Candied fruits are candied berries, fruits and vegetables that have been boiled in sugar syrup and dried in a certain way. It is believed that candied fruits are much healthier than regular candies because they contain vitamins and fiber, and are also lower in calories, they can be eaten during the diet.
Useful properties of candied fruits and their use
Candied fruits contain an increased amount of sugar, so they are classified as high-calorie foods (approximately 216 kcal per 100 g). However, if the calorie content of candied fruits is compared with the calorie content of chocolates (about 500 kcal per 100 g), it becomes clear that candied fruits are much healthier. Nutritionists advise replacing ordinary sweets, chocolate and other confectionery products with candied fruits. In addition, candied fruits are rich in healthy fiber, trace elements and vitamins.
Typically, diets involve the consumption of 1200-1500 kcal per day, so 40-50 g of delicious candied fruits can be included in such a diet. Keep in mind that during the diet, your body may lack vitamins, the risk of vitamin deficiency increases, so be sure to include candied fruit in your daily diet.
In addition, the use of candied fruits increases a person's mood, helps to experience emotional, psychological and physical stress.
Replacing candies with candied fruits will also be useful for children, as it will help to maintain healthy teeth.
Remember that real candied fruits do not have to be very bright in color. Bright color indicates a large number of dyes. The following method will help you determine the presence of dyes: toss the pieces of candied berries and fruits in boiling water. In the event that the water does not stain, the pieces will be whole, you bought natural candied fruits. Press on the packaging with candied fruits: if a liquid or very hard fruit is formed, then the technologies were violated during their production.
The light taste and pleasant fruity aroma of candied fruits are so pleasant that they can be eaten more than necessary. Keep in mind that excessive consumption of candied fruits can lead to obesity, tooth decay, diabetes and stomach ulcers.
Candied fruits in cooking
Candied fruits and berries can be simply eaten. Candied fruits can be used in cooking and added to baked goods, ice cream, jelly, cottage cheese and various dairy products. Without candied fruits, it is impossible to appear all kinds of cakes (chocolate cake, Easter cake, centenary cake, Panettone cake, etc.), Easter, noodles with cottage cheese, sugar puddings and rolls.
Candied fruits can be used as a filling for butter, biscuit, muffin, shortcrust and yeast dough. Also, candied fruits are used to decorate cakes, pastries, rolls, cookies, etc.
