Dried Nectarine
Dried nectarine can be used as raw material in various industries.
| Nutrient |
Amount per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories |
~ 270-300 kcal |
| Carbohydrates |
70-80 g |
| Sugars |
50-65g |
| Fiber |
6-8g |
| Protein |
2-4g |
| Total Fat |
0.3-0.8 g |
Name : dried nectarine
Form :slices, halves or diced
Appearance: the colour is bright orange to golden-brown
Taste : sweet, tangy , without any artificial additives
Texture : chewy , soft ,(all depends on drying process)
2.ingredients
- 100%natural nectarine
- Optional: sulfur dioxide if applicable)
3.Physical characteristics
- Size : based on customers order
- (Slices 6_8 mm , diced 6*6)
- Moisture: about 10%(everything would be based on customers order)
- Impurities: free from stones , seeds , foreign material
4.Chemical specification
- PH level : 3.5_4.5
- Sulfur dioxide content: up to 1000ppm ( should be fit with standards and regulations)
- Water activity (AW): ≤ 0.65
Applications
- Food industry
- Snack products: they are packaged as healthy snacks
- Confectionery: used in energy bars, granola bars, chocolates.
- Baking : added to cakes , muffins, bread and cookies for natural sweetness and texture.
- Breakfast food : they are used in yogurt toppings, oatmeal and added into cereals.
- Preserved and spreads : rehydrated to creat jams, jellies and nectarine spreads.
- Beverages : infused in teas and used in fruit-based drinks and smoothies.
- Culinary: used as ingredients in glazes and sauces.
- Nutraceuticals and health products
- Dietary supplements: processed into powders extracts for other uses in health products for their fiber, vitamins and antioxidants.
- Cosmetic industry:Skin care: extracts from dried form of nectarines are used in creams , masks , serums for their skin-nourishing properties and antioxidants.
- Animal feed
- Dried nectarines are added to animal feed for their natural sugar and nutrients.
- Alcohol production
- Rehydrated and fermented for making nectarine wines , liqueurs, or infused spirits.
- Dried nectarines could be milled into powder , chopped into pieces or soaked to creat purees for different uses
