History of dried fruit
The use of dried fruit has a very old history and dates back to the fourth millennium BC. The first solution of early humans to preserve fruits was to dry them. Fruits such as grapes and dates fell on the ground after ripening and then dried due to sunlight; Over time, the people living there realized that dried fruit is also edible. In the oldest manuscripts, written instructions for drying were discovered in Mesopotamia, dating back to 1700 BC. Evidence of a diet based on seeds, vegetables and dried fruits found in ancient and early civilizations is found in the Babylonian clay tablets, with raisins and dates being used as sweeteners.
What fruits can be dried?
How much is dried fruit calories?
The calories of dried fruits are much higher than fresh fruits in most cases, and on average, there are 264 calories of energy per 100 grams of dried fruit. In the table below, we have prepared the calorie intake of some dry fruits for you so that you can focus more on your calorie intake.
