How to use dried figs without sticky, heavy bakes
Dried figs add sweetness, seeds and chew, but they also bring concentrated sugars and low moisture.
Dried figs add sweetness, seeds and chew, but they also bring concentrated sugars and low moisture.
Passion fruit powder adds sharp tropical flavour with very little moisture.
Dragon fruit powder is mainly a colour and flavour ingredient, so small amounts often go further than expected.
Moisture, air, heat and light affect baking ingredients in different ways.
Choose baking staples by function, not by habit or long shopping lists.
Texture choice depends on moisture, size and when the fruit is added.
Freeze-dried vegetables are best chosen by intended use, cut size and label details
Pieces and powders behave differently because they spread moisture and flavour in different ways.
Freeze-dried fruit adds flavour and colour without adding much liquid
Crush to the texture your bake needs, not automatically to a fine powder.
fruit and veg powder can add flavour, colour or solids, but it does not behave like fresh produce in every recipe
Dried fruit is a broad category with important differences in texture, sweetness and moisture.
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