Turkish Dried Figs (Ficus Carica - Sarılop Variety) – Prime Aegean Export Grade

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Turkish Dried Figs</strong> (<em>Ficus carica</em> L., flagship <em>Sarılop</em> cultivar), sourced directly from certified orchards in the Aegean Meander Valley (Aydın &amp; İzmir regions)—the global benchmark for dried fig production. Naturally tree-ripened and sun-cured, our figs are washed, pasteurized, mechanically calibrated, hand-shaped, and screened under certified darkroom ultraviolet (UV) inspection lines. Celebrated for their thin delicate skin, light honey-amber coloration, soft luscious flesh, and high concentration of dietary fiber and minerals, they are extensively supplied to retail supermarket chains, gourmet gift packers, industrial bakery and pastry manufacturers, breakfast cereal and muesli blenders, and confectionery processors worldwide.</p>

<h3>Key Quality Focus: 100% Darkroom UV Inspection &amp; Mycotoxin Control</h3>

<p>In global dried fig procurement, safety against mycotoxins (Aflatoxin B1, Total Aflatoxin, and Ochratoxin A) is the paramount quality criterion. Every individual fig in our export processing lines undergoes rigorous darkroom optical inspection under black light (ultraviolet light at 365 nm) to detect and eliminate any fluorescent greenish-yellow fungal points. Backed by state-of-the-art laboratory testing, our shipments guarantee full compliance with strict European Commission (EU) and US FDA regulatory thresholds.</p>

<h3>Traditional Commercial Shapes &amp; Presentations</h3>

<p>To cater to both visual consumer packaging and automated industrial food processing, we provide dried figs in all traditional export preparations:</p>

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<li><strong>1. Lerida:</strong>

<ul>

<li>Gently flattened, round disc shape with the eye pushed inward and stem turned down.</li>

<li>The global trade standard for bulk cartons, wooden boxes, and transparent retail punnets.</li>

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<li><strong>2. Protoben:</strong>

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<li>Elegantly pulled upwards into a tear-drop pear shape with the eye facing the base.</li>

<li>Preferred for premium gift packs and luxury retail presentation.</li>

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</li>

<li><strong>3. Garland:</strong>

<ul>

<li>Pressed flat and packed tightly on edge in concentric circles around a central fig inside round trays or cellophane wheels.</li>

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<li><strong>4. Pulled:</strong>

<ul>

<li>Elongated and pulled lengthwise; popular in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern retail distribution.</li>

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<li><strong>5. Layer &amp; Bag:</strong>

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<li>Neatly flattened and arranged in neat rectangular layers inside flow-pack pouches or display cartons.</li>

</ul>

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<li><strong>6. Industrial Dices &amp; Paste:</strong>

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<li>Diced cubes (5x5 mm, 8x8 mm, 10x10 mm) lightly dusted with rice flour for muesli, biscuits, and bread.</li>

<li>Pure Fig Paste (100% deseeded or seed-intact) for bakery fillings and confectionery extrusion.</li>

</ul>

</li>

</ul>

<h3>Standard Turkish Size Calibrations (Pieces per Kilogram)</h3>

<p>Graded in strict accordance with Turkish Standards (TS 541) and international UNECE DDP-14 trade standards:</p>

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<li><strong>Size 1:</strong> 36 – 40 pieces / kg (Jumbo premium fruit)</li>

<li><strong>Size 2:</strong> 41 – 45 pieces / kg</li>

<li><strong>Size 3:</strong> 46 – 50 pieces / kg</li>

<li><strong>Size 4:</strong> 51 – 55 pieces / kg (Balanced retail standard)</li>

<li><strong>Size 5:</strong> 56 – 60 pieces / kg</li>

<li><strong>Size 6:</strong> 61 – 65 pieces / kg</li>

<li><strong>Size 7:</strong> 66 – 70 pieces / kg</li>

<li><strong>Size 8:</strong> 71 – 80 pieces / kg</li>

<li><strong>Size 9:</strong> 81 – 90 pieces / kg</li>

<li><strong>Size 10:</strong> 91 – 100+ pieces / kg (Standard for industrial dicing and paste)</li>

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

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<li><strong>Botanical Origin:</strong> <em>Ficus carica</em> L. (Variety: Sarılop / Calimyrna type)</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Turkish Dried Figs, Aegean Dried Figs, Figue Séchée, Higo Seco, Getrocknete Feigen, Fichi Secchi, Kuru İncir / Aydın İnciri, Anjeer</li>

<li><strong>HS Code:</strong> 0804.20.90.00 (Figs, dried)</li>

<li><strong>Purity:</strong> Min. 99.8% (X-ray inspected, metal-detected, UV-screened, free from mold, insect infestation, and foreign matter)</li>

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

<ul>

<li>Standard Sun-Dried: 20.0% – 24.0% (Water activity $a_w < 0.65$)</li>

<li>Tenderized / Soft-Moist (Pasteurized): 26.0% – 30.0% (Packaged with potassium sorbate E202 preservation upon request)</li>

</ul>

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<li><strong>Aflatoxin Limits:</strong> Tested strictly compliant with European Commission (EU) regulations: Aflatoxin B1 &le; 6.0 ppb / Total Aflatoxins (B1+B2+G1+G2) &le; 10.0 ppb</li>

<li><strong>Ochratoxin A (OTA):</strong> Strictly compliant (&le; 8.0 ppb)</li>

<li><strong>Natural Sugaring (Crystallization):</strong> Natural bloom of glucose/fructose on outer skin without chemical additives</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 (Aydın &amp; İzmir Basins / Protected Designation of Origin)</li>

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

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<h3>Packaging &amp; Presentation Standards</h3>

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

<li>Retail consumer packs: Round wooden/cardboard trays (Garland: 200g, 250g, 400g, 500g), transparent punnets (Lerida: 250g, 500g), and stand-up Doypack pouches with ziplock</li>

<li>High-barrier vacuum bags (2.5 kg or 5 kg x 2/4 per carton) for extended sea transit preservation</li>

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

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

<p>Because packed dried figs in cartons represent a solid, moderately dense food cargo (bulk density approx. 580 – 640 kg/m³), loading configurations achieve balanced weight-to-volume ratios while strictly complying with international container payload ratings and highway axle limits:</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. 16.0 – 18.0 MT</li>

<li>Palletized (Standard Euro / Industrial pallets): Approx. 13.0 – 14.5 MT</li>

</ul>

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

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<li>Loose Floor Loaded (Master Cartons): Approx. 22.0 – 24.5 MT (utilizing full 68 – 72 CBM internal volume)</li>

<li>Palletized: Approx. 20.0 – 22.5 MT</li>

<li>Heavy bulk shipments strictly capped at the <strong>25 MT maximum legal container payload limit</strong></li>

</ul>

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

<ul>

<li>Approx. 21.0 – 24.5 MT (Strictly capped at <strong>max 24 – 25 MT legal road axle payload</strong>)</li>

</ul>

</li>

</ul>

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

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<li>Comprehensive official export paperwork: Official Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) specifically verifying Aflatoxin B1/Total, Ochratoxin A, moisture, and size count, 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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