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	Dried fruit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Dried fruit is fruit that has been dried, either naturally or through use of a machine, such as a dehydrator.
		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.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dried_fruit (314 words)

	Dried fruit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Dried fruit is fruit that has been dried, either naturally or through use of a machine, such as a.
		Other fruit that may be dried includes apricots, apples, cranberries, peaches and bananas.
		Commercially prepared dried fruit may contain sulphur dioxide which can trigger asthma in sensitive individuals, though dried fruit without sulphur dioxide is also available, particularly in health stores.
	sunnyvale.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Dried_fruit (262 words)

	The Anniston Star - Dried fruit puts a little sunshine into chilly weather fare
		The fruit pieces are then laid out on trays and dried in the sun or in forced- air dryers so that most of the moisture evaporates, leaving behind the essence of the flavor captured in the now wrinkled and leathery fruit.
		Before refrigeration and freezing, dried fruit was a very valuable commodity, so one of the early goals of the pioneer California orchardists in the late 1800s was to produce dried fruit that could compete on the world market.
		Dried fruit combined with savory ingredients make a sauce in which the fruit is like a secret ingredient — you know something is different, but you’re not sure what.
	www.cleburnenews.com /lifestyle/2004/as-food-0114-0-4a13p5256.htm (1202 words)

	Dried Fruit Information
		Drying fruit is the oldest method of preserving it and is a convenient way to add sugar and fibre to a diet.
		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.
		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.
	www.ripegifts.co.uk /acatalog/driedfruit.html (456 words)

	Rancho Vignola - New Crop Dried Fruit and Nuts - Bringing the Harvest to You (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Reconstituted or dried fruits are excellent in cobblers, breads, pies, puddings, gelatin salads, milk shakes and cooked cereals.
		Fresh or dried, papaya is rich in high potency vitamin C and digestive enzymes, making it the perfect fruit with which to end a meal.
		Dried coconut is produced from the shredded and dried white meat of fresh and mature coconuts.
	www.ranchovignola.com /list_fruit.html (2715 words)

	Dried Fruit: Selection
		Sun drying of food was an easy way to prolong the life of food, but this form of dried food was different from what is available today.
		Dried fruits and vegetables are high in fiber and carbohydrates and low in fat.
		Dried fruits and vegetables are also sometimes available in the bulk foods section.
	www.webmd.com /content/pages/20/105547.htm (554 words)

	FDA/CFSAN Technical Bulletin Number 5: Macroanalytical Procedures Manual
		Dried or drying apricots have been found to be commonly infested with Indianmeal moth [Plodia interpunctella (HØbner)], almond moth [Cadra cautella (Walker)] and Australian spider beetle (Ptinus ocellus Brown).
		Drying or dried fruit may be attacked by the nitidulid beetle [Haptoncus luteolus (Erichson)], navel orangeworm [Amyelois transitella (Walker)], raisin moth [Cadra figulilella (Gregson)], or Indianmeal moth [Plodia interpunctella (HØbner)].
		Mites may be detected by the dusty, sugary, or encrusted appearance of the dried fruit, by the presence of their dirty white, glistening, or dull-appearing bodies and sometimes by the movement of living mites in the sample when a widespread infestation of the sample has occurred.
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	MAKING FRUIT LEATHER
		Dry the fruit leather by using one of the drying methods (at end of document).
		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.
		Drying trays, netting to protect against bugs, and the fruit are the only investment.
	spokane-county.wsu.edu /food/season3.htm (1006 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.
		Dried fruit can be a great source of fiber, but people allergic to sulphites have to be careful about the preservatives that are sometimes used.
		Be especially cautious about dried fruit “chips,” which may contain lots of added fat in the form of oils.
	www.ediets.com /news/article.cfm?article_id=9139&pg=2 (575 words)

	Fruits: How to select, store and serve these healthy foods - MayoClinic.com
		Fruits contain phytochemicals — a group of compounds that may reduce your risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.
		Dried fruits are a concentrated source of dietary fiber, but they're also higher in calories than are fresh fruits.
		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.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/food-and-nutrition/NU00251 (1184 words)

	Bulk California Raisins and Prune Butters and Puree
		California Dried Fruit Company is a member of the Raisin Administrative Committee, and the California Prune Board.
		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.
		Dried fruit butters also represent a new entry into the jam and jelly market.
	www.californiadriedfruit.com (239 words)

	Dried Fruit - Glossary from Hormel Foods
		Some fruits are dried and processed with chemicals to extend their shelf life, such as apricots that have sulfur added in order to reduce oxidation and maintain their bright colored appearance.
		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.
		Dried fruit can also be added to fresh fruit when preparing baked items such as pies and cakes or savory dishes.
	www.hormel.com /kitchen/glossary.asp?id=33257&catitemid= (252 words)

	STLtoday - Life & Style - Cooking (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		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.
	www.stltoday.com /stltoday/lifestyle/stories.nsf/cooking/story/DDADA4ACFB775357862570970002C5EA?OpenDocument (308 words)

	Dried Fruit
		Though the fruit is dried, there is still much goodness to be found within it.
		Dried fruits can offer an excellent contribution those suffering with constipation as their fibre content makes them a gentle laxative and they are also good for relieving anaemia due to their iron content.
		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.
	www.femail.com.au /driedfruits.htm (668 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.
	www.truestarhealth.com /Notes/1768000.html (287 words)

