Food Product Developers Merge Exotic and Traditional Fruits to Create New Fruit Flavors
Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 20:30
in Mathematics & Economics
Fruit has always been an important component of a healthy diet - from ubiquitous blueberries and strawberries to seasonal varieties like peaches and cranberries. Recently, less-familiar fruit, such as dragon berries and prickly pear, are finding their way into smoothies, coconut water beverages and frozen fruit bars. These flavors, when blended with classic fruits, can further expand the variety of choices for consumers and may even help increase the consumption of food that meets nutritional needs.