Exotic fruit

We are very happy to have been working with Iulian Pescara and his family since 2022, Romanian fruit growers who take care of organic plots on the Costa Tropical in Andalusia, specifically in the province of Granada, in Salobreña. Two generations have worked on these lands to cultivate fields of avocados, papayas, mangoes, pomegranates, passion fruits, and cherimoyas organically.

Biovie was their first major customer. They started from scratch with the infrastructures in 2018, and today they rent a warehouse and respond to numerous requests to take care of abandoned plots, as their family know-how is so valuable in the region...

The fruits are enhanced by the sun of southern Spain, harvested at physiological ripeness, and not subjected to refrigeration before delivery.

> To learn more about the nutritional benefits of exotic fruits, we invite you to read our following blog articles:

• List of Tropical Fruits
• Cherimoya: Origin & Benefits
• The Health Benefits of Organic Kumquat: A Concentrate of Benefits!
• The 7 Health Benefits of Mango
  
• What are the 7 Benefits of Avocado?
  
• What are the 8 Benefits of Pomegranate?

🥭 In our store, you will find various types of freeze-dried fruits: Bananas, Mangoes, Pineapples, and many other fruits that you might discover for the first time, such as Durian or Jackfruit. Enjoy the taste and benefits of your favorite fruits even out of season, all year round!

🥭 Here are the main reasons why freeze-dried fruits are highly appreciated:

> Optimal Nutrient Preservation: The freeze-drying process is the only process that preserves almost all heat-sensitive nutrients because this process is done cold: phytonutrients, probiotics, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals in the fruits are retained. So, you can absorb many nutrients by consuming freeze-dried fruits, whose nutritional value is incomparable to commercially available fruits dried at over 45°C.

> Taste and Texture: Freeze-drying preserves the aroma, color, and natural taste of the fruits, making them a delicious and enjoyable snack with a firm texture for adults and children. Freeze-dried exotic fruits look just like fresh fruits, they are very crispy and offer a very pleasant taste experience. To compare it with something familiar, it's a bit like a plant-based meringue!

> Extended Shelf Life and Easy Portability: Freeze-dried fruits can be easily stored for months or even years without spoiling or needing refrigeration. Since all the water has been sublimated, these fruits are very light, compact, and easy to transport. Ideal for travel, camping, outdoor activities, as a healthy alternative to sweets (kids love them), snacks, on the plane, on the bike, or scooter... They are not fragile at all and not prone to bruising or damage like fresh fruits. The only obligation is to seal the bag well after use to prevent them from absorbing moisture.

> Fruit Variety: Freeze-dried fruits offer a wide selection. The advantage of choosing tropical fruits is that they are freeze-dried after ripening in their country of origin, and their nutrient content is higher than fruits harvested before ripening and transported to Europe.

🥭 To learn more about the benefits of freeze-drying, read our blog article: What are the benefits of freeze-dried fruits?

🥭 Watch this video for more explanations on the freeze-drying process:

> The process of freeze-drying involves quickly freezing the fruits at very low temperatures and then dehydrating them under vacuum by removing the water through sublimation (that is, it goes directly from the solid to the gaseous state without passing through the liquid intermediate state). No heat is used, which allows the fruits to retain most of their vitamins and nutrients during the freeze-drying process.

> Freeze-dried fruits are generally a good source of vitamins, especially vitamin C and some B vitamins. For example, freeze-dried fruits like strawberries, berries, and citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C, which is a strong antioxidant. Freeze-dried fruits can also contain vitamins A, E, and K, which varies depending on the type of fresh fruit.
Fruits from tropical regions are known for their high content of vitamin C and carotenoids.

🥭 To learn more about the benefits of freeze-drying, read our blog article: What are the benefits of freeze-dried fruits?

🥭 In this video you will find further explanations about the freeze-drying process:

🥭 Freeze-dried fruits are delicious and easy to store, super light, and fit in any bag! There are many ways to consume them, here are some ideas:

> Freeze-dried fruits are perfect as a snack, they are convenient to carry in your handbag, backpack, or lunchbox for a healthy and practical snack at any time of the day.

> You can cut and mix freeze-dried fruits into your breakfast cereals or muesli, or add them to a fruit salad to enhance flavor, crunchiness, and add extra vitamins.

> You can mix and incorporate freeze-dried fruits into your baking recipes, energy bars, or homemade granola, or use them as a topping for yogurt and nice cream, or even in your vinaigrette sauces.

> You can easily rehydrate freeze-dried fruits by soaking them for a few minutes in a liquid (such as water, milk, or the juice of a fruit salad) before adding them to your preparations. They add intense and fruity flavors to your drinks and also to your homemade kefir and kombucha preparations!

> Since the flavor is particularly concentrated, you can incorporate them in small quantities into your plant-based recipes. A few pieces of freeze-dried fruits are enough to transform your dishes and desserts!