Dried fruit– tag –

Mandarins are plentiful in winter. If you have some left over that you can't finish, turning them into dried mandarin is a great option. Drying concentrates the sweetness, and if you make them whole with the peel, the cross-section is as beautiful as a flower, adding a lovely touch to tea or yogurt. They turn out plenty sweet even without added sugar...

Shikuwasa is a citrus that represents Okinawa. With its sharp acidity, gently bitter peel, and refreshing aroma, it has many uses beyond simply squeezing it over food, extending to drinks, seasonings, and as an accent in cooking. That said, quite a few people find themselves unsure, wondering "the juice ends up left over" or "how do I use the peel?"...

Dried persimmon is a seasonal tradition from autumn into winter. The way astringent persimmons are reborn sweet through sun and wind can be recreated at home. Still, failures like "mold appeared" or "it didn't turn out sweet" are common, and mastering a few tips is what separates success from failure. In this article, we cover dried persimmon...

Dried mango is popular for its rich sweetness and tropical aroma. It's delicious on its own, but knowing different ways to eat it—rehydrating it in yogurt or mixing it into sweets and drinks—greatly expands the enjoyment. On the other hand, some find it "too sweet" or "too hard," which comes down to choosing the right type...

Kiwi is prized for its vivid green and sweet-tart flavor. Drying it mellows the tartness and concentrates the sweetness, making a snack distinctly different from the fresh fruit. The tiny popping texture of the seeds remains too, making it a perfect accent for granola or yogurt. In this article, we cover...

Bananas are too ripe to finish, or you want additive-free fruit for your child's snack—that's when dried banana comes in handy. The appeal of the homemade version is that you can concentrate the sweetness of ripe bananas as-is, without sugar or oil. Still, some run into issues like "it's sticky and not fully dried" or "it turned brown"...

"Yuri," a student group at Tottori University, spent two years commercializing cookies made from pear leaves. Focusing on abandoned pear orchards that no longer bear fruit, they make use of pesticide-free leaves—we introduce this initiative from Tottori, the home of pears.

Product Overview of Dried Persimmon Dried persimmon is a commercial dried fruit made by cutting domestically grown sweet persimmons into slices or dice and drying them. Unlike hoshigaki (koro-gaki) finished by hanging under the eaves, thin-slicing and removing the moisture gives the persimmon's own gentle sweetness and a soft yet somewhat chewy texture...

Dried green lemon is a commercial ingredient made by cutting domestically grown lemons—harvested while still green, before ripening yellow—into rounds and slices as raw material. Its aroma is more pronounced than yellow lemon, with a clean, refreshing acidity, and by low...it makes the most of the thin peel and low bitterness that make it easy to use whole with the peel...

Dried fruit prices vary greatly by where you buy, volume, item, and growing region. From a 30g supermarket pack to a large 500g volume at an online mall to domestically grown dried fruit from a specialty D2C brand, the unit price can differ several times over even for the same item. This article covers the pricing when buying dried fruit...

When choosing a commercial dried fruit supplier, judging by price alone often leads to regret over "sugar content, additive-free status, lot size, and lead time." Because the optimal drying method for dried fruit changes greatly with the sugar content (Brix value) of the fresh fruit used as raw material, whether the supplier understands the fruit's sugar content...

Commercial fruit powder is a commercial raw material made by powdering fruit, used across a wide range—confectionery, beverages, smoothies, dairy products, snacks, and health foods. Unlike fresh fruit, it can be stored at room temperature, and because it can be added little by little with color, aroma, and nutrition concentrated, it's used from the prototyping stage of product development through mass production...

We have received "dried pineapple" and "dried shikuwasa" as new dried fruit. Two kinds of dried fruit that concentrate the refreshing flavor of tropical Okinawa as-is join the lineup anew. Concentrating the appeal of tropical fruit | Dried pineap...

In the Brain March issue's "Editor's Check," the packaging of the dried-pear brand "Letters from a Pear" was introduced. An interview article with the designer, Mr. Kuroyanagi, is also featured. Brain, March 2024 issue Amazon page. Letters from a Pear official website.

Agriture Inc. (head office: Kyoto City, Kyoto), a Kyoto-born agricultural venture with the mission "Create the future of agriculture," has begun advance sales of the Nijisseiki pear dried fruit "Letters from a Pear" on Makuake. https://www.makuake.com/project/agriture/

Dried fruit, sometimes imagined as a healthy light snack, is characterized by being eatable anytime and providing easy nutrition, thanks to drying fresh fruit to raise its shelf life. Such dried fruit has long been beloved worldwide, used as emergency rations and portable food...

Dried fruit, as a food that concentrates fruit's nutrition such as vitamins and dietary fiber, is spreading in popularity alongside rising health consciousness. But even under the single name "dried fruit," there are broadly two types of manufacturing method: the "candied type" and the "sugar-free..."

