Frutas

Dried tropical fruits

Dried tropical fruits
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Ingredient Information

Name

Dried tropical fruits

Category

Frutas

Popularity

2 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Dried tropical fruits are fruits native to warm, tropical regions that have been dehydrated to preserve their flavor, texture, and nutrients for longer. Among the most common are mango, pineapple, papaya, guava, and dried banana, frequently used in baking recipes, salads, healthy snacks, and breakfast mixes.

The drying process concentrates their natural sugars, intensifying their sweetness and providing a chewy and pleasant texture. This ingredient provides quick energy, dietary fiber, vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and essential antioxidants for health.

Regarding their origin, these fruits come mainly from countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa, where the tropical climate favors their cultivation. Their drying can be done in the sun or through controlled industrial processes to preserve their quality.

In Hispanic America, dried tropical fruits are also commonly known as tropical dehydrated fruits, tropical dried fruits, or simply dehydrated fruits, depending on the country and culinary context.

Their versatility and natural sweetness make them an ideal ingredient for adding exotic flavor and texture to desserts, cereals, energy bars, and savory dishes with a sweet touch.

Nutritional Properties

7.5g
fiber
50mg
calcium
14mcg
folate
1.5mg
iron
450mg
potassium
65g
sugars
325
calories
2.5g
protein
10mg
vitamin c
1.2g
total fat
80g
carbohydrates

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