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Good News! Bella Viva now has a Face Book page where you can get the latest updates of what’s going on in the orchards.

Some of the great things about following Bella Viva Orchards on Face Book is that you will be among the first to get the updates form Bella Viva. Currently I mentioned on Bella Viva’s new profile some of the newest products Bella Viva has come up with and will soon put online. Another great thing is that you will easily be able to communicate with us. Can’t wait to hear your thought and questions!

Michael Colombo
Bella Viva Orchards, Inc.

Sun Dried Pears

Drying pears is a fairly simple process. After the pears are sliced, they are protected from oxidation. Sulphur dioxide works as a powerful antioxidant to prevent oxygen molecules from bonding to the fruit’s vitamins and other beneficial properties.

The natural compound sulphur is placed in a small pot and lit on fire which creates Sulphur Dioxide. Sulphur Dioxide is still hungry for one more oxygen molecule. This oxygen-hungry compound will allow these pears to dry in the sun for 4-5 days as it absorbs the oxygen molecules that try to oxidize the fruit.

We have also developed a way to dry pears naturally. Usually when drying fruit naturally, you will run into oxidation issues and the fruit will turn brown and loose flavor. A proprietary process, developed here at Bella Viva Orchards, has allowed us to dry pears with out any preservative and they taste fantastic!

Here is a little secret: If you keep your dried fruit in an airtight container and store in a refrigerator. It will likely last much longer than the 90 days shelf life it is given.