Jirayu Pae Thongkham. (2023, April), Preserve the value of the fruit for a long time : Gourmet & Cuisine :          273 : 76-77 

        Many times we want to keep delicious fruits for a long time, but fear that they will spoil before we can eat them all. Or let it rot unfortunately But nowadays there are new ways to extend the life of the fruit even longer, one of them Freeze-Dried Fruit or freeze-dried fruit is a method to extend the life of the fruit to last longer without losing the nutrients in it. one

Freeze-Drying (Freeze-Drying) is different from drying. (Dehydration) how?

            The basic principles of these two food preservation processes are Removing water from food to extend shelf life But the difference lies in freeze-drying. This freeze-dried food can remove up to 98% of the water from freezing under vacuum pressure. Drying can remove about 80% of the water from the food when it has less moisture. Therefore, it is not surprising that freeze-dried food can be stored for longer without worrying about mold, bacteria or degradation over time.

What are the advantages of freeze-dried fruits?

            The technique of freeze-drying food removes water. efficiently Fruits are quickly stored and frozen. When fully ripe, all nutrients are retained. Therefore, freeze-dried fruits are valuable. Nutrition retains up to 90% of vitamins, minerals, and is also low in calories. It's also a great source of fiber and antioxidants. It also has a shelf life of up to 30 years, making it a pretty convenient alternative for anyone who's uncomfortable eating fresh fruit or just wants one. Long stored wood or as a snack because it has a crunchy touch and has a sweet taste from fruit as well

Choose to eat freeze-dried fruits that are good for your body.

            Nowadays, there are many kinds of fruits that are popular to make freeze-dried fruits such as blackberries, bananas, raspberries, cherries, peaches, etc. As for Thai fruits, they are also used to make freeze-dried fruits. Freeze-dried fruit too, including durian, mango, jackfruit and rambutan, freeze-dried fruit can be paired with cereal, oatmeal, muffins, cookies and smoothies, but with the water content. of freeze-dried fruit with a small weight Plus the crunchy texture invites you to enjoy chewing. resulting in us being able to eat in quantities greater than fresh fruit This means that we are also consuming a lot of sugar. Therefore, freeze-dried fruits should be eaten in moderation.