date:Jun 12, 2015
s, giving developers natural alternatives to artificial additives. Pures and concentrates made from prunes, for example, are being used to add and retain moisture in a variety of foods. Boasting a natural sorbitol content of nearly 15%, prunes, prune concentrate and prune pure act as powerful hygroscopics to keep products such as bakery goods soft and moist.
At Sunsweet Growers Inc., ingredient technologists have made great strides in using prune concentrate to improve the shelflife, texture an