Dried Pods / Fruits

The enchanting beauty and usage of fresh dried pods or fruits need not end up with the season. They are dried and preserved for years.

Colorful array of extra choice fancy dried fruits and pods are very popular in dried arrangements. Dried fruits are unique, tasty and nutritious. They have been called nature's candy. They taste sweeter than the fresh fruits because the water has been removed, thus concentrating the fruit's flavor. Dried fruits are used to add texture and flavour to menu items throughout the fall and winter. With great charm they can be eaten raw and can also be ground into flour or any other mixtures. There are numerous dried fruits and pods used in potpourri and dried flower arrangements.

There is a wide variety of fruits that are successfully used in their dried form and are dried by different techniques depending on their types and requirements. Well-dried pods after removing the extraneous matters should be packed in clean, dry gunny bags and stored ensuring protection from dampness.