ABOUT DRIED FRUITS

Waikato Times, Volume 117, Issue 19545, 6 April 1935, Page 5

ABOUT DRIED FRUITS

HIGH 'FOOD VALUE. To over-eat yet suffer from mal-nu-trition seems a paradox; but It is common in many families where the housewife -possesess no knowledge of food values, and takes it for granted that bulk is synonymous with nutrition. The remarkably high food value of most dried fruits makes them especially suitable for every day use, when their low cost is taken into consideration. On the cost question, it must be remembered that -one pound of dried 'fruit is equivalent to form five or ten pounds of the same fruit before moisture was extracted. Sultanas and raisins are exceptionally rich in energising food value, as may he gleaned from the fact that a pound of either is equivalent to 20 eggs, one and a-half pounds o'f beef, two quarts of milk, or -over four pounds of potatoes. In currants, sultanas or raisins there is a high percentage of valuable mineral salts including limp and potash.

All types of dried fruits, In addition to being palatable, can be relied upon to assist in prompt agnln pdreupon to assist in promoting and preserving health. They All a yearround purpose, and should find a permanent place in every family larder.