Malatya Apricot | From Sun to Snack: The Journey of Unsulphured Dried Apricots

When we consider healthy snacks, there are few and fewer options that are naturally sweet and yet nutritious like Unsulphured Dried Apricots. These golden-brown delights are not only tasty and a genius to the palate, but they contain important vitamins, minerals and also fibre too. But how are these shiny fruits in the orchard transferred into your snacking bowl ?

Time to take a closer journey with the Natural Dried Apricots, their creation process and how Malatya Turkey, with its Malatya Apricot produces the most of these healthy treats of the world.

What Are Unsulphured Dried Apricots?

Unsulphured Dried Apricots are the dried apricots that have been naturally prepared without any artificial preservative like sulphur dioxide or other chemical preservatives. By using this process, the fruit is able to maintain its natural flavour and colour even though it makes the fruit look darker in comparison with the usual bright yellow sulphured fruits.

In comparison to ordinary dried apricots processed under sulphur to be in a perfect bright orange, Natural Dried Apricots are simply dried in the most classic method- under the open sky, with the help of time and sun raying and the dry air of the region.

One easy technique leaves it soft, mildly chewy, and extremely sweet in a caramel role. Having no additives, unsulphured ones are usually popular with people interested in a cleaner, more natural snack.

Why Malatya Is the Heart of Apricot Production

Malatya is in the eastern part of Turkey and is referred to the apricot capital of the world. It has perfect weather conditions to grow apricots, i.e. long hot summers, short mild winters and dry air all these factors make the region to be perfect to sun-dry the fruits.

In Malatya Apricot we are very proud to be part of this ancient ceremony and tradition. The apricots are picked when already ripe in fruit and replete with nutrients. This quality care at all stages guarantees high quality Unsulphured Dried Apricots that are actually put into your hands.

Apricots should be harvested when they are ripe and this is normally during the month of July. This is done by hand in a delicate manner. People shake branches and the apricots fall into soft tarps which were placed in the ground. The time of picking the fruit is really very important. Picking of apricots should be at the right time or they will not dry well or taste better.

Once the Turkish Dried Apricots are gathered, they moved to drying zones. They are initially washed and sorted according to their size and quality. Dried apricots are selected from the best apricots. These apricots are halved and the kernels taken out. The halves are then laid open side upwards on big trays or drying racks (in the sun).

Nature comes at this point. Within four to seven days, the moisture is evaporated out of the apricots under the influence of the sun. The apricots turn in colour as there is no requirement of sulphur. They do not remain bright orange, they change to a deep, rich brown. The fruits develop sweetness as the sugar in them concentrates and lets Unsulphured Dried Apricots acquire its rich sweet taste.

In order to maintain cleanliness in the process, the drying trays are put on platforms that are not in contact with the ground. The process of drying is observed carefully so that the apricots are dried uniformly and remain consumable.

When drying is done, the apricots are transported to a state of art plant. In this case they are washed once more and classified according to texture, size and moisture content. We are on modern food safety technology at Malatya Apricot; however, we are still adhered to classic drying. Each and every batch is scrutinised. In case any of our apricots fail our high-quality test, they are eliminated.

The apricots may be whole, chopped or diced, depending on the need of the customer. They are packed next in clean packs and encapsulated to ensure they remain fresh over a long period of time. This is all done without any preservatives being added.

When the Dried Apricots have been packed, then the apricots are ready to conquer the world. Malatya Apricot takes pride in the supply of quality dried fruits to other countries such as the USA, Canada, Russia, Germany, UK, Australia, New Zealand and a lot of nations in the Middle East. Our partners are wholesalers, health-food stores, food producers. Our export licenses and rules of the international food safety are all up to date, which means that every bag of Unsulphured Dried Apricots delivers to our customers in the most suitable conditions.

Health Benefits of Natural Dried Apricots

Natural Dried Apricots are nutritious besides being delicious. They contain a lot of fibre to aid in food digestion and make your guts healthy. They also have sufficient iron which is useful in the body of persons with low levels of iron or anaemia. These apricots contain a lot of antioxidants such as beta-carotene and vitamin A that are good to both eyes and your immunity. They also contain very little fat and therefore you may as well eat them as a healthy snack without feeling guilty. Moreover, they are a natural source of potassium, which maintains the healthy heart and makes your muscles work properly.

Since these apricots are unsulphured, they have no sulphur dioxide- a preserving chemical that may cause irritations to the sensitive individuals. This makes them less risky even to people with asthma or sulphur allergies.

Why Choose Malatya Apricot?

We are not a simple Dried Apricots Exporter at Malatya Apricot. We are custodians of a very old tradition. Our retention of natural farming, drying in the sun and chemical-free processing enables us to yield the best-quality Unsulphured Dried Apricots.

We know that now consumers prefer natural, healthy and clear food production. This is why we offer responsive service, quality standards certified by the company and traceability. As a retailer, a health-food brand, or a distributor, we can assist you and provide you with stable partnership relations and products availability.

From Sun to Snack – A Journey of Purity

Next time you take a bite out of a chewy, sweet bit of Natural Dried Apricot, you can remember its circuit: Malatya where it was raised in the sun-kissed orchards, the process of careful drying, and then it all arrives on your table. Every experience is the embodiment of tradition, nature and care.

Unsulphured Dried Apricot is a healthy, crisp snacking experience where you experience the best of the natural world right to your home.For more Info Please get contact with us