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Here at Solarfruit we take the best, tree ripened fruit we can find and
transform it into a convenient and healthy snack for you and your
children. Our fruit bars are made from real, fresh fruit and are
nut free, dairy free, gluten free, 99% fat free, and have no added
colours or flavours.
Since 1994, we have sought out the juiciest, and the best quality fruit
grown in the pure and abundant orchard valleys of Donnybrook in Western
Australia's south west.
The quality of the fresh fruit is truly reflected in the quality of our
products, which is why we are so particular about sourcing the best
quality fresh fruit.
When you mention dried fruit, most people think of fruit halves in
apricots and pears, or whole fruits such as prunes and figs. At
Solarfruit, we take the whole fruit and put it through a large pulping
machine which removes the seed. We then sun-dry this fresh fruit pulp.
Of the four flavours we produce, plum is by far the most
popular. Although people are more familiar with dried apricots,
our nectarine variety opens up a whole new world of taste sensations
for them, because it really does make the best dried fruit.
Taste the Solarfruit difference for yourself and find out why these
healthy fruit bars really are the healthier choice for you and your
family.
If you have someone in your family who must follow a strictly gluten
free diet, we also recommend you visit the gluten free website.
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Fresh nectarines are a good source
of Vitamin C and fibre. When canned however, these are slightly
reduced but the energy content is greatly increased. When
dry, it loses the vitamin C and rises
in fibre content. But no matter how you eat it, it is still
tasty and good for you!
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Native to China, the nectarine made its way to Europe via Persian
traders. Originally the flesh of the fruit was white but crossbreeding
with the peach over time has resulted in a larger fruit with a firmer
body and the familiar yellow or pink flesh. There are two types of
nectarine, Freestone and Clingstone, relating to the stone of the
fruit, and there are many varieties within each type. As the
names suggest, Freestone nectarines have stones that are easier to
remove from the flesh than that of the Clingstone. The Clingstone
varieties are red around the stone and tend to have a stronger
flavour. When dried, the Freestone varieties are golden coloured
and the Clingstone varieties are darker.
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| Not only does the plum contain a good source of energy
and some Vitamin C, it also has Vitamin E, which is quite
unusual for a fruit. But these are just some of the plum's
many attractive qualities.
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Believed to have originated in the region south of the
Caucasus Mountains, the plum is actually the stone fruit
of a deciduous tree related to the rose. California is
the world's largest producer of plums, more than 75% of
the world quota. Australia also cultivates great tasting
plums, particularly the Tegan Blue variety which is excellent when dried.
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This delicious 'queen of fruits' is an excellent serving
of energy, Vitamins A and C as well as tasting great. Although the older
varieties tended to be quite "hairy", the varieties available today
have much smoother skin. The peach is easy to serve, and like
apricots, has a fantastic flavour when dried.
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| Originally from China like the nectarine and apricot, it
is thought to have reached Europe via the Persian silk route,
arriving around the time of Christ. It was introduced to
Latin America by the Spanish voyagers and was cultivated
in England by the time of Queen Elizabeth I. Today, many
countries produce peaches for export and many more for local
consumption, as it is a popular and delicious fruit. The
largest producers are the United States of America and Italy.
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Apricots are a good strong source of energy for kids, and their great
taste means you'll never have trouble convincing kids to eat
them! Apricots are a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and
dietary fibre.
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The apricot is native to China and can be found in Chinese documents as
far back as 2000 BC! It made its way to Europe through the Middle
East and the Romans, who found it an attractive fruit for their
monastery gardens (the precursors to orchards). With it's strong,
distinctive flavour, the apricot is most suited to baking, glazing and
drying. It is the most widely spread of dried fruits.
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Because of our superior and unique sun-drying process, the
metabisulphite preservative (224) is used only once in our process
and therefore results in astonishingly low residuals of sulphur
dioxide in the finished product:
Residual sulphur dioxide 0.009% or 90 ppm (ppm = parts per
million)
Other dried fruit brands can have up to 2000 ppm in their dried
fruit halves.
Our sun-dried process creates a stronger sense of flavour,
negating the need for artificial additions that other companies
might use and Solarfruit guarantees that all our products contain
a minimum of 98% fresh fruit.
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Energy KJ
Protein grams
Fat grams
Carbohydrates
total grams
total sugars
Dietry Fibre grams
Sodium mg
Potassium mg
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1394
4.3
0.7
76
76
15.0
6.7
1763
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139
0.4
0.07
7.6
7.6
1.5
0.67
176
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All values are considered averages.
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| Combines with haemoglobin and myoglobin, which
are necessary for the transportation of oxygen to the muscles
through the blood. Also occurs in some enzymes responsible for
energy production. Anaemia (iron deficiency) often causes tiredness.
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6-8mg
10-13mg
5-7mg
12-16mg
7mg
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| Essential for the production of energy in body
tissues and is also needed for the production of fatty acids.
Niacin is also produced by the body.
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| Found in fruit as beta carotene, Vitamin A is
linked to the formation of visual purple for night vision. Also
necessary for normal growth and reproduction, and the linings
of respiratory and intestinal tracts which help prevent infections.
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| Improves absorption of iron, suppresses formation
of some carcinogens and is essential for production of some
hormones and amino acids. Pregnancy, oral contraceptives and
smoking raise the recommended intake level as well as injury
or surgery. Lack of Vitamin C results in scurvy.
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| Antioxidant properties in maintaining the walls
of the cell by protecting the fats in the cell wall. Combined
with selenium (found in cereals and seafood) and Vitamin C,
it scavenges free radicals, which can be cancer causing.
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PO Box 249, Donnybrook
Western Australia, 6239
Telephone +61 8 9731 8202
Facsimile + 61 8 9731 8364
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Solarfruit - Deliciously Real Sun-Dried Fruit Snacks.
Guaranteed to always be delicious, or you get your money back!
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