Green fruits and their applications in the food industry

Today, a wide variety of green fruits are used in food production. Whether for their flavor or nutritional properties, they are protagonists of multiple segments in the industry. Explore their diverse uses.

The ABC of green fruits

This type of fruit usually has a high nutritional content. In particular, they contribute considerable amounts of antioxidants to the diet of those who consume them. But their advantages are not limited to this attribute; they also offer a wide variety of flavors and textures. This includes the familiar apples and pears, tropical fruits such as the popular avocado or other very exotic ones, such as custard apple or noni (Forrest, 2022).

Thus, these fruits are used in a variety of ways in the food industry. They are both an end product and an ingredient in the production of processed foods. For example, baby purees contain apples, pears and avocados because they are easily digestible; moreover, they are full of nutrients (Grand View Research, 2023). Let's look in detail at how the main green fruits are used in food production.

Green apple

Apples are rich in fiber, vitamin C, beta-carotene and antioxidants, and are low in calories. They are also a commonly produced fruit around the world. Their availability and convenience make them a growing end-product. In fact, the fresh apples and pears (another green fruit) segment is expected to exhibit a compound annual growth rate of 4.3% between 2022 and 2028 in the United States (Grand View Research, 2022).

Likewise, applesauce in preparations such as snacks, yogurts, desserts, bakery and baby food are also part of processed products (Grand View Research, 2023).

Avocado

It is considered a star among green fruits; this is thanks to the fact that avocado has an outstanding nutritional content (Roshan, 2023):

• Great source of monosaturated fats.
• Rich in potassium, fiber, as well as vitamins A, B, C, E and K.
• Contains antioxidants and phytochemicals.
• Helps regulate cholesterol levels; thus, it combats the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Therefore, its growth within the food industry is linked to the interests of healthy consumption. Today, avocado is a central ingredient in prepared foods such as salads, entrees and even milkshakes (Roshan, 2023).

Acidic green fruits

Lime

It is juicy and rich in vitamin C. It has a higher sugar content compared to lemons, as well as slightly less citric acid. It is especially used to accentuate other flavors in food and beverages. It should be noted that its main application is in the form of juice to make various non-alcoholic beverages.

They are also popular as end products, as they are part of traditional recipes of different cuisines. This is the case of typical Indian, Thai, Vietnamese and Mexican dishes (Allied Market Research, 2023).

Kiwi

It has high amounts of vitamin C, antioxidants and fiber, which provide positive health effects. It is found in the industry as an end product and ingredient for jams, sauces, ice cream and prepared salads (Allied Market Research, 2023).

This is how this type of fruit is used in the food industry with great versatility thanks to its unique flavor and nutritional contributions.

Bibliographic references

• Allied Market Research. (2023). Lime market by type (Key Lime, Persian Lime, Kaffir Lime, Desert Lime, Otros), by Application (Food Beverages, Others) and by Distribution Channel (Online, Offline): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032.

• Allied Market Research. (2023). Kiwifruit Market by Application (Direct Consumption, Jams, Sauces, Ice Cream, Salads, Others) and by Distribution Channel (In-Store, Out-of-Store): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032.

• Forrest, C. (2022). The 17 best green fruits. Clean eating kitchen.

• Grand View Research. (2022). Fresh fruit market size, share and trend analysis report by product (apples and pears, bananas, berries and grapes, citrus, watermelon and melon, mangos and guavas, pineapples), by distribution channel, by region and forecast by segment, 2022 - 2028.

• Grand View Research. (2023). The U.S. fruit purees market: size, share and trends, by product (apple, mango, banana, strawberry, plum, pear, peach, blended), by application (beverage, bakery, snack, baby food) and forecast by segment, 2023 - 2030.

• Roshan, D. (2023). Avocados Market by Type (Hass, Fuerte, Ettinger, Pinkerton), by Application (HoReCa , , Supplements, Pharma Industry, Households, Others) and by Distribution Channel (Hypermarkets/supermarkets, Departmental Stores, Online Channels, Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032. Allied Market