Dried fruits are hailed by many as a quick and healthy bite for this "on-the-go" world. But hidden sugars and high prices are less than ideal. So we tried our hand at making healthy dried fruits at ...

Freeze-drying fruit retains almost all of its nutritional value and can help keep ingredient lists clean, according to a study funded by ingredient supplier Chaucer. The study was jointly conducted by ...

Dried Fruit Dried fruits are those from which most of the water content is removed. Raisins, dates, prunes, figs, apricots, peaches, apples and pears are conventional dry fruits that are either ...

FRANKFORT -- Three decades ago, cherry grower Don Nugent had an idea for the glut of fruit that hit international markets whenever Michigan's growing season was just right. "I thought, 'Why not make a ...

Dry fruits are often seen as wholesome, nutrient-packed snacks loaded with fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants. However, for people managing diabetes, they can be surprisingly tricky. The drying process ...