Dried Fruit and Vegetables

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I made a discovery at Whole Foods this weekend. There's a company called Just Tomatoes that sells tubs of dried fruit and vegetables, many of them organic. I've never been a fan of dried fruit but their products are strangely delicious. As I'm writing this, I'm munching on Just Pineapple. So what's the difference between their products and traditional dried items. Here is what one of the owners had to say in an interview:

“We dry our fruits and vegetables at low temperatures to preserve their color, flavor and nutrients. Our motto is ‘We don’t fool with Mother Nature.’ Eating our products is the next best thing to eating out of your own garden. We don’t add salt, sulfur, fat, sweeteners or preservatives.” (From Light & Tasty magazine)

That's good news for raw foodists who can't eat foods heated over a certain temperature. It's also good news for those who find it hard to get enough servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Kids would love the pineapple pieces as a snack. The products can also be used in baked goods and other recipes.

In addition, dried fruit and vegetables are a good thing to keep on hand in case of emergency. I'm going to toss a few containers into my earthquake survival kit.

In addition to the Just Pineapple, I also purchased the Just Roasted Garlic and will be trying it in a few dishes. Since I've already made it clear how much I love roasted garlic, I have no doubt I'll love the dried version, too.

Note: Many people dehydrate their own fruits and vegetables with a dehydrator, but I'm just too lazy to do that. Besides, I'm too busy making ice cream!

Posted by Tracy on August 6, 2005 7:22 PM | DIGG | del.icio.us | furl