Fruit-based fillings: as well as adding sweetness, fruit pastes are used for functional and health benefits. For example, plums contain sorbitol, which provides subtle sweetness and can boost the fiber content of cookies. Figs are rich in gallic acid, while dates contain high levels of chlorogenic acid and procatechuic acid. Fruit-based fillings contain gelling agents such as alginates.
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Fruit-based fillings: as well as adding sweetness, fruit pastes are used for functional and health benefits. For example, plums contain sorbitol, which provides subtle sweetness and can boost the fiber content of cookies. Figs are rich in gallic acid, while dates contain high levels of chlorogenic acid and procatechuic acid. Fruit-based fillings contain gelling agents such as alginates.
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