A sample of Pineapple was dried using the Mildtech machine. This was then sent for analysis testing. On receiving a certificate of analysis from PAS (Premier Analytical Services), the results are as follows:
|
Test |
Units |
Raw pineapple |
Conventionally dried pineapple |
Freeze dried pineapple |
Sun dried pineapple |
Mildtech drying methods |
|
Vitamin C |
mg/100g |
47.8 |
25.4 |
120 |
95 |
235.9 |
|
Vitamin B6 |
mg/100g |
0.112 |
0.268 |
0.376 |
0.252 |
0.55 |
|
Calcium |
mg/100g |
13 |
35 |
67 |
50 |
129.21 |
|
Potassium |
mg/100g |
109 |
290 |
419 |
75 |
868.07 |
This table demonstrates that the pineapple dried using Mildtech technology has significantly higher levels of Potassium, Calcium and Vitamin C and B6 than all other methods of drying.
These results highlight the health benefits in using Mildtech technology to dry foods; drying ingredients at low temperatures compared to traditional drying methods, using a fraction of the time and energy. This opens up huge opportunities for new product development in healthy snacks and nutraceuticals.
