
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.