	5 A Day: Fruit and Vegetable of the Month: Dried Fruit \| DNPA \| CDC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Whether dried at home or purchased, dried fruits and vegetables should be kept in an airtight container.
		Dried fruit may be frozen, but this sometimes affects the texture and taste of the food.
		Dried fruit and vegetables are commonly used in bread, desserts, granola, or as a topping.
	www.cdc.gov /nccdphp/dnpa/5aday/month/dried_fruit.htm (1342 words)

	Cook's Thesaurus: Dried Fruit
		Dried fruit is a terrific snack, but cooks also use it in everything from muffins to stews.
		Drying has the obvious advantage of letting us enjoy our favorite fruit when it's out of season, but it also serves to concentrate the fruit's flavor and sugar.
		cranberries, dried Notes: With their flashy color and tangy flavor, dried cranberries are a good alternative to raisins in many recipes.
	www.foodsubs.com /Fruitdry.html (1167 words)

	Sunrise Dried Fruit Co (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Sunrise Dried Fruit Co. is located in the Leelanau Peninsula of Michigan, with the beautiful blue waters of Lake Michigan keeping our shores warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
		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.
	www.sunrisedriedfruit.com (516 words)

	West Coast MCC- Fruit Drying (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Each year millions of tons of fruit produced in the Central Valley of California is thrown away, because it does not meet the packing requirements.
		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.
	www.mcc.org /westcoast/fruit-drying.html (394 words)

	FactsAboutFruit.com - Citrus Fruits \| Fruit Trees \| Dried Fruit \| Fruit Baskets
		Botanically, fruit is identified as the ripened ovary of a flowering plant.
		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.
		Fruits are the ultimate stimulating factor for your brain.
	www.factsaboutfruit.com (363 words)

	Organic Dried Fruit Home Delivery Overnight Nationwide, Organic Nuts, from Diamond Organics, Organic Food, Organic Fruit
		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.
		Turkish dried apricots are continuously watered down as they dry - this yields a very moist product but lacks the intense apricot flavor of our artisan apricots.
		Prune juice is a water extract of dried prunes.
	www.diamondorganics.com /ShowView/pages/Dried_Fruit (511 words)

	Dried Fruit, Preserved Fruit, Nuts, Seeds - Cal Yee Farms Online Store
		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.
		Dried fruit are perfect for down-to-earth, chilly weather dishes.
	www.calyee.com (165 words)

	Dried fruit lesson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Preserving seasonal foods by drying is still useful and convenient, and it has the added advantage of conserving storage space.
		When the fruit is not sticky any more, it has lost most of its water (80-90%).
		Reconstitute with soaking in water to use in fruit salads or compotes.
	www.sdfarmbureau.org /fuyu/dried_fruit.html (238 words)

	Fruit From Washington - How to Make Dried Fruit Snacks
		Usually drying is a method of dealing with an over abundance of ripe fruit but it can also be a fun project in small quantities.
		Dry fruit at 135° F. When fruit is pliable and there is no sign of moisture it can be stored in air tight bags or jars.
		Dry at 135° F until leathery and there is no moisture present.
	www.fruitfromwashington.com /Recipes/drying_fruit.htm (1010 words)

	Dried Fruit Atwater Foods - Dried Fruit Cherries - Dried Fruit - Apples, Bluberries, Cranberries Atwater Foods
		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.
		We select only the best available fruit for our premium quality dried fruit from farms located in the Great Lakes and New England regions.
		dried unsulphured apples, dried sculptured apples, and dried organic apples.
	www.atwaterfoods.com (134 words)

	Dole 5 A Day - We make 5 A Day fun!
		The drying process for raisins is described by Ray Raisin in the Adventure Theater on the 5 A Day Adventures CD-ROM.
		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.
	www.dole5aday.com /Teachers/ClassroomResources/Materials/LessonPlans/T_DriedFruit.jsp (485 words)

	Dried Fruit
		You are now arriving at a dried fruits world,a world full of refined fruits and charming flavour!!
		Our plant is located in the beautiful and rich seashore which is bathed throughout the entire year in the ample sunshine and mild weather of the north China.
		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.
	www.driedfruits.com.cn (188 words)

	Just Tomatoes, etc: Dried Fruits
		Just Cranberries—; Their tartness brings complementary flavor to savory fruit sauces and baked goods.
		Fruit Gift Stix— Fun way to eat and perfect for gifts and gift baskets.
		Recipes section for some great ideas, and don't be afraid to substitute fruits for each other – or mix and match them for added fun.
	www.justtomatoes.com /html/1fruits.html (295 words)

	NBC 17 - Recipes - Dried Fruit Compote With Chevre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		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.
		No need to follow the dried fruit quantities or choices exactly; use about 1 ½ cups total fruit, taking into account that a colorful variety will make the most stunning presentation.
		When the fruit has softened, stir in the green onions and the lemon juice mixture.
	www.nbc17.com /food/2671899/detail.html (353 words)

	Dried fruit
		Dried fruit is from the Cook'n with Bread Machines collection.
		Dried fruits have a more concentrated sweetness and flavor.
		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.
	www.dvo.com /recipe_pages/breadmachine/Dried_fruit.html (256 words)

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