Inside the Dried Apricots Factory: Where Tradition Meets Modern Production

A gentle revolution is occurring in the heart of Malatya, Turkey within the premises of a state-of-the-art Dried Apricots Factory. That is where old traditions of apricots sun-drying are ideally combined with the modern food processing machinery. It is a place where the farmers, factory workers, quality inspectors, and international traders meet with a single objective to grow and ship the best dried apricots to the globe.

This balance between the tradition and the innovation is not only a method at Malatya Apricot. It is a philosophy. The company as a quality Wholesale Dried Apricots Supplier and Exporter has earned its reputation of quality, safety and service. In this blog, we offer you a tour of our factory where one can get an idea of how the process happens all the way. 

The Apricot Capital of the World

Malatya is commonly called apricot capital of the world. The region has ideal climate and fertile soil which makes it grow millions of apricot trees with delicious, golden fruits. Apricots produced in this region are the best and therefore Malatya is the major centre of Dried Apricots Production.

Malatya Apricot depends on these local orchards which are the main suppliers of the fruits to the company, thus benefiting the farmers and also rendering only premium fruits to the processing stage. It is also one of the factors that have made their products so trusted among the people in the international market because of the close relationship they have with the land.

Step 1: Harvesting the Fresh Apricots

The procedure begins in the most significant period in summer when the apricots are under the sun. Each one of the fruits is picked by farmers. The factor is illusionary time, the apricots must be cut when it is not too hard and not too soft. This makes them maintain their tastes and nutritious properties even when they are being dried.

In Malatya Apricot, the quality checks will start at the pickup point. Those fruits that do not pass the size, colour or firmness requirements are discarded. Only top-quality apricots will be carried to the factory to undergo further processing.

Step 2: Sorting and Washing

After arrival at the Dried Apricots Factory the apricots are processed through the first wave of sorting. At this stage all leaves, stems or other foreign materials are discarded. Then, it is the stage of washing. The use of clean water and soft brushes helps to remove the dirt on the fruit without ruining the thin skin of the fruit.

Contemporary facilities guarantee that all hygienic requirements are achieved. This is among the factors that distinguish a good Wholesale Dried Apricots Supplier and Exporter like Malatya Apricot with others. Every batch centre on clean, safe and healthy production.

Step 3: Sulphuring or Natural Drying

This is the stage at which, the production process is undertaken in two dissimilar modes of approach, depending on the nature of the dried apricots being produced, sulphured or natural.

In the case of sulphured dried apricots, they are processed by sulphur drying. This preservative assists them to maintain their bright orange colour and makes them even longer lasting. Apricots after treatment are taken on trays and transported to specific drying rooms where the air circulation is well maintained.

In the case of natural dried apricots that are also known as unsulphured or sun-dried apricots, the fruits are spread over the open sun. They gradually turn a dark brown colour as they slowly dry in a span of several days.

Malatya Apricot is a trustworthy producer and exporter of natural dried apricots, exerting high attention to the drying process that occurs in open and clean places.

Step 4: Pitting and Grading

After the apricots have been dried, they go onto the pitting section. The machines take away the seeds without ruining the fruit. Pitting is performed carefully thus retaining the shape and form of every apricot.

Then there is grading. The apricots are graded according to the size and colour and the wetness. This is an important move, particularly to the buyers who need standard sizes on pack and sell. Malatya Apricot employs digital grading technologies which render this process accurate and efficient.

Step 5: Cleaning And Final Check

Apricots are then washed which are again cleaned before packing. Left over dust or particles are removed by use of air-blowers and soft brushes. Then the apricots are visually checked by trained men in bright lights so as only the best fruits are exported.

Malatya Apricot as a top Wholesale Dried Apricots Supplier and Exporter knows the significance of what looks good, what feels good, and what is pure inside. Every shipment is promptly checked twice to ensure that the customer expectations are met in countries such as the USA, UK, Canada, Germany and Middle East countries.

Step 6: Packaging with Precision

Packaging does not only mean putting apricots in a bag. The packaging of the foods at Malatya Apricot is carried out with food safe materials in a clean environment. The apricots are packed in different volumes and quantities such as bulk weight of 5kg cartons to small retail amounts of 250g depending on the needs of the customer. 

The packaging is also conducted in controlled temperatures to avoid accumulation of moisture. All of the packs have clear traceability codes on them, and therefore customers are given full information about the origin of their products.

Technology and Tradition in Harmony

Although the whole production line is stuffed with highly sophisticated machine power, human skills also make a considerable contribution. In a nutshell, there is no one person and no one step where experience and innovation do not merge, starting with the farmers who understand the timing and ending with quality controllers seeing what the machines do not.

It is such a balance of tradition and modernity that characterizes the Dried Apricots Production at Malatya Apricot. It is a model that is both respectful of the past but welcoming the future.

Conclusion

There is a history of care, craftsmanship and quality behind each dried apricot. It is a story that comes alive day by day at Malatya Apricot in a Dried Apricots Factory that recognizes its heritage in cultural concerns and international responsibility.

Wholesaler, retailer, or health-conscious customer, you can place your bets on Malatya Apricot the one of the most reputable Natural Dried Apricots Suppliers and Exporters, assuring quality: you will see it and will taste it.

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