Dried apricots can be high in sulphur dioxide, which is commonly used in small quantities to prevent mould developing on the fruit. Many organic dried apricots are brown because they are sun-dried ...
Check the sell-by date and buy dried fruit that has been sprayed with vegetable oil, not mineral oil. It is usually cheaper to buy individual dried fruits if you cook regularly. Dried fruit is ...
“Dried fruit is shelf staple and their natural sweetness encourages consumption; these factors may help towards achieving the recommended five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables and to an ...
Dried fruit has been with us for millenia, and it remains one of the most versatile and useful weapons in the kitchen armoury. Let’s delve into the world history of dried fruit, then tuck into a ...