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As a healthy snack, you don’t just get into the JustBite assortment easily. You have to meet a number of strict selection criteria before you can be included as a snack in our boxes!
In our snack reviews, we like to introduce you to our snacks in more detail. We also share our findings and the reasons why we selected the snacks.
The snacks we are putting under our strict judgment this time are the freeze-dried fruit snacks from 5th Season!
5th Season, Let’s get Fruity
The brand 5th Season has a very clear mission: to get more people to eat fruit more often, thanks to convenient snacks that are truly healthy and made 100% from fruit.
They make fruit more accessible by giving you your daily dose of fruit whenever, wherever, and however you want. You don’t always have the opportunity or time to peel a pineapple or prepare a fruit salad, and that’s when such a healthy, fruity snack comes in very handy.
5th Season uses a unique and modern process to quickly freeze-dry the fruit. This preserves the fruit’s shape, aroma, flavor, and nutritional value.
They select juicy, ripe, and flavorful fresh fruit that they freeze very quickly to preserve all the goodness of the fruit. Then the fruit pieces are gently warmed (but not too warm) and vacuum packed. This way, you can enjoy the benefits of fresh fruit without worrying about shelf life or seasonality. Convenient, right?!
Moreover, 5th Season actively supports local farmers to grow sustainably rather than just survive, thanks to their partnership with Farm Africa.
By enjoying 5th Season’s Fruit Bites, you not only take care of your own health but also contribute to a more sustainable and balanced world.
Snack in the spotlight: Fruit Bites with freeze-dried fruit
The cheerful Fruit Bites from 5th Season deliver 100% natural fruit to you without any hassle. They come in 4 different flavors, each helping you meet the recommended daily fruit portions:
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Pineapple: tropical, cheerful pineapple in a convenient and filling portion. Delicious on the go, but also great to add to your summer drinks or as surprising sprinkles on a healthy ice cream
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Mango and Raspberry: never change a winning team! Mango and raspberry work wonderfully together, combining soft sweetness with a slightly tart touch.
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Strawberries: who can resist deliciously sweet and summery strawberries? With this Fruit Bite, you can enjoy that summery flavor anytime with 100% strawberries.
- Fruit Salad: can’t decide or just want everything at once? Then the fruit salad version is your ideal snack! You get a fruit party to satisfy that fruit craving.
Why are 5th Season’s fruit snacks included in the JustBite assortment?
As a snack, you have to really impress to pass JustBite’s strict selection. Every snack undergoes an extensive selection process, where we place great importance on the ingredients, composition, and taste of the snacks. We’re happy to share the reasons why 5th Season’s Fruit Bites passed our test with flying colors.
Ingredients
We can be very brief and concise about the ingredients. 5th Season’s snacks contain (organic) fruit that is carefully freeze-dried. Period.
These snacks are pure in their simplicity. You can be sure no additives were added. What you see is what you get.
Composition
The fruit snacks are low in calories and the fruits retain more than 90% of their nutritional value. These fruity pouches can help you get enough servings of fruit every day.
But that’s not all. The Fruit Bites also meet several health claims that are very important to JustBite, namely:
High fiber content
Fiber plays a very important role in a healthy diet. It keeps you feeling full longer, supports a healthy gut flora, and helps prevent many chronic diseases. A snack high in dietary fiber is therefore a good choice. This way, you’re less likely to get hungry again quickly and it’s easier to reach your recommended daily fiber intake.
No added sugars
No sugars were added to 5th Season’s Fruit Bites. They only contain naturally occurring sugars. This, combined with the high fiber content, makes these snacks a balanced choice as a snack.
100% gluten-free
If you choose a gluten-free diet or want to avoid gluten occasionally, the Fruit Bites are definitely a good choice. You can enjoy a healthy snack without having to wonder if it contains gluten. There is absolutely no gluten in them, you can count on that.
Vegan
All 5th Season snacks are suitable for people who choose a vegan diet. They contain no animal products at all. So if you are vegan or occasionally choose vegan options for health reasons, you can enjoy these fruit snacks with peace of mind.
Taste
Taste remains the most important criterion for a snack. And our taste panel has confirmed that the Fruit Bites taste really great!
The Fruit Bites really taste like fruit and have no artificial flavor or strange texture. When you open the package and close your eyes to let your nose do its work, you feel like you’re in an orchard full of fresh, ripe fruit. There is also a tasty variation between crunchy fruit pieces and softer ones.
Conclusion
Meeting your daily recommended fruit intake has never been as easy and fun as with 5th Season’s Fruit Bites!
You can enjoy the taste of fresh fruit throughout the seasons in a convenient and healthy snack, ideal for on the go or when you’re in a hurry.
In short, a cheerful, delicious, and healthy dose of fruit that young and old will love.
Discover 5th Season’s snacks in our JustBite snack boxes for the office and be pleasantly surprised!