May 4th, 2010

value of dried fruit

value of dried fruit

Few Tips In Baking A Christmas Fruit Cake

Generally, fruit cakes are labeled as typical Christmas dish, but always remember that fruit cakes have century's old tradition behind it. Did you know that back in the 13th century, dried fruit started to arrive in England from Portugal and the east Mediterranean? During the later half of 1700s, English people gave fruit cake slices to women who sing Christmas carols. Fruit cakes were commonly used in celebrations from the turn of the 18th century. It became a tradition in England for single wedding guests to put a slice of dark fruitcake under their pillow every night so they could dream of the person they will marry one day. The oldest fruit cake company in the United States, is the Collin Street Bakery, in Corsicana, Texas. It was set up in the year 1896.

The fruit cake has enticed people all over the globe for centuries. As soon as you take a lip smacking bite, you will experience a taste of culture and valued traditions over the years. The fruit cake which I would like to offer you is loaded with fruits and nuts in proportion to the batter. The kind of fruit cake that I bake will make you savor the rich French cherries, the almonds, the California nuts, the pineapples, orange peels and lemon added with a dab of brandy. In this article, I won't be discussing how the fruit cake is made since it's a common recipe that almost everyone bakes during Christmas, instead, I will be citing important points and techniques that you could use to make the fruit cake more enticing.

For people who would want to go for a stronger aroma and sharper flavor, then you can make a darker version of the fruit cake. A dark fruit cake mostly contains prunes, dates, cherries, walnuts, brown sugar and molasses.

However, if you prefer the subtle taste, then you can also make a light fruit cake. Unlike dark fruitcake, the light one mostly contains granulated sugar, golden raisins, pineapples, apricots and the light corn syrup.
When you go for a trekking and camping, make sure to put a lot of fruit cakes in your backpack. Your friends will surely love you for this simple delight. The best thing about fruit cakes is that it they last for months and still maintains its essential flavor.

Always remember that in preparing a fruit cake, it is important to take your time to make it perfect. Thus, patience is the key. It is important to prepare the nuts and fruits that you will be using and soak it with liquor or brandy over them. Keep the mixture well covered for about two or three days. Though some recipe would only require an overnight marinate of nuts and fruits, I strongly recommend soaking for a day or tow to infuse the flavor of brandy in the fruits and nuts. After 2 to 3 days, you may start preparing the batter and bake them. Just remember that the fruit cake should be baked on a low temperature. Covering the pan with waxed paper will keep the sides of the cake from burning.

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Mariani Sun Ripened Mixed Fruit No Sugar Added Dried Fruit 36 Ounce Value Bag
Mariani Sun Ripened Mixed Fruit No Sugar Added Dried Fruit 36 Ounce Value Bag
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Mariani sun ripened mixed fruit no sugar added dried fruit 36 ounce value bag has savory plums, sweet pears, distinctive peaches, tender apricots, and tasty apples - it's the perfect bounty of dried fruits. We've taken the best of all the orchard fruits to create a tantalizing blend that satisfies the most discerning palates. Our Mixed Fruit is a good source of the antioxidant vitamin A and dietary fiber.

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  • Mariani Sun Ripened Mixed Fruit No Sugar Added Dried Fruit 36 Ounce Value Bag
  • Includes dried mediterranean apricots, california apricots, apple rings, premium elberta peaches, pitted dried plums, and bartllett pears
  • Kosher with the "circle U" symbol
Kirkland SIgnature Wholesome Fruit and Nuts Value Bag 30 Ounces
Kirkland SIgnature Wholesome Fruit and Nuts Value Bag 30 Ounces
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Kirkland Signature Wholesome Fruit & Nuts Dried Cranberries. Dried Cherries. Almonds. Walnuts. Dry-Roasted Pistachios. Kirkland Signature Wholesome Fruit & Nuts are sure to please with their good taste and good-for-you qualities. To combine this fabulous mix, we chose dried cranberries, which promote cardiovascular health, and coupled them with dried tart cherries, which are naturally high in antioxidants. Then we add the nuts. We start off with a generous amount of almonds - a good source of vitamin E, fiber and protein. Next, we add raw walnuts which are high in Omega 3s, and then we blend in dry-roasted pistachio kernels, which not only taste good they also contain fiber and vitamin B6. Together, this blend of fruit and nuts offers a healthy snack anyone can enjoy and benefit from any time of the day. Every Kirkland Signature product is guaranteed to meet or exceed the quality standards of the leading national brands. Allergy Information: Packed on equipment that also packages products that contain other tree nuts, milk, soy, wheat and egg.

