyInfo/Contact/HelpDesk_Dried.jsp   (565 words)

  
 Dried Fruit
Fruit processing is our leading industry by taking advantage of here fabundant fruit origin which are proved to be of very high nutritional and edible value.
You are now arriving at a dried fruits world,a world full of refined fruits and charming flavour!!
From the very beginning of traditional items such as pear, peach, apple ring, stawberry, today we have successfully developed and expanded our products up to more than 15 kinds of products including canned fruit,canned aspargus, canned mushroom to cater to different taste of international market.
http://www.driedfruits.com.cn   (188 words)

  
 Dried Fruit Info.
Kiwi fruit: When dehydrated the taste is not in the least bit sweet.
I've had very bland apples that tasted wonderful when dried and also had good tasting apples turn into very bland dried fruit.
Perhaps if the drying is done very slowly, is it possible to get fruit like the apricots that you'll see in a store.
http://sca.uwaterloo.ca/~praetzel/personal/dried.html   (630 words)

  
 Dole 5 A Day - We make 5 A Day fun!
The time to dry fruits will vary depending on the region of the country.
You would expect drying to be much quicker in a hot, dry climate, like Arizona, than in a hot, humid climate like Georgia.
• Spread pieces of fruit (grapes, apricots, apples, pineapples, etc.) on the paper bag.
http://www.dole5aday.com/Teachers/ClassroomResources/Materials/LessonPlans/T_DriedFruit.jsp   (485 words)

  
 dried fruit - VeggieBoards
I used to be addicted to driets fruits and sweets and now I just use the dried fruits in cereals and I occasionally have a sweet.
The only prob I see w/ dried fruit is that it's easy to overeat.
I usually enrich my all fruit breakfast with dried fruit/raisins otherwise I will get hungry again too soon.
http://www.veggieboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=6044   (553 words)

  
 China Dried Fruit Products, Catalog, Samples - Alibaba Search for Dried Fruit products
The preserved fruit is made of good-quality fresh apricot and keeps intense original fruit flavor.
These dried fruits are available granulated or sliced.
We can supply dried apricots, peaches, pears, apple rings and cherries
http://chinasuppliers.alibaba.com/search/china_products/Dried_Fruit.html   (834 words)

  
 Simonian Farms - Gourmet Dried Fruit, Nuts, Raisins, and Almonds Since 1901
Simonian Farms - Gourmet Dried Fruit, Nuts, Raisins, and Almonds Since 1901
http://www.simonianfarms.com/Index.asp   (12 words)

  
 Eden Foods All Mixed Up Nuts & Dried Fruit -- 4 oz - Vitacost
A nourishing snack made of dry roasted organic almonds and organic pumpkin seeds lightly salted with the finest sea salt, and mixed with dried Montmorency tart cherries and organic raisins.
Other ingredients: Organic roasted pumpkin seeds, organic roasted almonds, dried Montmorency cherries (Montmorency tart cherries, organic apple juice concentrate, organic safflower oil), organic Thompson raisins, sea salt.
Rich, nutty flavor, with the perfect balance of sweet, tart and salty.
http://www.vitacost.com/EdenFoodsAllMixedUpNutsDriedFruit   (458 words)

  
 Just Tomatoes, etc: Dried Fruits
Just Cranberries&; Their tartness brings complementary flavor to savory fruit sauces and baked goods.
Dried to perfection for a sweet-tart taste treat.
— This rare autumn fruit can now be on your table year round.
http://www.justtomatoes.com/html/1fruits.html   (295 words)

  
 NapaStyle Dried Fruit Compote with Sambuca
I also like it with blue cheese at the end of a meal, especially if there's a dessert wine on the table.
Simmer for 1 minute, then pour the syrup over the fruit.
Let stand until cool, stirring occasionally, then stir in the lemon juice and sambuca.
http://www.napastyle.com/kitchen/recipes/recipe.jsp?recipe_id=280   (196 words)

  
 Decorating : Other : Dried Fruit Garlands : Home & Garden Television
Use the dehydrator to dry the fruit slices.
In the past, people used the fruits and vegetables from the fall harvest to decorate their homes for the holidays.
Make sure the fruit slices are not touching on the drying racks of the dehydrator, and follow the dehydrating instructions.
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_furnishings_other/article/0,1793,HGTV_3433_1382384,00.html   (342 words)

  
 Middle East Products Export Co. S-A - Exporter of Dried Fruit and Nuts
Now we are proud to state that we are a company with more than a century of experience and talent in dried fruit and nuts.
That is one reason why we are the most reputable and reliable producer and exporter of dried fruit and nuts from Asia.
When we started this company, we had more than thirty years of combined experience.
http://www.mepeco.com   (162 words)

  
 Dried Fruit Baskets from American Agrotrading
American Agrotrading carries a large selection of dried fruit baskets, dried fruit trays, nut trays and plates and an assortment of individual packages of dried fruit.
All of our dried fruit baskets and nut tray products are grown and processed in the Vacaville, California region.
When you check out, you can include a message and we'll include a card to be delivered with the dried fruit gift.
http://www.agrotrade.com   (112 words)

  
 Ranjbar Food Industry Group - Dried Fruits and Nuts
Has been in the Dried Fruit and Nuts Business for the past 39 years.
That is one of the reason why we are the most reputable and reliable producer and exporter of Dried Fruit and Nuts from Middle East.
RANJBAR FOOD Industry Group found in 1997 partnership with one of biggest producer of Dried Fruit in Malatya Turkey.
http://www.ranjbarfoods.com   (209 words)

  
 Dried Fruit and Vegetables from REI.com
These all-natural, dried fruits are a delicious, nutritious treat for hiking, backpacking or everyday snacking.
This eclectic mix of crunchy dried fruits makes a delicious, nutritious, naturally sweet treat for hiking, backpacking or everyday snacking.
All-natural dried vegetables--a nutritious snack for hiking, backpacking or other outdoor sports.
http://www.rei.com/category/4500620.htm   (236 words)

  
 Fresh Fruit - Tropical Fruit - Dried Fruit
These Dried Fruit baskets will keep and be savored by your long distance loved ones.
Now, in addition to enjoying the exquisite Fresh Fruit you'll receive each month, you can visit these pages to learn a little history about the Fresh Fruit we grow, find recipes and serving ideas and of course, up-to-date information about our harvests and when to expect shipments.
Discover delicious culinary ideas for your next Dried Fruit recipes.
http://www.harryanddavid.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/community.d2w/report   (404 words)

  
 Dried Fruit - Buying Leads for Dried Fruit - Buyers, Importers, Wholesalers, Distributors
We want to import almonds in particular and other speciality dry fruits.
fruits such as apple, mango, grape etc etc. We want exporters of these products to
fruits and snacks as following:: Apples Blueberries Cherries
http://importer.alibaba.com/buyeroffers/Dried_Fruit.html   (567 words)

  
 Dehydrator, Dried Fruit, Excalibur Dehydrator, Food Dryer, Fruit Drying
For centuries food has been dried in the sun or open air - a lengthy, messy and difficult process inviting contamination and spoilage.
Dehydrator, Dried Fruit, Excalibur Dehydrator, Food Dryer, Fruit Drying
This professionally produced video shows that drying food is EASY and FUN.
http://www.nutritionlifestyles.com/excalib.htm   (470 words)

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