Dried pineapple: fresh vs dried
Welcome back to our blog! In other posts, we have talked about the great benefits that dehydrated fruits bring to our body, as well as the drying process we have in instantia. However, some people have had doubts about what are the main differences between dried fruits and fresh fruits. For this reason, in this post, we want to share with you some differences that have consumed dried pineapple and fresh pineapple. We will start by saying some of the main differences as well as mention some of the most common myths regarding fruits like dried pineapple.
In recent years dehydrated fruits have increased their popularity, because they have a lot of benefits, for their practicality as well as the ease of consuming fruits that you cannot find in your region.
The pineapple is a fruit that in other years was considered a luxury because it was very difficult to get and very exotic, it was even called the “queen of fruits” for its incredible flavor. Currently, this tropical fruit is well known; however, it cannot be grown in cold places. Normally, we will find them in regions with a tropical climate.
Depending on the place where we live we could find it fresh at low or very high prices. In regions where it is not very common to find it, prices will be high due to the logistical costs that are required for the fruit to arrive quickly to that place and can be on the shelf when it is still fresh. On the other hand, dried pineapple can be an excellent purchase option; it is more economical and has a longer life. This is because the fruit is dehydrated at the time there is more supply of pineapples, so we can lower prices, plus there is no concern that it will no longer serve, you do not need to keep the chain cold since these fruits can be at room temperature without rotting and the best thing is that you can find it at any season of the year and enjoy all its benefits.
Also, the dried fruits, have a longer lifetime so when buying them you should not consume them in that week before they rot, this means that you can easily consume them whenever you want, even one year after your purchase.
Practicality is another reason why people choose dehydrated fruits. Imagine that to take a healthy snack to school or work, you must split the fruit, place it in a Tupper and carry it in your bag. However, due to the weather or time, it may be that when you want to consume it its flavor has changed, is hot and even that it has been scattered in your belongings staining everything with a pineapple liquid that will make all your belongings sticky. On the other hand, when you buy dried pineapple, simply put some pieces in a bag, or in a very small Tupperware and that’s how easy it is for you to be sure that it will not stain your things, it will not be bulky and you will be able to consume it at any time of the day without changing its flavor. Even if that day something came up and you could not eat it, you can save it for the next day and its flavor will remain the same.
The main difference between fresh and dry fruit is the percentage of water they have. The pineapple is approximately 80% water, so when removing the water, its size will be considerably reduced. It is precisely for this reason that microorganisms do not grow and decreases the size making it more practical. Also, by eliminating water, vitamins, minerals, and fiber are concentrated in the fruit so that with less you can be satisfied. That is, a quarter of a cup of dried pineapple corresponds to a cup of fresh pineapple, so you should take care of the portions to avoid consuming more calories than we need.
Pineapple contains fiber, calcium, iron, iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamins B1, B2, B6, folic acid, various amino acids such as alanine, arginine, phenylalanine, glycine, lysine, proline, among others. All vitamins and minerals are kept in the dehydrated version and keep bromelain which is one of the most known properties of pineapple that brings many benefits to our health, has anti-inflammatory properties as well as fiber that helps intestinal health. It is important to mention that the only vitamins that are reduced are the water-soluble vitamins, such as vitamin C.
The flavor of the fresh pineapple is less sweet than the dehydrated one; this is because when reducing the size the nutrients and fructose are concentrated in a smaller size, making the fruit have a sweeter flavor. However, consider that this does not mean that it has added sugar. Sometimes, there is the idea that all dehydrated fruits have added sugar but it is not, so it is important to check that the fruits are not crystallized (they are those that contain syrup or more sugars to preserve them), and that they are organic, This will assure us that the fruits were simply dehydrated without adding sugars, flavorings, or any other additive.
The pineapple is very versatile and can be consumed in a large number of dishes such as salads, dressings, jellies, desserts, but by consuming it dry, people from all over the world can enjoy its flavor and benefits all year round. In Instantia we specialize in the production and distribution of food products of the highest quality, including dehydrated pineapple. If you want to request detailed information about our mixing, bagging and packaging services, please contact us, we will gladly assist you and we will solve all your doubts.