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  • Dried cranberries, Dried cherries
  • Almonds, Walnuts, and dry roasted pistachios
  • Kosher with the "Circle U" Symbol
Nesco American Harvest FD-1010  Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator
Nesco American Harvest FD-1010 Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator
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FD-1010 -4 trays included -Expands up to 30 trays with Add-A-Tray accessories (sold separately) -1 sq. ft. per tray -1000 watts of drying power -Adjustable temperature control -Patented Converga-Flow drying system -No flavor mixing and no need to rotate trays -Dries in Hours: Fruit rolls 3-6 hours, Beef Jerky 4 hours, Apples 4-6 hours, Bananas 5-8 hours, Pineapple 4-6 hours -Opaque Vita-Save Exterior blocks harmful light -1 sq. ft. per tray -Additional add a tray for this unit would be model TR-2 -Includes 52-page recipe & instruction book -Includes 1 solid sheet, 1 mesh sheet & 1 packet of jerky spice A ''Top of the Line'' unit! More powerful and larger than any other. Expands to a giant 30 trays so you can dry large quantities all at once! 1000 watts of drying power means you can dry faster. Patented Converga-Flow fan forces heated air up the exterior pressurized chamber, then horizontally across each individual tray, converging in the center, for fast, even and nutritious drying. No flavor mixing and no need for tray rotation. A quiet, 2,400-RPM motor and specially designed 4-1/2 inch fan mean faster, more nutritious drying.

Drying apple slices in just three hours and beef jerky in four, this 1000-watt dehydrator is exceptionally fast, using a big, 4-1/2-inch fan to force air up through the drying trays' outer rings and across each tray. A thermostat adjusts from 95 degrees to 155 degrees for drying different items. Each of the four plastic trays is 13-3/4 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch deep—that's four square feet for drying fruits, vegetables, herbs, or flowers at one time. Additional trays can be ordered separately, and up to 30 trays can be stacked on this unit's metal base at once. A fruit-roll sheet inserts into a tray so that applesauce or other fruit sauces can be dried into healthful snacks, and soups and sauces can be dehydrated for camping trips. Beef-jerky spices and a detailed 64-page recipe and instruction booklet are included. The dehydrator measures 15-1/2 inches in diameter and 10 inches high, cleans easily, and carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

Features

  • 1000 watts of power dries foods, flowers in hours, not days
  • Use for fruits, vegetables, herbs, jerky, granola--for camping, hiking
  • Four trays included; expandable to 30 trays; 64-page recipe book included
  • Patented system pressurizes heated air up through and across each tray
  • Thermostat adjusts from 95 degrees up to 155 degrees
Fruit Juice Extreem TM HIGH POTENCY 60 Capsules Amazon ACAI Berry, Blueberry, Goji Berry, Mangosteen, Hawaiin Noni, Black Cherry, Resveratrol, and more
Fruit Juice Extreem TM HIGH POTENCY 60 Capsules Amazon ACAI Berry, Blueberry, Goji Berry, Mangosteen, Hawaiin Noni, Black Cherry, Resveratrol, and more
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Amazon ACAI Berry, Hawaiin Noni, Blueberry, Black Cherry, Mangosteen, Gogi Berry, Resveratrol, Pomegranate, Raspberry and more.Fruit Juice Extreem is formulated to be very rich in antioxidants and vitamins to help fight free radicals that are believed to cause several types of cancer. Fruit Juice Extreem also helps provide greater energy and nutrients. It anitoxidant qualites help build up the body's immune system to fight free radicals and other health threats to the body.Other Benefits from Fruit Juice Extreem TM are stronger mental focus and increased energy.Fruit Juice Extreems, by its harvesting methods and processing helps ensure a higher potenty product that is typically superior to many other products offered. This is a high concentration antixoxidants that help free radicals, . Acai supplies greater energy/staminaDetox and Cleans your body with AcaiHigh quality Acai like that in Fruit Juice Extreem comes with natural vitamins.When you purchase Fruit Juice Extreem TM, you get a lot for your money.Product name is trademark protected, resale is strictly prohibited

