FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

In this section, we answer the most frequently asked questions of our clients. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any doubts or if you do not find the answer to your question.

1. What is dehydration?

Dehydration is the process by which a food loses the water it contains. Dehydration is usually carried out thanks to an increase in temperature that causes evaporation and air circulation that allows water vapor to be evacuated. Dehydration can be done outdoors or on machines designed for it. The main parameters that influence dehydration are temperature, dehydration time, ambient humidity and air circulation quality.

Well-Designed dehydration allows only water to be released from the food. However, sharper dehydration, for example at very high temperatures, can cause the destruction of nutritional elements of the food, such as vitamins.

2. Why dehydrate at less than 45 degrees Celsius?

In Frrrutiz we dehydrate our products at less than 45 degrees Celsius. This is very important for us. Why?

Because well-designed dehydration allows only water to be released from the food. However, sharper dehydration, for example at higher temperatures, can easily cause the loss of essential nutrients from fruits and vegetables such as vitamins, fibers, and minerals.

45 degrees Celsius is the temperature limit at which it is considered that food is still raw, that is to say, that it keeps its nutritional values. Therefore, in Frrrutiz we prefer that the dehydration time be longer, but that our products keep all the properties of their ingredients.

3. What exactly are fruit rolls?

Fruit rolls are a novel and fun way to eat fruit.

A fruit roll is composed solely of fruit, with no added sugar or any other additive. The fun with a fruit roll is that it usually consists of two fruits, which allows you to combine many flavors and textures.

To make a fruit roll, we first prepare a puree with the fruits and then dehydrate. The result is a crepe-like sheet.

There are fruit rolls of many flavors (and if we do not have the one you want we can prepare it), either mixture of fruits or fruits and seeds. As each fruit dehydrates in a different way, each roll has its flavor and texture.

4. How long are dehydrated foods preserved?

Dehydration is a method that was initially used as a very effective method of food preservation. Today it is still an excellent way to preserve seasonal fruits and vegetables for later. This is because by removing most of the water from the food, this is no longer a favorable soil for the development of microorganisms.

Dehydrated elements can, therefore, be consumed long after they have been produced, between six months and one year. In some cases, it may be even more than that.

5. Are all Frrrutiz products gluten-free?

Indeed, Frrrutiz products are all gluten-free. We take great care and attention when choosing the products and spices that we include in our recipes to make sure they meet this requirement.

6. Are there any added sugars in Frrrutiz products?

No, there are no added sugars in our products. We are convinced in Frrrutiz that fruits already contain all the necessary ingredients to become a delicious lunch, dessert or snack. Dehydration allows to preserve and concentrate the flavor and sweetness of fruits, which makes our products already very sweet without needing any additives.

7. What is the equivalent of a fruit roll?

In Frrrutiz we want our products to be healthy, nutritious and fun alternatives for any time of the day. Therefore, our portions are calculated to meet the needs of a snacking moment.

In the case of fruit rolls, each roll is equivalent to about one and a half pieces of fruit, which is a normal average portion for lunch, dessert or snack. Of course, each roll, depending on the fruits that compose it, can have different nutritional characteristics.

8. How do you calculate the quantity of a product in each individual portion of Crackers and Crrrukiz Frrrutiz?

In Frrrutiz we want our products to be healthy, nutritious and fun alternatives for any time of the day. Therefore, our portions are calculated to meet the needs of a pecking moment.

Our ranges of Crrrukiz and Crackers contain very healthy and very nutritious ingredients. Therefore, we calculate the portions according to caloric intake, so that an individual package does not exceed 180 to 200 kcal.