Candied Fruit Tropical Mix Cubes,La Alteña®
A colorful blend of candied tropical fruits and red berries, marketed under the La Alteña® brand, consisting of diced pineapple, kiwi, mango and strawberry combined with whole red cranberries. The fruits undergo a candying process with sucrose, developing a soft, chewy texture, pronounced sweetness and improved preservation. Its variety of colors, flavors and textures makes it particularly attractive for bakery, pastry, confectionery and snacking applications.
Ingredients
Diced pineapple, kiwi, mango and strawberry; whole red cranberries; sucrose (added sugars), citric acid, sulfur dioxide and added colors.
Organoleptic Properties
A colorful fruit blend consisting of approximately 6 mm diced pieces and whole red cranberries, with a glossy appearance and varied coloration characteristic of its individual components. Texture is soft, firm and chewy, with slight surface moisture typical of candied fruit. Flavor is predominantly sweet and fruity, complemented by mild acidity that helps balance the overall profile. The individual fruits contribute tropical, citrus-like and red-fruit notes.
Suggested Uses
Particularly suitable for bakery, pastry and confectionery, including fruit cakes, sweet breads, muffins, cookies, cakes, chocolates and bars. It can also be incorporated into granola, cereals, nut-and-seed mixes, yogurt, oatmeal and bowls.
It may be used as a topping for ice cream, gelato and desserts, for cake decoration, chocolate and pastry fillings, sweet boards or direct consumption as a snack. Its small diced format promotes even distribution throughout doughs and mixes, while the whole cranberries provide visual and textural contrast.
Format
1 Kg cylindrical PET jar (CIL). Blend of approximately 6 mm diced pineapple, kiwi, mango and strawberry with whole red cranberries.
Storage and Handling
Store in a cool, dry place protected from direct light and heat sources. Keep the PET jar properly closed to minimize environmental moisture absorption and protect the product from external contaminants. Avoid elevated temperatures and significant humidity fluctuations, which may promote stickiness, clumping or undesirable texture changes. Always handle with clean, dry utensils.
Quality and Selection Criteria
The mix should contain identifiable fruit pieces with characteristic coloration, a clean fruity aroma and a firm, chewy texture. Diced fruit should remain relatively uniform in distribution, while cranberries should remain predominantly whole. Avoid product showing fermentation, abnormal moisture, foreign odors, excessive crystallization, visible contamination or mold.
Labeling for Sale in Mexico
As this product is prepackaged in a 1 Kg PET jar, labeling for sale to the final consumer in Mexico must comply with the applicable provisions of NOM-051-SCFI/SSA1-2010.
According to the specified formulation and nutritional profile for this product, the front label must display the applicable Mexican warning seals:
EXCESO CALORÍAS
EXCESO AZÚCARES
These warnings must follow the design, placement, dimensions and other requirements established under Mexican regulations, including the SECRETARÍA DE SALUD identification. The ingredient list and nutritional declaration must also appropriately reflect the presence of added sugars, added colors, citric acid and sulfur dioxide.
Origin
Global Ingredients, Blended in Mexico.
The candying process incorporates sugars into fruit tissue, reducing available water and developing a denser, sweeter and more shelf-stable texture than fresh fruit. This Tropical Mix combines pineapple, kiwi, mango, strawberry and red cranberry, bringing tropical and mildly tart profiles together in a single blend. Citric acid contributes to acidity adjustment, while sulfur dioxide is used in processed fruit to support preservation and help control undesirable color changes. Because the product contains added sucrose, it should be considered a fruit-based confectionery product rather than nutritionally equivalent to fresh fruit.
