gweneddk Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I was super sick last night and went to wal-mart to buy bananas and a couple other things. While there I came across these "Buddy Fruits" that looked like they'd be easy on my tummy http://www.buddyfruits.com/#products I bought one packet of apple banana puree with ingredients: apple, banana, concentrated apple juice, lemon juice So I think that would probably be ok. The "pure fruit bites" on the other hand: Fruit extracts (apple and carob's sugars), apple juice concentrate, apple puree concentrate, orange juice concentrate, lemon juice concentrate, natural orange flavor, fruit pectin, coconut oil, carnauba wax. The front of the package says "100% Fruits* Nothing Else!" *all our ingredients come from fruits I didn't realize the fruit bites were basically fruit snacks, I thought they were dried apples flavored with orange juice. However, I thought that the puree or fruit bites might be good for people doing long runs/endurance exercise as an alternative to gels or energy bites, so I figured I'd ask on here and see what you guys think. I don't intend on buying them again, but they got me through a rough patch with my tummy so I'm not worried about it at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Maryann Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I just saw the Buddy Fruit at Wal-Mart and thought they would be great to flavor plain seltzer with. They come in a 2 oz. squeeze bag with a twist cap, and would be much more convenient at work than whole citrus for the same purpose. I don't think I'd have it plain. Juice is juice and is only to be used as flavoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gweneddk Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 It's not juice, it's more like applesauce or baby food consistency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 They're pretty much fruit purees, yep. I get them for my kiddos all the time. They wouldn't be a good everyday snack choice, but could come in handy for running or sick tummies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Maryann Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 So, would they stir into seltzer, or are they too thick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beets Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 It's essentially baby food. I don't think they would stir into seltzer, no--not at all. Another mom and I are always dreaming up a reusable pouch for apple/fruit purées. Those pouches are so handy, but so wasteful. Would be so easy to make your own if you had the reusable pouch. My kids LOVE one brand's beet, banana and blueberry combo. I've tasted it and it's pretty good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Im using a similar thing to flavour my Kombucha, will see how it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjena Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I swear I've seen reusable pouches for fruit purees, Beets. Can't remember where, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjena Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I don't remember which I saw in a store, but there seem to be a bunch of options on Amazon. The first one would be a great option to replace GU's for running! Not that my old knees can do that anymore... http://www.amazon.com/Beaba-Babypote-Reusable-Squeeze-Pouch/dp/B004DS14B4/ref=sr_1_2?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1371052363&sr=1-2&keywords=fruit+puree+pouches http://www.amazon.com/Little-Green-Pouch-4-pack/dp/B00AM5NTIS/ref=pd_sim_ba_3 http://www.amazon.com/Squooshi-Reusable-Food-Pouch-pack/dp/B00AWJHB5G/ref=pd_sim_ba_4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beets Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Interesting! I wonder if it has a funky taste. I make applesauce a lot and it'd be so easy to throw in some other flavors--and way cheaper than the little organic applesauce pouches I occasionally buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Beets - it pretty much tastes like whatever's in it. My kids really like the raspberry and coconut milk one, and the apple and strawberry one. And all of the fruit snacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beets Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Robin, thanks but I meant the silicon reusable pouch. We get the pouches all the time. I just hate how wasteful the packaging is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Of course you do. I totally knew that. That's what I was talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdlb111 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I buy the buddy snacks for myself for when I'm having a bad tummy day....sometimes I share with the kids lol. And they do have re-usuable silicone containers....we have quite a few and use them for applesauce and smoothies for the kids when we are eating on the go. http://thesilico.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Christensen Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 I always have at least one yummy baby food pouch on hand as part of my paleo-on-the-go emergency stash. So right now I have a butternut squash one, a packet of sea snacks, a pouch of wild salmon, and almond butter packets in my purse. I usually have a Larabar in there as well. If I am ever in a pinch they make a great meal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmen Cosentino Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 They're pretty much fruit purees, yep. I get them for my kiddos all the time. They wouldn't be a good everyday snack choice, but could come in handy for running or sick tummies I just bought these last night randomly at BJ's. I wanted to try them during my long runs. I'm running a marathon in a few weeks. Tomorrow I have a 18-20 mile run. Would this be something good to use during a long run? I've never used gu or anything before, but know my body needs something mid long run. Thoughts? Has anyone used this during running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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