Freeze-dried fruit is also uniquely easy to take on-the-go, Gentile says. It can be divided into packages that “can go in kids’ lunch boxes or the car very easily,” she says.

Dried fruit has long been used as a source of vitamins and minerals that can last year-round. There are records of the Persian and Arab cultures enjoying dried apricots more than a thousand years ago.

Dried mango is a delicious snack, but is it good for you? This article explains more about mango nutrition, health benefits, potential downsides, and what to look for when you shop for dried mango.

Dried pears are rich in vitamin K, which is essential for forming blood clots. If you take the blood thinner Coumadin (Warfarin), too much vitamin K can decrease the effectiveness of your medication.

Dried cherries are dried, stoned, sweet or sour cherries. Dried sweet cherries often contain concentrated apple and cherry juice, which makes them taste more intense.