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  • High Potency 1440 mg. per daily serving
  • Super Antioxidant formula 60 Capsules, 1 month, 2 caps per serving
  • Amazon ACAI, Blueberry, Goji, Hawaiin Noni, Mangosteen, Black Cherry, and more
  • Fresh and Factory Sealed
  • Made from Pure Fruit
Phillippine Brand Naturally Delicious Dried Mangoes Tree Ripened Value Bag 30 Ounces Dried Mango
Phillippine Brand Naturally Delicious Dried Mangoes Tree Ripened Value Bag 30 Ounces Dried Mango
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Royal Brand Naturally Delicious Dried Mangoes from the Philipines are without a doubt the best tasting Dried Mangos in the world! Delicious, high in Vitamin C and naturally a fat free food, Philippine Dried Mangoes are a healthy alternative for an all day snack. For centuries the region of Cebu's warm sultry climate and fertile soil has been ideal for propagation the most delicious mango variety. This original brand mango has a non-acidic sweet and delightful texture that is unmatched by any other dried fruit product.

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  • Each bag has 30 ounces of delicious dried mangoes
  • Great taste, fat free, sweet and moist, high in vitamin C
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100% Organic ACAI Pure Freeze Dried Fruit Berry, 2 Bottles (120 Capsules Ea Bottle)
100% Organic ACAI Pure Freeze Dried Fruit Berry, 2 Bottles (120 Capsules Ea Bottle)
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EarthFruits Freeze Dried Acai powder tests out at an ORAC value of 50,000 per 100 grams. This is over 50 times higher than most of their competition.Perfect for your body... Studies have shown that this little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world! Acai (ah-sigh-ee) is the high-energy berry of a special Amazon palm tree known by the Brazilians as "the tree of life.". Acai contains a remarkable concentration of antioxidants that help combat premature aging. A synergy of monounsaturated (healthy) fats and dietary fiber which helps promote cardivascular and digestive health.Perfect for the planet... Made exclusively from sustainable, fairly traded, certified organic Acai. Your purchase helps efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest and the indigenous people of the Amazon.

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  • 500mg of 100% EarthFruits Freeze Dried Açai Berry
  • ORAC value of 50,000 per 100 grams
  • Sustainable, fairly traded, certified organic Acai
  • Protect the Amazon rainforest and indigenous people
Traverse Bay Dried Cherries, 4-Pound Box
Traverse Bay Dried Cherries, 4-Pound Box
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Orchard grown cherries are picked and dried to retain their natural colors and flavors. Traverse Bay Fruit Co. premium dried cherries contains no preservatives or sulfites. Try dried and let you taste buds go wild! Add dried fruit to savory salads or pastas; Glamorize granola and trail mixes; Mix dried fruit into hot and cold cereal; Fold into cookie dough, muffins and scones; Add texture to salsas and chutneys; Add to yeast bread, pretzel or bagel dough; Stir into stuffing or rice blends; Sprinkle on lettuce and fruit salads; Top ice cream or frozen yogurt; Spoon into fruit fillings for pastries or pies.

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  • One 4-pound box
  • Tart dried red cherries sweetened with sugar; touch of sunflower oil added to prevent clumping
  • No preservatives or sulfites; kosher; store in refrigerator, freezer, or cool, dry area
  • Eat as snack or add to granola, trail mix, baked goods, salsa, stuffing, fruit salad, ice-cream
  • Dried and packed in Traverse City, MI
Traverse Bay Dried Cranberries, 4-Pound Box
Traverse Bay Dried Cranberries, 4-Pound Box
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Dried cranberries appeal to today's health, nutrition and quality conscious consumer. They are naturally fat free and contain no preservatives or sulfites. Baked goods get a boost with dried cranberries; Great in holiday recipes; Add fruit flavor to granola or trail mix; Delicious in stuffing and rice blends; Wonderful as an anytime snack; A delightful addition to fruit or lettuce salads and pastas.

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  • One 4-pound box
  • Dried cranberries sweetened with sugar; touch of sunflower oil added to prevent clumping
  • No preservatives or sulfites; kosher; store in refrigerator, freezer, or cool, dry area
  • Eat as snack or add to granola, trail mix, baked goods, salsa, stuffing, fruit salad, ice-cream
  • Dried and packed in Traverse City, MI
Cranberries, Sweetened, 10 oz ( Value Bulk Multi-pack)
Cranberries, Sweetened, 10 oz ( Value Bulk Multi-pack)
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96 units of Cranberries, Sweetened, 10 oz.

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  • MULTI VALUE PACK! You are buying 96 units of Cranberries, Sweetened, 10 oz
  • Quantity: BULK PACK OF 96 UNITS Description: CRANBERRIES,SWEETENED
  • Attributes: Kosher, (Please check the manufacturer's details for contents as we are unable to guarantee ingredient details and they may change without notice).
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