How does freeze-dried fruit compare nutritionally to frozen and dried fruits
While fresh fruit is obviously the ideal choice, Lindsey Kane, RD for Sun Basket, says freeze-dried and frozen fruits are actually your next best bet in terms of nutrition. In fact, "frozen and freeze-dried fruit are often more nutrient-dense than their fresh counterparts because they are harvested while in-season and immediately flash-frozen or freeze-dried to lock in all of its good-for-you nutrients," Kane explains.
What's more, compared to dried fruit that "only removes about 75-95% of moisture through simple dehydration," which is "often associated with a loss of vitamins A and C, thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin," Geerts explains that freeze-dried fruit maintains most of its nutrients, save for fiber and vitamin C, as fiber is contained in the cell walls and skin of fruit, while vitamin C is water-soluble and quickly broken down. Plus, freeze-dried fruit is bursting with natural flavor, so it doesn't need to be sprinkled with additives or extra sugar to please your taste buds.
