Dried Fruits
What are real dried fruits strips?
Real dried fruit strips, sometimes called fruit leathers are made from real dried fruits and have little added sugar. Many mainstream dried fruit strips or roll-ups are often made from sugar or fruit juice concentrates and have little health benefits. A quality Australian dried fruit strip will have four key characteristics. These are:
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Fruit is the first listed ingredient in the fruit strip
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There is little added sugar - aside from the natural sugars contained in the dried fruit.
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The strips contain no fillers like complex carbohydrates and starches.
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Contains no artificial flavours, preservatives or colouring
Benefits of dried fruits
As dried fruits have almost all of the water removed from them they become a small energy packed package. Some of the benefits of organic dried fruit include:
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Full of nutritious benefits
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Contains three and a half times the vitamins, minerals and fiber of fresh fruit by weight
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Source of antioxidants known as polyphenols that are known to have a positive impact on enhanced blood flow, digestive health and minimisation of oxidative damage.
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Some mixed dried fruits have been associated with reduced risk of obesity.
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Particular dried fruits like raisins are associated with improved blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure and lower blood cholesterol levels.
Where to buy dried fruit strips in Australia
If you have been wondering where it is possible to buy healthy organic dried fruit strips in Australia? Your answer is the Buy Organics Online website. We have sourced the very best natural organic dried fruit strips or roll ups available and delight in making them available to you. Take some time to browse our range of snack products today!