Are freeze-dried fruits sugar bombs? – An honest look at fructose and portion sizes

"Fruit sugar is still sugar!" – This statement is often heard when it comes to freeze-dried fruit. But what's really behind it? Are our crunchy fruit snacks healthy companions – or secret sugar traps? Time for a clear look at the numbers, facts, and misconceptions.

Freeze-dried = concentrated

Freeze-dried fruit consists of 100% real fruit – just without the water. During the drying process, the water is gently removed, but the natural fruit sugars remain. This means that for every 20g of freeze-dried strawberries, there are approximately 200g of fresh fruit. It's logical that the sugar content seems high at first glance – because it relates to a much lower weight.

An example: strawberries

• 100 g fresh strawberries: approx. 5 g fructose
• 100 g freeze-dried strawberries: approx. 50 g fructose

It sounds like a lot, but nobody eats 100g of freeze-dried strawberries all at once. A typical serving is 10–20g. That equates to around 5–10g of sugar – all natural, with no additives.

Important difference: natural vs. added

Unlike many classic snacks, our fruits contain no added sugar . No glucose syrup, no sweeteners, no fillers. Just what nature provided. And that's precisely the difference:

• 🍬 Industrial snack: Often 20–30 g of sugar per serving – much of which is added
• 🍓 myfruits: 5–10 g sugar per serving – naturally contained

Less is more – but better

Freeze-dried fruits are intensely flavorful, filling, and light in weight, making them ideal for portioning. Those who enjoy them consciously benefit from a healthy snack alternative that requires much less snacking to satisfy.

Conclusion: Sugar? Yes. But in its most natural form.

Freeze-dried fruit contains natural sugar, of course. But compared to conventional sweets or fruit gums, they're a much better choice . You get 100% fruit, full flavor, and valuable nutrients – all without artificial additives.

Snack smart – with real fruit enjoyment.