Mixed dry fruits are nuts, dried fruit and sometimes seeds packed together, so one handful gives you a bit of everything. We keep two ready trail mixes and two seed mixes, and you can also make your own from single packs.
Here is what each mix is for, how much to eat, and how to keep it fresh.
The mixes we keep
You will see our trail mixes spelt “Trial Mix” on the shelf. That is simply how our shelf names them; it is the same thing most people call trail mix.
- Trial Mix Fruit is our everyday mixed dry fruits packet, and the one that comes in a 1 kg pack as well as 250 g and 500 g, for households that go through it quickly.
- Trial Mix with 12 Nuts & Dry Fruits is the wider mix, with twelve nuts and dry fruits in one packet, in 250 g and 500 g.
- Muesli Mix (Seeds) is, as the name says, a seed mix for muesli, and it works just as well over oats, curd or a smoothie bowl.
- Five Seeds Mix puts five seeds in one pack, from 100 g up, for people who want seeds without buying five separate packets.
If you want to know exactly what is in the current lot of any mix before ordering, message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you.
Make your own mix from single packs
A dry fruits combo made at home lets you leave out what you do not like and use more of what you do. A simple rule of thumb is about half nuts, a quarter dried fruit and a quarter seeds, by weight.
| Part of the mix | What to use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts, the base | Badam, kaju, akhrot (walnut) | Crunch and staying power |
| Dried fruit | Kishmish, cranberry, blueberry, chopped apricot | Sweetness and chew |
| Seeds | Pumpkin, sunflower, magaj (melon) seeds | Small bites that fill the gaps |
| Something extra | Makhana dry-roasted at home, a few pieces of peri peri kaju | Texture or a little spice |
One way to keep the cost down: use Kaju Tukda instead of whole cashews. In a mix, nobody notices the cashew is in pieces. Our note on kaju grades explains why it is the same nut. For the raisin, our guide to kishmish, munakka and dakh helps you pick.
You will find the single seeds on our seeds shelf.
How much to eat in a day
A small handful, roughly 25 to 30 g, is the portion most people settle on. Nuts are dense: most carry about 550 to 650 kcal per 100 g, so a handful is filling and a bowlful adds up quickly.
Dried fruit is concentrated fruit sugar. If you have diabetes or any other condition, or are pregnant, ask your doctor how much mixed dry fruit suits you.
The easy way to keep portions steady is to fill a small box each morning rather than eating from the big pack.
When a trail mix is most useful
- Tiffin. A small box sits beside lunch and gets eaten in the afternoon slump.
- Travel. On trains and long drives it does not spill, melt or need a fridge.
- Trekking. Light to carry for the energy it gives, and it copes with cold and a rucksack.
- Office. A sealed jar in the drawer beats the biscuit tin.
- Breakfast. The seed mixes go straight over oats, poha or curd.
How to store mixed dry fruits
Keep the mix in an airtight jar in a cool, dark cupboard. In a hot, humid summer, the fridge is safer.
A mix goes stale faster than single nuts, for two reasons. Walnuts and seeds hold oils that turn rancid sooner than almonds do. And moist dried fruit gives up a little of its moisture to the nuts around it, which softens them. So make or buy a mix in amounts you will finish in a few weeks, and keep the rest of your single packs sealed until you need them.
Questions people ask
Is “Trial Mix” the same as trail mix?
Yes. It is how our shelf spells the name, and it means the same mix of nuts and dried fruit.
What is in a trail mix?
Usually nuts such as almonds and cashews, dried fruit such as raisins and berries, and sometimes seeds. Ours differ in how wide the mix is, and we can tell you the current lot on WhatsApp.
How long does a mixed dry fruit packet keep?
A few weeks once opened, in an airtight jar in a cool place. Keep it in the fridge in hot, humid weather.
Can I eat trail mix every day?
Many people eat a small handful daily. Keep to a measured portion, and ask your doctor first if you have diabetes or another condition.
Is it cheaper to make my own mix?
It can be, especially if you use broken cashews and buy the nuts you eat most in larger packs. A ready mix saves time and gives you more variety in one bag.