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You don't just waltz into the JustBite range as a nutritious snack. You need to meet a number of strict selection criteria before you're allowed to pop up in our boxes!
That's why, in our snack reviews, we love introducing you to our snacks in more detail. We also share our findings and the reasons why we selected them.
This time, the snacks facing our strict judgement are the freeze-dried fruit snacks from 5th Season!
5th Season, Let's Get Fruity
The brand 5th Season has a very clear mission: getting more people to eat fruit more often, thanks to handy snacks that are genuinely nutritious and made from 100% fruit.
This makes fruit more accessible, giving you your daily dose whenever, wherever and however you like. After all, you don't always have the time or opportunity to peel a pineapple or prep a fruit salad, and that's when a nutritious, fruity snack really comes in handy.
5th Season uses a unique and modern process to quickly freeze-dry the fruit. This means the fruit keeps its shape, aroma, flavour and nutritional value.
They select juicy, ripe and flavourful fresh fruit, which they freeze very quickly to preserve all its goodness. The pieces of fruit are then gently warmed (but not too much) and vacuum-packed. This way, you get to enjoy the benefits of fresh fruit without worrying about storage time or season. Handy, right?!
On top of that, 5th Season actively helps local farmers grow in a more sustainable way, rather than just get by, thanks to their partnership with Farm Africa.
So by enjoying the Fruit Bites from 5th Season, you're not just doing something good for yourself — you're also doing your bit for a more sustainable and more balanced world.
Snack in the spotlight: Fruit Bites with freeze-dried fruit
The cheerful Fruit Bites from 5th Season bring you 100% natural fruit, no fuss involved. They come in 4 different flavours, each helping you hit your recommended daily fruit intake:
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Pineapple: tropical, cheerful pineapple in a handy, satisfying portion. Great on the go, but also lovely stirred into your summer drinks or as a surprising topping on a more nutritious 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 hint of tartness.
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Strawberries: who can resist deliciously sweet, summery strawberries? With this Fruit Bite, you can enjoy that summery taste anytime, with 100% strawberries.
- Fruit Salad: can't decide, or just fancy a bit of everything at once? Then the fruit salad version is your ideal snack! A little fruit party to satisfy that fruit craving.
Why are 5th Season's fruit snacks part of the JustBite range?
A snack really has to bring its A-game to make it through JustBite's strict selection. Every snack goes through an extensive selection process, where we pay close attention to the ingredients, composition and taste of the snacks. Here's why the Fruit Bites from 5th Season passed our test with flying colours.
Ingredients
When it comes to ingredients, we can keep this short and sweet. 5th Season's snacks contain (organic) fruit that's carefully freeze-dried. Full stop.
These snacks are pure and simple. You can be sure nothing extra has been added. What you see is what you get.
Composition
The fruit snacks are low in calories and the fruit retains more than 90% of its nutritional value. That means these fruity little bags can help you get enough fruit servings every day.
But that's not all. The Fruit Bites also tick a number of health boxes that matter a lot to JustBite, namely:
High fibre content
Fibre plays a really important role in a more nutritious diet. It keeps you feeling fuller for longer, supports a healthier gut flora and helps prevent all kinds of chronic conditions. A snack that's rich in dietary fibre is definitely a smart choice. It means you're less likely to get hungry again quickly and it's easier to hit your recommended daily fibre intake.
No added sugars
No sugars have been added to 5th Season's Fruit Bites. They only contain naturally occurring sugars. Combined with the high fibre content, this makes these snacks a well-balanced choice for a between-meal bite.
100% gluten-free
Following a gluten-free diet, or just fancy cutting out gluten every now and then? Then the Fruit Bites are definitely a good choice, letting you enjoy a more nutritious snack without wondering whether it contains gluten. There's absolutely no gluten in these, guaranteed.
Vegan
All of 5th Season's snacks are suitable for people following a vegan diet. They contain no animal-derived products whatsoever. So whether you're vegan or just go for vegan options now and then, you can enjoy these fruit snacks with total peace of mind.
Taste
Taste is still the most important criterion for any snack. And our taste panel found that the Fruit Bites really nail it!
The Fruit Bites genuinely taste like fruit with no artificial flavour or odd texture. Open the pack, close your eyes and let your nose take over, and you'll feel like you're standing in an orchard full of fresh, ripe fruit. There's also a tasty variation between crunchy fruit pieces and softer ones.
Conclusion
Hitting your recommended daily fruit intake has never been this easy or this fun, thanks to the Fruit Bites from 5th Season!
Whatever the season, you get to enjoy the taste of fresh fruit in a handy, more nutritious snack, perfect for on the go or when time's tight.
In short, a cheerful, delicious and more nutritious dose of fruit that young and old alike will love.
Discover 5th Season's snacks in our JustBite office snack boxes and treat yourself to a pleasant surprise!