Frucare: The smartest choice for orange slices... or should you dry them yourself?

Some catering businesses are considering drying orange slices themselves. But is it as beneficial as it seems?

We have thoroughly calculated the costs of drying yourself and compared them with the advantages of our ready-to-use dried slices.

The result is clear: Frucare is not only more cost-effective, but also much more efficient.

The real cost of drying orange slices yourself:

Drying your own slices sounds simple, but the hidden costs quickly add up. Here’s what’s involved:

1. Raw material costs

• Fresh oranges cost an average of €2.90 per kg .
• After 5% waste (heads and ends) and a yield of only 10% leftover dried product, you ultimately pay €30.50 per kg of dried slices .

2. Labor costs

• Cutting and drying slices yourself takes time: on average 1.5 hours per kg .
• At an hourly rate of €42.50 for a chef, this increases to €63.75 per kg .

3. Energy costs

• A drying oven has to be on for a long time and uses a lot of energy.
• Costs: €10.00 per kg.

4. Depreciation of drying oven

• Drying oven: €500 , depreciated over 5 years, with a production of 1 kg per month (12 kg per year).
• This amounts to €8.33 per kg .

Total cost for self-drying: €112.61 per kg

This excludes other inconveniences such as the loss of space due to a dehydrator and the need for airtight jars for storage.

Why Frucare is a smart choice:

Our perfectly dried orange slices cost only €51.88 for 500g (excl. 6% VAT) .
That is €103.76 per kilogram , including:

• Convenient airtight packaging: No hassle with storage.
• Consistent quality: Each slice is perfectly dried, without deviations.
• Time saving: Your chef can focus on more important tasks.
• Unique varieties: In addition to orange, Frucare offers exclusive options such as red pitahaya, blood orange and mini pineapple.
• No shipping costs for low order amounts .

More benefits of Frucare:

1. Space saving: No dehydrator needed, so more work space in your kitchen.
2. Free promotion: Our slices create beautiful cocktails that bartenders and guests love to share on social media. Free word of mouth!
3. Reliability: Always delivered in the right quantities, on time, and ready to use.

Conclusion: Choose convenience and quality

Drying yourself may seem advantageous, but with the hidden costs and loss of time, Frucare is clearly the smarter choice. We provide the perfect orange slices, so you can focus on what is really important:
Provide your guests with an unforgettable experience. 🍹✨

👉 Order your Frucare slices today and experience the difference!

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