Natural Dried Apricots

TURKISH NATURAL DRIED APRICOT

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Whole Pitted Mediterranean style be processed from sound, nature fresh Turkish apricots which have been harvested by hand, washed with pure water, hand pitted, sun dried, graded for size and sorted for general defects. The product shall present a dark color (light brown-brown- dark brown), taste and smell typical of well processed dried apricots.

Whole pitted quality apricots are subject to stringent cleaning and inspection process to ensure a product free of foreign matter and fermentation.

CRITICAL CHARACTERISTICS

  1. Moisture : Max. 25 % (Determined by the DFA moisture tester)
  2. Sizing : The fruit pieces shall be uniform in size and not showing more than %8 by weight of smaller and/or larger
  3. Color : Characteristic – Light brown to dark brown
  4. Flavour : Characteristic of sun dried apricot flavor and free of foreign odors and flavors. Firm in texture, slightly wrinkled outer surface
  5. Texture : Clean and firm in texture, slightly wrinkled outer surface

Sizes

Count per Kg.

Diameter

1

up to 100

36mm or larger

2

101 – 120

32mm – 36mm

3

121 – 140

29mm – 36mm

4

141 – 160

26mm – 32mm

5

161 – 180

24mm – 29mm

6

181 – 200

24mm – 26mm

7

201 – 220

21mm – 26mm

8

221 and over

20mm – or less

 

NUTRITION INFORMATION (In 100 g)

Energy

236 kcal

Vitamin A

2442 IU

Protein

2,43 g

Vitamin C

3,80 IU

Total Carbohydrate

55,9 g

Calcium

38 mg

Sugars

47,2 g

Iron

2,70 mg

Total Fat

0,24 g

Sodium

18 mg

Dietary Fiber

7,8 g

Potassium

796 mg

 

NUTRITION INFORMATION (In 100 g)

Energy

236 kcal

Vitamin A

2442 IU

Protein

2,43 g

Vitamin C

3,80 IU

Total Carbohydrate

55,9 g

Calcium

38 mg

Sugars

47,2 g

Iron

2,70 mg

Total Fat

0,24 g

Sodium

18 mg

Dietary Fiber

7,8 g

Potassium

796 mg

 

Product Description

ORIGIN: Turkey

PRICES: By request

FUMIGATION : The product is directly fumigated with Methyl Bromide only in the raw material state before washing. After the product is packaged, it can be fumigated again in order to clear possible infestation originating from the container.

LABELING : Product name, net weight, producer name, address, origin, lot number. Marking can be changed according to the customer demand.

STORAGE : The product should be stored in a clean, dry and cool (recommended below 5°C) place.

SHELF LIFE : 12 months from date of production when stored in the conditions noted above.