FREEZE-DRIED VS. DEHYDRATED
What’s the difference? From how they’re dried to texture and taste, there are key distinctions between our freeze-dried and air-dried fruits.
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THE DRYING PROCESS
The best way to understand the difference between Crispy Green freeze-dried and air-dried snacks is to learn how we make them.
FREEZE-DRIED
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We start with handpicked fruit, and once it’s washed and sliced, we freeze dry it at minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The process removes 98% of its moisture and leaves behind the fruit's true essence in a light and crispy texture.
AIR-DRIED
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Our zesty Piña Picante fruit snacks are air-dried at low temperature in small batches. The moisture is removed from the pineapples via evaporation, leaving a soft and chewy texture.
APPEARANCE & TEXTURE
Freeze-dried fruits have a crispy, crunchy texture as opposed to air-dried fruits, which are chewy with a bit more weight to them.
FREEZE-DRIED
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Freeze drying removes nearly all moisture or water content from the food, giving it a crispy, crunchy, airy texture. And because they’re little to no moisture content, freeze-dried fruit is very light.
AIR-DRIED
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Air-dried fruits tend to be chewy because they still hold about a third of their original water content. They’ll also typically retain the fruit’s color and will feel firm to the touch.
WHEN IT COMES TO TASTE
For a sweet flavor, freeze-dried is the name of the game. If it’s zest you’re after, choose air-dried fruits with a dash of spice.
FREEZE-DRIED
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Freeze-dried fruits keep most of their original flavor until they’re ready to be enjoyed as a light, crispy snack. They also retain nearly all of their original nutrients.
AIR-DRIED
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Air-dried fruits are naturally sweet and we also add a little spice to our line. We use premium Costa Rican air-dried pineapples and throw in bold flavors like chili and cayenne peppers.
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