How to use fruit puree to its full potential

How to use fruit puree to its full potential

There is nothing quite like fresh fruit, or is there? Fresh fruit can go off quickly depending on the climate where you live. Sometimes keeping it in the refrigerator affects its flavor. Buying fruit out of season is not always possible and it can be very expensive. If you are craving a specific fruit flavor for your favorite dessert, but it is the wrong time of year, there is an alternative. Fruit puree is the answer. It will make your life a whole lot easier. Let’s look at its health benefits, how it is produced, how to store it, and how to use it.

People make fruit purees from a variety of fruits. Companies often source fruit from North and South America and Europe. Tropical fruits, exotic fruits from the Amazon, citrus fruits, and berries all make delicious fruit purees. Traditional farmers who are knowledgeable about the land and who care about their communities grow all the fruit. Carefully selected fruit is picked at the peak of ripeness.

How healthy is a fruit puree?

You may be wondering if fruit puree is a good substitute for real fruit and if it has any nutritional value. You might also be concerned about what preservatives fruit purees contain. The best purees are made from 100% natural fruit with no added sugar or artificial ingredients. They have the same sweet taste, flavor and nutritional content as normal fruit. You can rest assured that top quality fruit purees offer the same vitamins and minerals as fresh fruit. Vitamins, like C and E, are important because they boost the immune system. Fruit purees are also rich in antioxidants, which help to reduce oxidative stress and limit cell damage in the body.

What gives good quality fruit puree the upper hand to fresh fruit?

  • Longer shelf life: Aseptic fruit purees have an 18-month shelf life and don’t need to be refrigerated. Fresh fruit goes off much quicker.
  • Available in and out of season: It’s possible to get your hands on the pureed fruit you need when you need it.
  • Less mess and fuss: Fruit purees are practical and convenient. They are ready to use and so you don’t need to hassle with taking out your food processor or blender and cleaning it up afterward.

Mouth-watering flavors

Here is an idea of the incredible selection of pureed fruit that is available:

  • Berries: Raspberry, strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, sweet cherry, and Cape gooseberry.
  • Citrus: Blood orange, cloudy lemon, tangerine, lime, and orange.
  • Tropical: Mango, Brazilian guava, guava, soursop, pineapple, naranjilla, banana passion fruit, and papaya.
  • Amazonian fruit: Passion fruit and açai.
  • Other fruits include peaches and plums.

How is the fruit puree processed?

After a careful selection of the fruit, the processing begins. Producers use state-of-the-art equipment to process fruit purees. The technology makes it possible to obtain the best of the fruit and preserve the original characteristics. Processing plants are HACCP certified. This is an internationally recognized food safety management system. With this system in place, you can be confident in the safety and quality of the product. It is also ISO 22000 certified, which is an internationally recognized safety standard. So, you don’t have to worry about any biological, chemical, or physical hazards in the product.

Fruit puree: everything you need to know to make the most of it
Fruit puree: everything you need to know to make the most of it

How should fruit puree be stored?

Instead of filling fruit purees with preservatives to lengthen their shelf life, companies are now using aseptic packaging. Aseptic packaging also ensures that the product is kept safe from harmful bacteria and is light and portable. No refrigeration is required, which saves energy in the transportation and storage of the product. However, if you want to make fruit puree last longer, you can freeze it. Fruit purees are much less bulky to store than frozen fruit.

Is pureed fruit going to cost me the earth?

Fruit puree is very cost-effective. You can get excellent quality for fair prices. Different packs are available at different prices depending on the type of fruit and the size of the pack.

Purees come in aluminum packs of different weights. The price of smaller single packs ranges from US$15-27, depending on the fruit. Bigger single packs range from US$49-149, again depending on the weight of the pack and the type of fruit. The weights of the packs range from 4.4lb to 44lb. You can also buy boxes of four 11lbs bags or ten 4.4lbs bags. 440lbs drums are also available.

Fruit purees are also cost-effective because they last such a long time, unlike fresh fruit that goes off after about a week.

How can you use fruit puree?

There is nothing quite like a fresh juice to start your day or a fresh smoothie after a good gym work out. Fruit purees can be used in smoothies and fresh fruit juices. They can also be used in alcoholic beverages like liqueurs and beers. Fruit purees are the perfect ingredient for homemade fruit pies, jams or sauces. Add purees to yogurts, ice creams, and other desserts. They can also be alternatives to other less healthy, yet vital, ingredients in baking. Fruit purees work exceptionally well in carrot and banana cakes. They are flavorsome, so you won’t be disappointed. If you are a person who is on the go and you are looking for a fast and convenient way to get the nutrients that your body needs, then you should consider fruit puree. The quality of the fruit is excellent, and the full flavor and natural goodness of the fruit is preserved in the puree. Fruit purees are easy to store and can be used in many different recipes. Say goodbye to overripe fruit and annoying fruit flies!

References

PHYSICIANS COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDICINE. (2020, MARCH 13). FOODS TO BOOST THE IMMUNE SYSTEM. RETRIEVED FROM HERE

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