Fruit puree has a long history dating back to the traditional culinary practices of various cultures around the world. Since time immemorial, people have used mashing and cooking methods to transform fruits into a smooth, easy-to-eat texture.
What is fruit puree?
Fruit puree is a food that consists of mashing fruits until a smooth and homogeneous texture is obtained. This technique is used to make the most of the fruit’s flavour and nutrients. Another of its uses can be to create a base or ingredient in various culinary recipes. In the case of the LES VERGERS BOIRON brand, they have deep-frozen fruit puree to meet the needs of cooks.
Benefits and nutritional value of fruit purée
Fruit puree is a great way to get the most out of the nutrients and benefits of fresh fruit. Here are some of the reasons why fruit puree is a valuable addition to any diet:
- High in vitamins and minerals. Fruits are rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals essential for health, such as vitamin C, potassium and folate.
- Rich in antioxidants. Fruits contain antioxidants, which reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
- Source of fibre. The dietary fibre present in these foods is important for digestive health. This helps regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
- Easy to digest. Pureed fruit is also smooth and easy to digest. This makes it suitable for people with gastrointestinal problems or difficulty chewing solid foods.
Types of purees
Fruit purées offer a range of flavours and textures, allowing for an infinite variety of combinations and uses in the kitchen. Here are a few types.
Fruit coulis
This variant is usually used as decoration for dishes or to add a fruity flavour to a product. Codina Foods, as distributors of the horeca channel, has LES VERGERS BOIRON More than two hundred references among which red, orchard or tropical fruits stand out. All of them without added flavourings, gelling or thickening agents.
Deep-frozen fruit purees
They are made with 100% natural products or with added sugars. They have no colourings, preservatives or thickeners, which makes them a perfect choice for inclusion in different diets.
They are purées that are preserved after defrosting (between 10 and 15 days). In addition, they come in a wide variety of flavours, such as red fruits, orchard, tropical or citrus fruits.
Concentrated preparations
They have a more intense flavour than other purees. This is done with a low-temperature vacuum concentration method, which provides rich and powerful aromas. This results in a product rich in flavour and texture, ideal for various uses in chocolate/confectionery, ice cream or to enhance all your desserts.
At Codina Foods we have four citrus flavours: lemon, mandarin, orange and blood orange.
Culinary uses of frozen fruit purée
Fruit puree is a versatile ingredient in the kitchen, which can be used in a variety of sweet and savoury recipes.
Desserts
- Pie fillings. Fruit puree can be used as a filling for pies, adding flavour and moisture. For example, applesauce is excellent for filling puff pastry.
- Sauces and coulis. Mixed with a little sugar, fruit puree makes a delicious sauce or coulis to pour over dishes.
- Mousses and creams. Adding puree to mousses, creams or custards gives a fresh, natural flavour.
Breakfasts
- Smoothies and shakes. This food is ideal for adding flavour, sweetness and nutrients to shakes and smoothies.
- Yogurts. Adding this fruit blend to yoghurts, oatmeal or granola is an option for a healthy and flavourful breakfast or snack.
Sauces for main dishes
- Meat sauces. Mixing puree with spices and herbs is a delicious creation to accompany grilled or roasted meats. For example, a cranberry sauce for turkey.
- Marinades and marinades. Fruit puree can be used as a base for marinades. This adds flavour and moisture to meat or fish.
Drinks
- Cocktails and drinks. The puree can also be used to make cocktails or drinks. For example, a strawberry daiquiri or a mango mojito.
- Infusions and teas. Mixing this food with hot or cold tea infusions produces an aromatic and tasty drink.
Premium fruit puree
LES VERGERS BOIRON is a French company that has become a world reference in deep-frozen fruit purees for the catering industry. With more than 75 years of experience, they have created frozen fruit purees for confectioners, chefs and bartenders. This is thanks to their extensive catalogue with more than 70 flavours 100% of natural origin and made with high quality gourmet products.
In 1970, the first deep-frozen purees were marketed as a revolution in confectionery. Years later, in 1997, the “purées gourmandes” were launched. And in 2021, thanks to its latest novelties, LES VERGERS BOIRON has become a gastronomic reference.
At Codina Foods, through our retail distribution, we offer fruit purees of the highest quality.
