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• Dried Fruit is fruit that has been thinly sliced, dipped in lemon juice to prevent discoloration and placed in the sun, oven or a food dehydrator to dry. eHow: How To Dry Fruit With a Dehydrator

• Fast Facts

  1. Popular in Indian and Middle Eastern dishes :The National Dried Fruit Association (UK) Ltd Dried Fruit & Its Uses
  2. AKA: Nature's candy eHow: How To Dry Fruit With a Dehydrator
  3. Keep in airtight containers Food Reference: Dried Fruit
  4. Served as a healthy snack Caring Medical: Don't Let Dried Fruit Dry Up All Your Calories
  5. Oldest method of preserving fruitFood Reference: Dried Fruit

• Health Benefits

  Dried Fruit is reportedly high in fiber and carbohydrates and low in fat. Although high in sugar content, dried fruit should be consumed in moderation, except for banana chips, which have the lowest amount of sugar and are acceptable for higher protein diets. Caring Medical: Don't Let Dried Fruit Dry Up All Your Calories

• Uses

  Dried fruit is often used in baked goods such as breads, cakes, pies and biscuits. They can also be used in puddings, cereal, salad, or eaten at any given time as a snack. :The National Dried Fruit Association (UK) Ltd Dried Fruit & Its Uses

• Nutrition Information

  One ounce of dried fruit contains:

  1. 69 calories CalorieKing: Fruit, Dried: Fruit, Mixed
  2. 0.1 grams fat CalorieKing: Fruit, Dried: Fruit, Mixed
  3. No Cholesterol CalorieKing: Fruit, Dried: Fruit, Mixed

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