Is freeze dried fruit healthy?

Yes, freeze dried fruit is a nutritious, healthy snack option. The freeze drying process preserves nearly 90 to 95 percent of the original fruit’s vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and antioxidants because it uses low temperatures rather than high heat.

Freeze dried fruit contains no water, making it light, crunchy, and shelf-stable without added chemical preservatives. However, because moisture is removed, freeze dried fruit is much more concentrated in natural sugars and calories by weight than fresh fruit. A cup of freeze dried fruit contains far fewer whole fruit pieces than it appears. Enjoying it in mindful portions provides wholesome nutrition and convenient crunch.