Dried Tropical Fruit Mix | Mango Pineapple Papaya

When you’re shopping for a tropical dried fruit mix with food allergies in mind, a multi-ingredient product requires a producer who handles every component under the same allergen-safe conditions. Gerbs Dried Tropical Fruit Mix is made entirely in our family-owned, dedicated allergen-free facility in Johnston, Rhode Island, a facility that has never handled gluten, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, dairy, eggs, sesame, or any of the 14 major allergens. No co-packers. No shared equipment. Every ingredient is processed and blended by our own trained staff. That is the Gerbs Guarantee.

This mix brings together three tropical powerhouses: mango, pineapple, and papaya, all sweetened for a vibrant, sun-drenched flavor profile. Mango (Mangifera indica) contributes floral sweetness and vitamin C. Pineapple (Ananas comosus) adds bright acidity and that signature tropical tang with bromelain enzyme activity. Papaya (Carica papaya) brings a softer, musky sweetness and papain enzyme content. Together, they create a trio that is both nutritionally interesting and genuinely delicious.

The tropical mix is one of the most versatile dried fruit products in the Gerbs line, equally at home as a standalone snack, a smoothie bowl topping, a granola add-in, or a baking ingredient. All three components are sweetened with cane sugar for a consistently enjoyable eating experience.

The Dried Tropical Fruit Mix is a three-fruit blend combining sweetened dried mango, pineapple, and papaya, three of the most widely consumed tropical fruits in the world, each contributing a distinct flavor and nutritional profile. Mango (Mangifera indica) provides floral sweetness and provitamin A carotenoids. Pineapple (Ananas comosus) adds bright acidity and bromelain enzyme content. Papaya (Carica papaya) contributes a softer, musky sweetness and papain enzyme activity. All three are native to the Americas or Asia and are now grown extensively across tropical regions globally. Each component is sweetened with cane sugar and processed in Gerbs’ dedicated allergen-free facility. The mix is designed to deliver the full tropical fruit experience, variety, color, and nutritional breadth, in every handful.

Vitamin C from Three Tropical Sources

All three components, mango, pineapple, and papaya, are meaningful sources of vitamin C. USDA FoodData Central data: fresh papaya (61.8 mg/100g), fresh pineapple (47.8 mg/100g), fresh mango (36.4 mg/100g). Combined in a mix, they deliver a strong contribution to daily vitamin C intake supporting immune function, collagen synthesis, and antioxidant protection.

Digestive Enzymes (Bromelain and Papain)

Pineapple contributes bromelain and papaya contributes papain, two distinct proteolytic enzymes that have been studied for their potential role in protein digestion. While heat and drying reduce enzymatic activity, trace levels persist in dried forms of both fruits.

Provitamin A (Beta-Carotene)

Mango (445 µg/100g) and papaya (274 µg/100g) are both significant sources of beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A for vision, immune function, and skin health. The tropical mix delivers provitamin A from two independent fruit sources.

Potassium

All three fruits contribute potassium, mango (168 mg/100g), papaya (182 mg/100g), and pineapple (109 mg/100g). The combined mix provides a meaningful contribution to daily potassium intake for fluid balance and blood pressure regulation.

Nutritional Variety

A mixed-fruit product inherently delivers a broader range of micronutrients than any single-fruit option, combining the beta-carotene of mango and papaya, the manganese of pineapple, and the PAC-type polyphenols across all three fruits. As with all foods, individual results may vary. Gerbs makes no medical claims.

Serving Size: 1 oz (28g) | Calories: 79 | Total Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 3mg | Total Carbohydrate: 20g | Dietary Fiber: 1.4g | Total Sugars: 17g (includes added sugar) | Protein: 0.4g | Potassium: 77mg | Vitamin C: 8mg (9% DV) | Manganese: 0.25mg (11% DV)

Values are approximate averages based on the mango/pineapple/papaya blend ratio. Actual values may vary by batch.

The Tropical Fruit Mix is vivid and fragrant, with the distinct flavor signatures of three tropical fruits present in every handful. Mango provides floral sweetness and depth. Pineapple contributes sharp, acidic brightness. Papaya adds a softer, musky sweetness that rounds out the blend. All three are chewy with slight stickiness from the cane sugar. The combination is balanced, no single fruit dominates, making the mix more satisfying than any individual component alone.

Mango, Pineapple, Papaya, Cane Sugar, Citric Acid.

Straight Snacking

The three-fruit blend delivers a vivid tropical snacking experience that is more interesting than any single component. Each handful provides slightly different combinations of mango, pineapple, and papaya, keeping the snacking experience from becoming monotonous. This is a high-flavor, high-satisfaction snack that packs well for travel, outdoor activities, and school lunches.

Smoothie Bowls

Scatter the tropical mix over acai or mango smoothie bowl bases for a visually colorful, flavor-layered topping that requires no preparation. The three fruit colors, golden mango, pale pineapple, peach-orange papaya, create visual appeal alongside their combined flavor contributions. Add just before serving to preserve texture.

Oatmeal

Stir the tropical mix into hot oatmeal for a tropical-themed breakfast that requires no fresh fruit. The combination of mango’s floral sweetness, pineapple’s acid brightness, and papaya’s mellow tropical note transforms plain oatmeal into something genuinely interesting. Pair with coconut milk instead of water for the full tropical effect.

Baking

Fold the mix into tropical muffins, quick breads, and granola bars. The three-fruit combination delivers complexity that a single-fruit addition cannot, the pineapple’s acidity balances the sweetness of mango and papaya, producing baked goods with more nuanced tropical flavor. Particularly effective in tropical granola bars and hummingbird cake variations.

Store Gerbs Dried Tropical Fruit Mix in a cool, dry place in an airtight container. Unopened, it keeps for up to 12 months. After opening, consume within 3 months for best flavor and texture. The mix contains sweetened components that can become sticky in warm or humid conditions, refrigeration after opening is recommended in hot or humid climates. Keep the container tightly sealed between uses to preserve the distinct tropical aromas of mango, pineapple, and papaya.