Preserved Fruits Blog

Stages of the production of candied fruits: the natural pollination

The production of candied fruits involves different stages, the first ones taking place, as expected, in the natural environment: sowing, pruning, pollination, harvest… We are going to tell you how (and when) natural pollination of the fruit trees is carried out. It is one of the most fascinating stages for those of us who love natural environment, so we want to explain here to encourage our customers to trust in the quality of our products.

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Lazaya’s candied fruits: a sweet tour from tree to table

Candied fruits are star products for Christmas but also for Ramadan, the month of fasting and feasting together for Muslims all over the world. But little else is known of this natural colorful candy that decorates the desserts of the most endearing holdays of the year or add the topping on the birthday cake of thousands of people everywhere in the planet.
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Certified preserved fruit: main accreditations and how they can be achieved…

Quality control and meeting international standards allow customers to rely on Lazaya's certified preserved fruit.Certified preserved fruit is the guarantee that a good job in growing and processing the fruit to turn it into exquisite sweet products has been done… The regulations on hygiene and food safety are responsible for setting the minimum requirements in each country or economic zone (in Spain, EU regulations are followed). But, in addition, preserved fruit manufacturers can prove that they are above these requirements through certain international certifications, most of them common to all types of food.
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Preservative-free candied fruits: are they technically feasible…?

Comparing in the supermarket different brands of candied fruit without preservatives or artificial colors in the supermarket.Is it possible to make preservative-free candied fruits? What is the role of preservatives in preserved fruit…? As growers, makers and suppliers of preserved fruit with a long experience in the business and totally involved in the quality of our products, let us solve these questions about the use of natural and chemical preservatives in candied fruits that you or your customers may have.

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Gluten-free preserved fruit: a key to set up appart from competitors

Lazaya's different presentations of gluten-free preserved fruit to meet our clients demands.Does gluten-free preserved fruit exist? So, does raw fruit have gluten…? There are usual doubts about gluten you may have had… Maybe some of your clients have asked you these questions… If so, you will have a thorough explanation to bring to your most demanding clients from now on… But let’s start with the basics…
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