Dried fruits without sugar

Why are buah dried fruits so healthy?

With buah you benefit from all the positive properties that fruit brings to a balanced diet. In addition to the intense, fruity aroma of pure berries and fruits, our freeze-dried mangoes , raspberries , pineapples , etc. contain all the vitamins and minerals. Our dried fruits are the ideal companion if you are looking for a healthy, tasty and completely natural energy kick without added sugar that still satisfies your craving for sweets. Simply put, with a delivery from buah you get long-lasting fruit that contains all the benefits of fresh items in a concentrated form.

Sweet & healthy: no loss of vitamins & minerals

Freeze-dried fruit is berries and fruits from which all water has been removed after harvest. Since the gentle freeze-drying process leaves all other ingredients in the fresh products untouched, the dried fruits also contain vitamins and minerals. Buah dried fruit is a healthy snack that satisfies your craving for sweets thanks to the fructose alone!

While ripe, fruity-sweet strawberries and raspberries can cover your daily intake of vitamin C and vitamin B, our dried coconut chips are a perfect source of magnesium and calcium. With its tropical taste, freeze-dried pineapple contributes to a balanced iron and iodine intake, while the biotin from sweet-tart mango can support your metabolism.

There are no dried fruits without sugar!

Here we have to differentiate between artificial sugar and sugar substitutes vs. natural fructose, which is generally naturally contained in fresh fruit.

As already mentioned, our freeze-dried fruits contain everything that can be found in fresh fruit - apart from water. The natural fructose in fruits and berries cannot be eliminated during drying, which makes our products not “sugar-free”, but completely natural and, above all, particularly delicious.

It is important to us at buah to sell healthy and versatile products that contribute to a balanced diet. We can therefore assure you that we completely avoid any artificial added sugar in our dried fruits and fruit mixtures . At buah, the pleasant and natural sweetness that pampers your taste buds comes solely from the ripe fruits themselves.

100% dried fruits without artificial ingredients & industrial sugar

The fact that we rely on pure nature for our dried fruits is of course not just the case when we avoid industrial sugar. The gentle drying process preserves berries and fruits in a completely natural way - so you can enjoy the fruit of your choice for at least 2-3 months without consuming artificial preservatives or additives. The natural fructose alone ensures that you can enjoy delicious fruit all year round and in every season.

At the same time, not only is the content and taste of our fruits completely natural; The shape and colors are also retained through the gentle drying and sometimes become even more intense; This way you get food that couldn't be more similar to its original form.

Freeze drying preserves natural fructose & vitamins

In order to preserve 100% taste, sweetness, all vitamins and the intense colors of whole fruits and berries, our fruit is freeze-dried. This involves freezing ripe, freshly harvested and organically grown fruits - as you may already know, freezing food preserves most of its minerals and vitamins.

Gentle processes are also used during the subsequent drying process in order to preserve all the benefits of these tasty vitamin bombs. A vacuum is used to remove all the water from the fruit, which has turned into ice due to previous freezing.

Difference in sugar content between dried fruits and fresh fruits

Since the fresh fruit loses a lot of weight due to the removal of water, a portion of our buah dried fruits is obtained from 5 to 10 times the original weight of fresh fruit. This also means that the sugar content of 100 grams of dried fruit is greater than 100 grams of fresh fruits and berries; This information is particularly important for diabetics in order to use our product as an advantageous alternative to sweets and to refine desserts.

Despite its purely natural origin, the high fructose content is also the reason for the medium Nutri Score that some of our products have. However, you should not forget that the vitamins and valuable nutrients in the sweet fruits are significantly more concentrated than is the case with the same weight of fresh fruit.

How much sugar is in fruits & berries?

You have already learned that fruit is not naturally low in sugar. Depending on their weight, dried fruits in particular contain “more” sugar than fresh fruit. Nevertheless, dried fruit is ideal as an alternative to sweets and as long as the portions are moderate, you don't have to worry about gaining weight from dried fruit.

In addition to the right amount, you can also pay attention to a lower sugar content when choosing the type of fruit. For a better overview, we would like to compare the fructose content of fresh and freeze-dried fruits below.

The fact that some types of dried fruit contain more or less fructose compared to fresh fruit with the same sugar content is partly due to the fact that the exact fructose content of fresh fruit varies greatly and e.g. B. has to do with the variety and ripeness of the fruit.

On the other hand, not all fruits can have the same amount of water removed during drying; Mangoes, for example, contain more water than bananas. The dried fruit also contains more sugar per 100 g than the same weight of dried banana , even though the fresh banana has a higher sugar content compared to the fresh mango!

Dose freeze-dried fruit and berries correctly

Like most products, dried fruits must be dosed correctly in order to integrate them into your diet as a healthy addition. Since fruit in general - but especially dried fruits - naturally contain a lot of fructose, they should not be consumed as a main meal or as the main component of a meal.

Remember that 100 grams of dried fruit is made from around 500 to 1,000 grams of fresh fruit and therefore contains the same amount of vitamins and minerals - but also the same amount of natural sugar. In order to be able to use buah dried fruits in recipes, you should stick to the number of berries and fruits and not the specified weight of fresh fruit. So the ratio of sugar and calories remains the same.

What can dried fruits be used for?

Dried fruit is versatile and can be eaten in the same way as fresh fruit. Our dried fruits are particularly popular as an ingredient in home-mixed muesli; Oat or whole grain flakes, nuts and freeze-dried fruits of your choice ensure a perfect start to the day and keep you full for a long time.

Due to the high fructose content, you can use buah dried fruits as a substitute for muesli with added sugar; A handful of dried raspberries or banana chips gives muesli, quark dishes, yoghurts etc. a pleasant sweetness and a fruity aroma. Choose between a wide variety of pure dried fruits or opt for one of our tasty fruit mixtures to add a little more variety to your breakfast.

In addition to being an integral part of your morning muesli, our dried fruit is also the perfect snack for in between meals. This way you can satisfy your craving for sweets and choose an alternative to unhealthy chocolate or fruit gums that contain large amounts of processed sugar. All our items are checked for first-class organic quality before delivery. They contain no artificially added ingredients, which makes them the ideal candy alternative for your kids.