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Does Freeze-Dried Fruit Have More Sugar Than Regular Fruit?

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2 min read
A 2024 study on freeze-drying techniques revealed that the process removes nearly all water, concentrating the remaining nutrients and sugars. This leads many to question: does freeze-dried fruit have more sugar than regular fruit, or is the perceived sweetness merely a matter of concentration?

Do Freeze-Dried Blueberries Have More Sugar?

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4 min read
A 100g serving of fresh blueberries contains approximately 10g of sugar, while the same weight of freeze-dried blueberries can contain nearly 60g of concentrated natural sugars. This dramatic difference reveals that freeze-dried blueberries do have more sugar per gram than their fresh counterparts, a crucial factor for mindful snacking and dietary planning.