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Turkey is the leader producer of the world apricot production and main crop have been producing in Malatya region. Our country realise more than 70% of world apricot production. Our dried apricots are grown in the Malatya region which produce deliciously sweet and tasty apricots. The apricots are harvested by hand to avoid damage to the fruit and are then naturally sun dried without any sulphur treatment to produce a delicious, sweet light to dark brown fruit. Apricots are an excellent source of vitamin and C and potassium and with no additives, preservatives or added salt and sugar they are the perfect healthy snack. Organic, A natural source of fibre, A natural source of iron & vitamin A, A naturally low fat food, Gluten free, no artificial additives, Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Organic Dried Mulberries are a delicious and convenient natural snack and a great addition to breakfast, baked goods, sweet or savoury recipes. These Dried Mulberries have been traditionally hand-harvested and sun-dried. They are Certified Organic – grown and processed without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers; are non-GMO and have no added sugar or preservatives. Just a two-ounce serving of dried mulberries has 26% of your daily value of fiber, 6 grams of protein (that’s as much as a large egg!), 260% of your daily value of vitamin C, 40% of your daily value of iron, and 16% of your daily value of calcium. They’re also a good source of potassium, vitamin E, vitamin K, and riboflavin and packed with antioxidants like resveratrol, which helps prevent cancer and heart disease. Plus, even though they’re candy-sweet, mulberries rank lower on the glycemic index than most dried fruits, and they contain a compound that studies show helps regulate blood sugar.

Turkey is the main producing and exporting country of dried figs. Turkey produces the 60-70% and and exports 75% of world’s dried fig. As Turkey is the world’s largest dried fig producer , Turkish figs are considered the highest quality in all fig growing countries with its high soluble solid and sugar content ,low acidity, light yellow skin and its amber colored inside. The edible fig is one of the first plants that was cultivated by humans. Figs are among the richest plant sources of calcium and fiber. According to USDA data for the Mission variety, dried figs are richest in fiber, copper, manganese, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and vitamin K, relative to human needs. They have smaller amounts of many other nutrients. Figs have a laxative effect and contain many antioxidants. Dried figs are consumed in World cuisines in many different forms such as inside bakery products, in jams, marmalades or in many confectionery products as a delicious ingredient.

Laurel Leaves (also known as Bay Leaves) are native to eastern Mediterranean region. Laurel or bay tree is an aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub reaching 10 – 18 m. tall. It’s originated in Asia Minor but later on it spread to the Mediterranean and other countries with suitable climates. Bay leaves are used for their flavor in cooking and it’s one of the most sought-after culinary spice. Also known as sweet laurel, bay leaves are used as flavoring and seasoning in soups, meat, stews, fish, sauces, pickles and in confectioneries. The bay leaves are usually dried and are used whole, crumbled or ground. These leaves possess aromatic, stimulant and narcotic properties. The essential oil extracted from the leaves is also used as spice and food flavoring agent and has extensive application in traditional medicines of different countries. Laurel leaves can be supplied in many different forms such as Extra quality, Regular quality, Broken and Powder.