NATURAL TASTE OF FREEZE-DRIED FRUIT
The taste of freeze-dried fruit is exactly the same as that of fresh fruit. The only difference is its intensity. The taste of freeze-dried fruit is stronger. When you buy freeze-dried cranberries, you can enjoy their original taste without adding sugar. It is similar with other freeze-dried fruit: strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants or mangoes.
Imagine the ripest sample of fruit and then, instead of juicy and soft, it's airy and crunchy. That's basically what freeze-dried fruit tastes like. It's the dried version of favorite fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, apples, bananas, dragon fruits, kiwi, blueberries, pineapple, and other sweet fruits at the peak season.
The freeze-drying process preserves flavor much better than regular dehydrating, leading to brighter, fresher-tasting flavors. The texture of freeze-dried fruit is firm, dry, and crispy, with a satisfying crunch between the teeth.
Flavor is very important in food. If it doesn’t taste good, why would we even want to eat it? Fortunately, both freeze‐dried and dehydrated foods taste great. It is said that the taste of freeze‐dried food is essentially held in the food, as the process involves very little heat. This keeps in the flavor, retains original texture, and secures the natural aromas. Because heat is used in the dehydrating process foods tend to lose some of the original flavor, texture, and aromas. Most people agree that freeze‐dried food wins the taste test.
