Dried Fruits

What you need to know about organic dried fruit

What are the health benefits of dried fruit?

Dried fruit is fruit (no surprises there!) which has had nearly all the water content removed. Common varieties include raisins, sultanas, apricots, cranberries, dates, figs and prunes. Santos Organics also sells the most delicious organic dried Bananas, Medjool Dates  and Shredded Coconut.

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What you need to know about organic dried fruit

What are the health benefits of dried fruit?

Dried fruit is fruit (no surprises there!) which has had nearly all the water content removed. Common varieties include raisins, sultanas, apricots, cranberries, dates, figs and prunes. Santos Organics also sells the most delicious organic dried Bananas, Medjool Dates  and Shredded Coconut.

Dry fruit is highly nutritious and is rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals. They’re also loaded with polyphenol antioxidants which improve blood flow, digestive health and reduce the risk of many diseases.  

Raisins, for example, are packed with potassium and have been shown to lower blood pressure and improve blood sugar control, among other benefits. 

Our biodynamic dried raisins (and sultanas)  are not artificially preserved with sulfur dioxide, as most conventional brands are.  

Is dried fruit healthy?

As we’ve mentioned, there are many health benefits to dried fruits. Take our organic Medjool dates which - as well as having a distinctive honey caramel flavour - are high in vitamin B3 and B5, potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron.

However, it’s important to know that dried fruit is relatively high in calories and natural sugar including glucose and fructose. So, enjoy in moderation and watch your portion size.  

Which dried fruit has the most fibre?

Although we’ve rightly been told to eat our prunes if we want to be, er, regular, the superstars in the dried fruit fibre stakes are actually Incaberries with a whopping 19g of fibre per 100g (they’re also high in antioxidants). Close runners up are dried figs (approx 14g of fibre per 100g). 

And if you’re wondering which dry fruit has the least natural sugar content,  incaberries score well here, too. No wonder they’ve been dubbed nature’s new super food. 

Organic Dried Fruits are rich sources of essential oils, minerals, and antioxidants our Santos Organics dried fruits are super fresh and taste delicious. Dried Fruits including organic Apricots Figs Sultanas Bananas Dates Medjool Raisins Shredded Coconut.

How do you store dried fruit?

If you’re buying organic dry fruit online, you need to store it correctly. As organic dried fruit suppliers, we recommend putting them in sealed containers in a pantry or cupboard.

What are the best ways to eat dried fruits?

As well as a great snack eaten raw, dried fruit are an excellent addition to cereals, cakes and slices. Why not try adding some organic goji berries and currants to this amazing crunchy choc granola? Or perhaps banana sultana muffins or chewy chocolate bark - featuring organic dried mulberries - whets your appetite?  

More about Santos Organics Dried Fruit

We support Australian farmers as much as we can, the sultanas, raisins, and currants are RAW and Australian. As mentioned our dried fruits are loaded with antioxidants, fibers, and micronutrients.

We recommend you try our Organic Medjool Dates for their amazing caramel-like taste, those dates have a significant amount of fiber, vitamins, and minerals including iron, potassium, copper magnesium, and B vitamin. Our Organic Medjool Dates ripen from a yellow to amber, curing to a very dark earthen brown.

Our Biodynamic Dried Raisins and Sultanas are not artificially preserved with sulfur dioxide, as are most conventional brands. Raisins are a great snack on their own and an excellent addition to cereal mixes, cakes, and slices.