Dried fruit is popular as a "natural snack," but many people may feel anxious about whether it's okay to eat while dieting. Because it's small in appearance but concentrated in nutrition, there are doubts such as "isn't it high in calories?" and "won't eating too much make me gain weight..."

Dried fruit is a popular food that concentrates fruit's vitamins and dietary fiber. Demand is expanding as a snack, a cooking ingredient, and even a gift. But when it comes to "where can you actually buy it?", from convenience stores and supermarkets to imported-food shops such as Muji and Kaldi, and further...

Against the backdrop of rising health consciousness and gift demand, the dried fruit market continues to grow. More companies aiming to roll out products under their own brand are considering OEM manufacturing, but specialized knowledge is needed for choosing raw materials, manufacturing methods, and partner selection. This article covers, for first-time dried fruit...

In today's world of rising health consciousness, more people are reexamining their daily diet. Among these, what draws particular attention is the combination of dried fruit and nuts. Both are high in nutritional value and can be stored long-term at room temperature, making them a strong ally for busy modern people. Dried fru...

You finally bought some dried fruit, and before you knew it, mold had appeared. Have you had this experience? It's easy to assume dried fruit lasts a long time because it's dried, but in fact, storing it incorrectly can cause it to deteriorate far faster than expected. Especially sugar-free or additive-free domestic...

When choosing a dried fruit assortment, have you ever been unsure where to start? Supermarkets and online shops carry countless products, varying widely in price and quality. Is it candied or additive-free, domestic or imported, and how about the packaging...

The Basic Way to Enjoy It—Eating It As-Is The simplest way to eat dried apple is to open the bag and snack on it as-is. The water has been removed and the sweetness concentrated, so you can enjoy a richer flavor than fresh apple. That said, even "as-is" varies by texture type and the timing of when you eat it...

Dried lemon is a processed food made by slicing and drying fresh lemons. Its biggest difference from fresh lemon is shelf life. Fresh lemon lasts about 2–3 weeks refrigerated at most, but dried lemon keeps about two weeks at room temperature and even longer if refrigerated or frozen. By driving off the moisture...

果物コーナーで一年を通して見かける「ふじ」は、日本でもっとも多く栽培されているりんごです。甘みと酸味のバランス、しっかりした歯ごたえ、貯蔵性の高さがそろい、贈答用から毎日のおやつまで幅広く使われています。ただ「ふじ」とひとくちに言っても...

レモンは、ミカン科ミカン属に分類される柑橘類の果実です。 その鮮やかな黄色と独特の酸味、爽やかな香りで世界中に親しまれています。原産地はインド北部とされ、日本へは明治時代に伝来しました。現在では広島県、愛媛県、和歌山県などで国産レモンが栽...

Hot-air drying of lemons is a processing method that efficiently removes the fruit's moisture using warm air. By placing sliced lemons in a dedicated dryer and circulating constant-temperature hot air, they can be dried uniformly in a short time. At the processing sites for domestically grown lemons including Hiroshima-grown lemons...

Lemon powder is drawing attention in the food industry and at home. Fresh lemon, as a citrus with a distinctively vivid acidity and refreshing aroma, has been used across a wide range of industries—food processing, foodservice, confectionery, and beverages. The juice is used to add acidity to drinks and dishes, and the peel for confectionery and dressing...

From a garnish for fried food to the star of drinks, sweets, and seasonings. Lemon flavor is now the most-watched presence in the food industry. Even after entering the 2020s, the market has continued to expand, staying at the top of citrus flavors ahead of orange and grapefruit. The reason for this popularity...

Drying lemons is drawing major attention in the food industry. Alongside rising health consciousness, the market for lemon-based products is trending upward. In particular, fresh lemon faces challenges of temperature control to maintain freshness and a short shelf life, and against this backdrop, "drying" and "pas..."

Have you ever wanted to try making dried lemon at home? Store-bought dried fruit makes you worry about additives, and the price is high too. But if you make it yourself, you can get safe, secure dried lemon using pesticide-free lemons. In fact, drying lemon rounds gives you vitami...

When you pick up a lemon at the supermarket, have you ever been unsure? About 90% of the lemons on store shelves are imported. The remaining mere 10%—domestic lemons—come into season mainly from October to March. Hiroshima Prefecture accounts for about 50% of domestic production, with cultivation thriving on the mild climate of the Seto Inland...

スーパーの果物売り場で「ふじ」や「シナノゴールド」を選ぶ感覚は、日本の食卓では当たり前の光景です。けれど世界に目を向けると、りんごの主役はまったく違う顔ぶれになります。アメリカの食卓ではガラやハニークリスプ、ヨーロッパではピンクレディー...

