Organic dried pineapple: Differences of dried and crystallized fruits

Welcome to Instantia! We are an internationally recognized company dedicated to the production of organic dried fruits. Among our best-known products are the organic dried pineapple, banana, apple, coconut, mango, strawberry powder, and apple powder and apple fiber.
Normally there are many doubts about the difference between dried and crystallized fruits, and on many occasions, people think they are the same, but they are not.

Crystallized and dried fruits have existed for centuries, and both have evolved in their production form to increase the quality of the products. The cultural exchange in the world is responsible for their spread throughout the world.

What is the production process?

Crystallized and dried fruits have different production processes. The general process of crystallized fruits begins by washing and disinfecting the fruits, removing the pulp, and then let them rest for 24 hours in water at room temperature. The next day, water is heated with sugar or syrup, glucose until it boils and left the fruits and water to rest, then, repeat this step, the fruits must be boiled with sugar or syrup and then left to rest in a rack at least two days to harden.

The process can vary depending on the size and type of fruit because you can confit the whole fruit or pieces. And some producers after they rest, they glaze or frost the fruit with more sugar.

As you can see with this type of procedure, the fruits absorb a large amount of sugar, when they lose their pulp, they lose their properties and when they boil they also lose other vitamins and minerals. It is for this reason that the idea that they are not so healthy is true. However, the process of dehydrated fruits is very different.

At Instantia, we take care of the quality of our products that is why we select the highest quality fruit from the best Mexican fields and carefully process them using high temperatures to maintain the original properties of each fruit. This process also begins by washing and disinfecting the fruit, then cutting it into smaller pieces and placing it in an oven where we control the temperature so that the fruit does not lose its properties. When the drying is finished, the fruit is ready. Nothing more is added, it is simply the fruit without water and it is for this reason that it reduces its size, the flavor is sweeter than that of the fresh ones because when reducing the size the fructose that contains the fruit intensifies in a smaller size (because they lost water).

How long do they last?

The crystallized fruit can last from three months to a year depending on the form of production; it is also a way to be able to consume fruits in any season of the year and in any place. The difference is that this fruit lasts longer because the fruit is saturated with sugar and this avoid the growth of microorganisms that cause the fruit to rot. On the other hand, the dehydrated fruit, such as the organic dried pineapple, can last at least a year and this is due to the fact that the water in the fruit has been eliminated and since it does not contain water, the growth of the microorganisms that cause the fruit to rot is impeded.

How to use them?

Crystallized fruits are normally used for the preparation of sweets and desserts such as Christmas or Thanksgiving because of their sweet taste and are ideal to accompany some of the traditional pastries. The advantage of dehydrated fruits like dried pineapple is that they are very versatile and can be used in a large number of dishes. They can be added to salads, sauces, desserts, smoothies; they can even be eaten alone as a snack. It is like having a fresh fruit, but with the benefit that they last longer and it is easier to transport, you can also enjoy this fruit regardless of the season or region where you live.

We are committed to the health of our clients, and we want to share our culture with the world, creating healthy and delicious products. That is why all our products are 100% natural we never use additives, sugar or preservatives on any of them. So you will have the security that you are consuming organic food, completely natural, with the nutrients that you need to focus on health helping you to fulfill your daily activities. In addition, our company is committed to fair trade and sustainability.

What makes organic dried fruits are that they do not contain added sugar, they do not have harmful fats for health, which makes them perfect for a healthy snack or include them in our daily meals. Eating dehydrated fruit is associated with low weight due to the great contribution of nutrients they have.

Instantia is a global leader in the health food industry; we offer the highest quality products to meet European, Asian and American standards. To achieve this, we are constantly working to provide the best quality products that are the best alternative for our customers, working every day of the year to be the best in the industry.

We invite you to browse our page, know all our products and if you have doubts about the benefits, nutrients of dehydrated fruits such as organic dried pineapple or about the presentation of our products and delivery times please contact us. We will be very happy to help you.