Do processed fruits actually have more sugar than fresh fruit?
Processed fruits, like freeze-dried or unsweetened dried fruits, get a bad rap for allegedly being quite the sugar bomb, but I would like to put that rumor to rest.
“One of the common misconceptions is that freeze-dried or dried fruit (unsweetened) has more sugar than fresh fruit. That simply is not true. The actual difference is the concentration of sugars, not the amount of sugar.
“During the freeze-drying process, moisture is removed from the fruit, which means the fruit shrinks in size, and, in turn, concentrates the sugar content and makes it easier to consume more servings in one sitting than had it been consumed in its fresh form, which is what we do at SACFruits. To put it into perspective, envision a bunch of 20 grapes next to a small handful of 20 raisins. “Both of these snacks contain the same amount of sugar, but the difference is how the fruits make you feel after you eat them.
“The average person would likely snack on 20 grapes over a course of 10 minutes, and walk away feeling relatively full. As for 20 raisins, the average person could likely consume this snack in 1 minute, and still feel relatively hungry, likely reaching for more raisins. In other words, (unsweetened) dried or freeze-dried fruit doesn’t have a higher sugar content than fresh fruit, but it is easier to eat it in larger quantities, yielding a higher concentrated amount of sugar, in a shorter period of time.
So, because it’s easier to digest more, the solution is to be more mindful of your portions. I would suggest pairing freeze-dried fruits with some protein and healthy fats, like a handful of almonds, to help you stay on track, and eat a more well-rounded snack or meal.
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