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Sweetened Citrus Slices

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Trader Joe's Sweetened Dried Lemon Slices Make the Tart Fruit Palatable

— November 3, 2017 — Lifestyle
Snacking on a whole slice of lemon is likely to make one's entire face pucker from the sourness, but Trader Joe’s Sweetened Dried Lemon Slices offer a different experience. As the American grocery store chain notes: "We’ve found a sweet solution to this citrus conundrum: sweeten the slices, dry them to a delectably balanced level of moisture."

The tart slices of lemon are sweetened with cane sugar and air-dried. Even so, Trader Joe's notes that the citrus slices are actually still soft and chewy in texture, making it possible to eat the rind and all as part of a snack.

As well as being able to snack on the whole dried lemon rounds right out of the bag, one may also use them to adorn everything from baked goods to beverage glasses.
Trend Themes
1. Sweetened Dried Fruit - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new variations of sweetened dried fruit to appeal to different taste preferences and dietary needs.
2. Alternative Snack Options - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative snack options that provide a unique taste and texture experience, similar to Trader Joe's sweetened dried lemon slices.
3. Edible Fruit Decorations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of sweetened dried fruit slices as edible decorations for baked goods, beverages, and other food items.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Bring sweetened dried fruit products to market that cater to the growing demand for healthy and convenient snacks.
2. Bakery and Confectionery - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sweetened dried fruit slices as unique and flavorful toppings or mix-ins for baked goods and confections.
3. Product Packaging - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop packaging solutions that preserve the texture and flavor of sweetened dried fruit slices while enhancing their visual appeal for consumers.
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