長野県がりんご栽培に適している理由 長野県は青森県と並ぶ国内有数のりんご産地として知られ、信州ブランドのりんごは全国の市場で高い評価を受けています。なぜ長野の土地がりんごづくりに向いているのか。その答えは、内陸の盆地が連なる地形と、標高の...

同じ「ふじ」でも、青森県産と長野県産では味の印象が変わります。スーパーや産直で産地表示を見比べたとき、なぜ価格も食感も違うのか不思議に感じた方も多いはずです。りんごの味は品種だけで決まるのではなく、その土地の気候・標高・昼夜の寒暖差が大...

When you buy apples, the first thing you wonder is "should I store them at room temperature or refrigerated?" To get to the point, apples last longest in the fridge's vegetable compartment (0–5°C). In the cold air of autumn and winter, they last about a month at room temperature, 1–2 months refrigerated (vegetable compartment), and up to 3 months frozen...

「一日一個のりんごは医者を遠ざける」という言い回しを耳にしたことがある人は多いはずです。りんごは古くから健康的な果物の象徴として親しまれ、毎日の食卓に取り入れやすい身近なフルーツです。ただ、実際にどれくらい食べればよいのか、1個の重さはど...

Prep Before Drying Determines the Result. Drying apples is 70% decided by the prep before applying heat. Even with the same variety and the same dehydrator, skipping the cut thickness or the small step of preventing discoloration leaves you with a sticky or brown, cloudy result that differs in finish. First, the three prep points...

りんご農業がいま直面している課題の全体像 食卓でおなじみのりんごですが、その栽培現場では構造的な問題がいくつも重なり合っています。担い手の減少、栽培環境の変化、収穫期に集中する人手、上がり続けるコスト。どれか一つだけが原因ではなく、複数の...

りんごの人気品種ランキング スーパーの棚に並ぶりんごは、いまや一年を通して何種類も顔を出します。けれど名前だけ見てもどれを選べばいいか迷う人は多いはずです。ここでは知名度と店頭での流通量、ギフトや家庭用としての定番度をもとに、よく選ばれて...

「レモン1個にビタミンCはどれくらい含まれている？」「レモンの効能・効果は？」と気になる方に向けて、栄養素・効能・効果的な食べ方・ドライレモン活用までを実務目線で解説します。 レモンは料理の脇役にとどまらず、ビタミンC・クエン酸・ポリフェノ...

山形県産りんごが美味しい理由は気候にある 山形県は東北を代表する果樹の産地です。りんごはもちろん、さくらんぼやラ・フランスでも全国に名を知られています。なぜ一つの県でこれほど多彩な果物が育つのか。その答えは、山形特有の地形と気候に隠れてい...

Green papaya draws attention as a vegetable using the immature fruit, and because it contains a lot of the enzyme papain, its popularity as a health ingredient is rising. Dried green papaya carefully dries domestically grown fruit at low temperature, finishing it without losing flavor or nutritional components. Salads, stir-fries, soups, health...

Papaya is a tropical fruit prized for its light sweetness and aroma, and drying concentrates the flavor and brings out its natural sweetness. Dried papaya carefully dries domestically grown produce at low temperature, locking in the flesh's fibrous texture and tropical aroma as-is. Confectionery, granola, drinks...

Mango is a tropical fruit prized for its rich sweetness and mellow aroma. Dried mango uses fully ripe fruit grown in Miyazaki Prefecture, locking in natural sweetness and aroma by drying slowly at low temperature. The flesh color is beautiful too, for confectionery, granola, smoothies, and drink to...

Coconut Flower Nectar (Vietnam-Grown) | Commercial Natural Sweetener Wholesale. A natural liquid sweetener made using 100% organic coconut nectar grown in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, processed with vacuum concentration technology (low-temperature concentration at 55–60°C). Containing abundant minerals and electrolytes, with a faint... amid a gentle sweetness...

Coconut Flower Sugar (Vietnam-Grown) | Commercial Raw Material Wholesale. A natural sweetener using 100% organic coconut nectar grown in Vietnam's Mekong Delta. Containing abundant minerals, amino acids, and polyphenols, it can be used in a wide range of food development as an alternative to refined sugar or honey...

Product Overview of Dried Peach (Nagano-Grown) A dried fruit that slices fully ripe peaches grown by partner farmers in Nagano Prefecture, thoroughly removing the moisture to finish it with a crisp texture. Unlike the common semi-dry type, it has a crisp, light bite and, with each chew, a concentrated flavor spreads...

Product Overview of Dried Watermelon (Nagano-Grown) Nagano-grown watermelon, nurtured by the temperature swings distinctive of high-altitude regions, is lavishly sliced and dried slowly at low temperature. By carefully finishing this high-moisture fruit, it concentrates watermelon's own juicy sweetness and a faint green aroma...