Fruit leather or roll-up ingredients
Fruit leather, also known as a fruit roll-up, is a chewy, concentrated fruit snack made by pureeing fruit, spreading it thin, and dehydrating it until pliable. It's a simple, portable treat made primarily from fruit, often with a small amount of sweetener or lemon juice to preserve color and flavor. This snack has roots in various cultures, from Persian lavashak to American homemade or commercial versions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Fruit leather is high in carbohydrates, primarily from natural fruit sugars, and provides a quick energy boost. It is a good source of dietary fiber and certain vitamins like Vitamin C and potassium, with a typical serving containing around 100-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 19 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 15 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10% DV |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 4% DV |
| Iron | 2% DV |
Per 1 strip (approx. 20 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes fruit leather unique is its transformation of fresh fruit into a shelf-stable, concentrated form without preservatives, preserving much of the fruit's nutritional value. It's a classic example of a traditional preservation method that's both practical and delicious.
