Dried Apricots (Sulphured Golden & Natural Sun-Dried Günkurusu) – Prime Malatya Export Grade

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Dried Apricots</strong> (<em>Prunus armeniaca</em> L.) sourced directly from certified orchards in Malatya, the world capital of dried apricots. Harvested at optimal sugar maturity, gently de-stoned (pitted), and processed via either traditional open-air solar drying or food-grade sulfurization tunnels, our apricots are washed, laser sortexed, size-calibrated, and X-ray inspected. Renowned for their tender, fleshy mouthfeel, rich natural honey notes, and high dietary fiber/potassium content, they are extensively supplied to commercial breakfast cereal and muesli brands, chocolate and confectionery makers, bakery and pastry premixers, retail snack packers, and foodservice distributors worldwide.</p>

<h3>Key Commercial Varieties: Sulphured Golden vs. Natural Günkurusu</h3>

<p>To satisfy both bright cosmetic presentation and 100% additive-free organic market requirements, we export two distinct varieties:</p>

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<li><strong>1. Sulphured Golden Apricots (Sarı Kayısı):</strong>

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<li>Treated with food-grade sulfur dioxide to preserve their vibrant orange-gold coloration and extend shelf life.</li>

<li>Strictly verified according to destination regulations: <strong>EU-Compliant Low SO2 (&le; 2,000 ppm)</strong>, <strong>US FDA Standard (&le; 2,500 – 3,000 ppm)</strong>, or higher regional limits upon request.</li>

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<li><strong>2. Natural Sun-Dried Apricots (Günkurusu):</strong>

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<li>100% naturally dried under direct sun without sulfur dioxide treatment.</li>

<li>Distinguished by a rich, dark brown to caramel coloration, intense concentrated caramel-honey flavor, and zero chemical additives.</li>

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<h3>Standard Malatya Size Calibrations (Berries per Kilogram)</h3>

<p>Calibrated in strict compliance with Turkish Standards (TS 485) and international UNECE DDP-15 trade standards:</p>

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<li><strong>Size 0 (Jumbo):</strong> 60 – 80 berries / kg (Luxury gourmet retail packaging)</li>

<li><strong>Size 1:</strong> 81 – 100 berries / kg</li>

<li><strong>Size 2:</strong> 101 – 120 berries / kg</li>

<li><strong>Size 3:</strong> 121 – 140 berries / kg</li>

<li><strong>Size 4:</strong> 141 – 160 berries / kg (Universal standard for retail packing and snacking)</li>

<li><strong>Size 5:</strong> 161 – 180 berries / kg</li>

<li><strong>Size 6:</strong> 181 – 200 berries / kg</li>

<li><strong>Size 7:</strong> 201 – 220 berries / kg</li>

<li><strong>Size 8 (Small / Industrial):</strong> 221+ berries / kg (Optimized for industrial dicing and purées)</li>

<li><strong>Diced Apricots:</strong> 5x5 mm, 8x8 mm, or 10x10 mm precision-cut cubes coated lightly with rice flour to prevent clumping in industrial hoppers</li>

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<h3>Product Specifications & Analytical Standards</h3>

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<li><strong>Botanical Origin:</strong> <em>Prunus armeniaca</em> L. (Family: Rosaceae)</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Dried Apricots, Turkish Dried Apricots, Sulphured Apricots, Natural Sun-Dried Apricots, Abricots Secs, Albaricoques Secos (Damascos), Getrocknete Aprikosen, Albicocche Secche, Kuru Kayısı / Günkurusu</li>

<li><strong>HS Code:</strong> 0813.10.00.00 (Apricots, dried)</li>

<li><strong>Purity:</strong> Min. 99.8% (X-ray inspected, laser sortexed, metal-detected, free from pit fragments, dirt, and foreign matter)</li>

<li><strong>Pit / Seed Fragment Allowance:</strong> Max. 0.1% (mechanically pitted with optical verification)</li>

<li><strong>Moisture Content:</strong>

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<li>Standard Export: 20.0% – 24.0% (Soft, pliable texture; water activity $a_w < 0.65$)</li>

<li>Soft-Moist / Ready-to-Eat (Pasteurized): 28.0% – 32.0% (Packaged with sorbate preservation upon request)</li>

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<li><strong>Defect Tolerance:</strong> Total defects max. 2.0% – 3.0% (Class I export standard)</li>

<li><strong>Total Ash:</strong> Max. 3.5% – 4.5%</li>

<li><strong>Acid-Insoluble Ash:</strong> Max. 0.5%</li>

<li><strong>Origin:</strong> Turkey (Malatya Geographical Indication)</li>

<li><strong>Crop Season:</strong> Current Crop / Fresh Harvest</li>

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<h3>Packaging & Bulk Handling Standards</h3>

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<li>Standard heavy-duty corrugated master cartons: 5 kg, 10 kg, or 12.5 kg net weight, lined with food-grade sealed blue polyethylene (PE) liner bags</li>

<li>Telescopic reinforced cartons designed for high-cube container stacking and pallet stability</li>

<li>Retail-ready consumer packaging (Stand-up Doypack, Pillow pouch, Transparent trays: 200g, 250g, 500g, 1kg) available for private-label buyers</li>

<li>Industrial vacuum-sealed inner bags (5 kg x 2 per carton) for extended sea freight color preservation</li>

<li>Custom private labeling, batch barcodes, nutritional panels, and client-specified palletization supported</li>

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<h3>Container Loading & Freight Logistics</h3>

<p>Because dried apricots packed in master cartons form a solid, high-density food cargo (bulk density approx. 620 – 680 kg/m³), loading configurations achieve high weight efficiency while strictly observing container limits and highway axle safety regulations:</p>

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<li><strong>20ft FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>Loose Floor Loaded (10 kg / 12.5 kg cartons): Approx. 18.0 – 20.0 MT</li>

<li>Palletized (Standard Euro / Industrial pallets): Approx. 14.0 – 16.0 MT</li>

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<li><strong>40ft High Cube (HC) FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>24.0 – 25.0 MT (Strictly capped at the <strong>25 MT maximum legal container payload limit</strong>)</li>

<li>Palletized: Approx. 22.0 – 24.0 MT</li>

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<li><strong>Standard Truck (Road Transport / Mega Tır 90–100 m³):</strong>

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<li>Approx. 23.0 – 24.5 MT (Strictly capped at <strong>max 24 – 25 MT legal road axle payload</strong>)</li>

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<h3>Quality Assurance & Export Documentation</h3>

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<li>Comprehensive official export paperwork: Official Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) specifically verifying size caliber, moisture, SO2 levels, and microbiological status, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading / CMR.</li>

<li>Certified compliant with European Commission (EU) pesticide MRL regulations, US FDA food safety rules, BRCGS, and IFS Food safety schemes. Halal and Kosher certified.</li>

<li>Available trade delivery terms: FOB, CFR, CIF, and DAP.</li>

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