Peach Perfection: Naturally Sweet, Snackable Slices

The Allure of the Peach

With its velvety peachy skin, saccharine-sweet flesh and year-round availability, the peach (Prunus persica) became a popular addition to Meiji-era tables.

The History Behind the Fruit

People have eaten peaches for more than 8,000 years. They came out of China and have wandered westward, following the tracks of civilisation and agriculture since the dawn of empire.

The Nutritional Value

Besides, the flavour isn’t the only thing making you want to eat peaches. Peaches are rich in vitamins and minerals, and contain lots of dietary fibre; they’re a perfect way to provide yourself with a daily dose of nutrients.

Freeze Drying vs. Traditional Dehydration

So, why freeze dried peaches? What's the magic behind it?

What is Freeze Drying?

Freeze drying is not just dehydration, in which moisture would evaporate, but also of freezing and applying a vacuum to turn the ice into vapour.

The Benefits of Freeze Drying

Thus secured was the structural integrity of the fruit, preventing it from being torn away, tow by tow, from afar of its nutrients and organoleptic qualities. Peach, part, looked, scented, and, outpacing crack and crunch, palate-perceived like the real thing.

Comparing Freeze Drying and Dehydration

‘Brutal desiccation leaches vitamins and nutrients from fruit. Dry-freezing? Summer in a mouthful, all year long.’

The Sweetness of Freeze-Dried Peach Slices

Ever wondered why freeze-dried peaches are so incredibly sweet?

Capturing Natural Sugars

It’s simple. In the freeze drying process, natural sugars naturally occurring in the fruit remain locked in the product, giving the dried fruit more sweetness, without the use of any sweetener.

A Healthier Alternative to Candied Snacks

Bye-bye, gooey chewy candied fruits, hello freeze-dried peach slices, precious magic fruits, the most harmless sweet stuff to come into this word – guilt-free and on demand.

Incorporating Peach Slices into Your Diet

So, how do you incorporate these delightful snacks into your everyday diet?

Snacking on the Go

Just a couple of minutes squirrelling a little packet of freeze-dried peaches or something similar into your backpack is a guarantee that you’ll have a fast infusion of energy at any point between lunch and afternoon energy lulls. No one else needs to know it’s not real fruit.

Culinary Uses

Thin wedges of these peaches are crisp enough to add crunch to your salads, and while you might be tempted to think of them for dessert, they’re really just for eating but they are so good that way. At the top of my list for serving is simply sprinkled over my morning oatmeal. Or toss them into a crunchy, green salad.

Benefits of Incorporating Peach in Your Diet

Besides the enjoyable sensation of taste, peaches can bring you better digestion and healthier skin when you eat them.

Conclusion

Neither an advertising slogan. Peach slices from a freezer of goodness! More evidence that fruit in freeze-dried form is perfection: tasty, nutritious and all-natural: food that really is good and good for you. What else should we expect from nature?

FAQs

Why are freeze-dried peaches sweeter than fresh ones?

This is the result of freeze-drying the fruit, which seals in its natural sugars and intensifies them so that the fruit becomes sweeter than it otherwise might.

Are there any artificial additives in freeze-dried peach slices?

No, freeze-dried peach slices are typically free from artificial additives or sugars.

Can I use freeze-dried peaches in cooking and baking?

Yes! It will take up to two hours to rehydrate them, but they are also delicious when you crumble them on food for a sweet, crunchy added bonus.

How long can freeze-dried peaches be stored?

As long as you keep them cool and dry, they can last for years and still be nutritious.

Do freeze-dried peaches contain the same nutrients as fresh ones?

You see, most of the nutrition is intact at this stage, from freeze-drying, so nutritionally it is about the same as the fresh peach.