Dried Orange Slices (Citrus Sinensis) – Prime Machine-Cut Export Grade (Cocktail & Tea Cut)

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Dried Orange Slices</strong> (<em>Citrus sinensis</em>), crafted from hand-picked, mature sweet Mediterranean oranges. Thoroughly washed, sanitized, precision-sliced into uniform circular wheels, and dehydrated under computerized low-temperature hot-air drying systems, our dried orange slices maintain their vibrant golden-amber rind, translucent jeweled pulp segments, and natural citrus terpene aromatics without burnt edges or browning. Extensively supplied to craft cocktail and mixology bars, premium fruit and herbal tea blenders, artisan chocolate and confectionery makers, upscale bakery decorators, mulled wine spice packers, and seasonal potpourri/botanical craft companies worldwide.</p>

<h3>Key Quality Focus: Controlled Low-Heat Drying & Uniform Geometry</h3>

<p>In global mixology, culinary decoration, and tea infusion sourcing, dried orange slice value is determined by structural integrity, slice uniformity, vibrant coloration, and the complete absence of sticky caramelization. Our controlled low-temperature dehydration preserves the natural limonene aromatics locked in the outer peel while achieving a crisp, non-sticky, completely dry wheel with high resistance to breakage during international transport.</p>

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

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<li><strong>Botanical Origin:</strong> <em>Citrus sinensis</em> (L.) Osbeck (Sweet Orange)</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Dried Orange Slices, Dehydrated Orange Wheels, Cocktail Orange Garnishes, Tranches d'Orange Séchées, Rodajas de Naranja Deshidratadas, Getrocknete Orangenscheiben, Fettine d'Arancia Essiccate, Kurutulmuş Portakal Dilimleri</li>

<li><strong>HS Code:</strong> 0813.40.95.00 / 0805.10.80 / 0813.40.90 (Dried fruit - Other / Citrus fruit)</li>

<li><strong>Physical Characteristics &amp; Slicing Calibre:</strong>

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<li><strong>Slice Thickness:</strong> Uniform 3.0 mm – 5.0 mm precision mechanical cut</li>

<li><strong>Diameter Bands:</strong> 50 mm – 70 mm+ (Calibrated uniform sorting available)</li>

<li><strong>Form:</strong> Complete circular wheels with intact rind and radial carpel segments (broken wheel allowance max. 3.0% – 5.0%)</li>

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<li><strong>Color Profile:</strong> Natural vibrant golden orange to translucent amber-red (free from dark scorched edges or chemical bleach)</li>

<li><strong>Purity:</strong> Min. 99.5% (Metal-detected, sortex-screened, free from twigs, leaf stems, dust, and foreign matter)</li>

<li><strong>Moisture Content:</strong> Max. 8.0% – 11.0% (Crisp, non-sticky, dry feel ensuring shelf-stable ambient preservation)</li>

<li><strong>Water Activity (aw):</strong> &lt; 0.60 (guaranteeing microbial stability and mold resistance)</li>

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

<li><strong>Additives:</strong> 100% Natural, single-ingredient (0% added sugar, 0% artificial colors, sulfur-free / low SO2 compliant upon request)</li>

<li><strong>Origin:</strong> Turkey (Mediterranean Citrus Belt: Mersin, Adana, Antalya)</li>

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

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<h3>Packaging & Structural Preservation Standards</h3>

<p>Because whole dried citrus wheels are delicate and prone to physical breakage under heavy bulk compression, packaging configurations are engineered with reinforced corrugated perimeter walls:</p>

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<li>Standard export corrugated master cartons: 5 kg, 8 kg, or 10 kg net weight, lined with food-grade sealed blue polyethylene (PE) liner bags to prevent ambient moisture re-absorption</li>

<li>Cartons with horizontal layer separators (kraft/paper interleaving) available for fragile premium mixology wheels</li>

<li>Retail-ready stand-up pouches (Doypack with clear window: 50g, 100g, 250g, 500g) available for private-label brands</li>

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

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

<p>Dried orange slices represent a high-volume, low-density cargo (bulk density approx. 180 – 240 kg/m³). Container loads maximize available internal volume while strictly respecting cargo protection and legal transport limits:</p>

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

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<li>Loose Master Cartons: Approx. 5.0 – 6.5 MT (approx. 28 – 30 CBM)</li>

<li>Palletized: Approx. 4.0 – 5.0 MT</li>

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

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<li>Loose Master Cartons: Approx. 11.0 – 13.5 MT (utilizing full 68 – 72 CBM internal volume)</li>

<li>Palletized: Approx. 9.5 – 11.5 MT</li>

<li>Bulk packed dense derivatives strictly capped at the <strong>25 MT maximum legal container payload limit</strong></li>

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

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<li>Cartons: Approx. 12.0 – 15.0 MT (Volumetric trailer capacity; 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) confirming moisture, water activity (aw), pesticide residue limits, and microbiological safety, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading / CMR.</li>

<li>Meets European Commission (EU) pesticide MRL regulations, US FDA food safety rules, and strict heavy metal thresholds. Non-GMO, Halal, and Kosher compliant.</li>

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

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