Dried fruit is fruit from which the majority of the original water content has been removed either naturally, through sun drying, or the use of specialized dryers or dehydrators. Dried fruit has a long tradition of use dating back to the fourth millennium BC in Mesopotamia, and is prized because of its sweet taste, nutritive […]
Did you know there are more than 30 different varieties of almonds? Besides finding them in bags of trail mix, consumers can enjoy this healthy snack baked into marzipan confections, French pastries, and all types of cookies, cakes, and candies. Crushed almonds can also be incorporated into pestos, glazes, and crunchy coatings for meats. Getting […]