Fruut

What's in the box: A box would likely hold a selection of Fruut's dried apple chips, flavoured apple sticks and apple and nut mixes, but the site does not say what a box contains.

Fruut is a Portuguese brand of dried fruit snacks made from apples grown in its own orchards in Viseu. The company says it has worked with fruit for more than 50 years. Its method is simple: it washes, peels and slices the fruit, then dries it in hot air ovens at up to 80 degrees, with no added sugar or preservatives. The range is built around apple. There are plain chips in green and red apple, an apple and cinnamon version, apple sticks flavoured with strawberry or lemon using natural aroma, and two mixes that pair apple cubes with peanuts or with almond and coconut. The brand openly says its fruit may not look perfect, which suggests it uses produce that is cosmetically imperfect but fine to eat. The site does not explain how a subscription works. It gives no box sizes, delivery frequency or prices, and it does not say whether you can choose flavours, so check those details before you sign up. The product line is also narrow. If you are not keen on apple, there is little here for you. On the plus side, the ingredient lists are short and the claims are modest and specific, which is refreshing for snacks. If you live in Portugal and want a steady supply of simple fruit snacks from a local producer, Fruut is worth a look.