Sun-Dried Tomatoes (Halves, Strips & Dices) – Sortex Cleaned Mediterranean Export Grade

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Sun-Dried Tomatoes</strong> (<em>Solanum lycopersicum</em>), sourced from ripe, oval/plum fleshy tomatoes cultivated in Mediterranean and Aegean plains. Halved, seeded, and sun-cured under natural open-air solar radiation, then washed, laser sortexed, metal-detected, and precision-cut, our sun-dried tomatoes feature a concentrated savory umami flavor, vibrant dark red coloration, and a soft, pliable mouthfeel. Widely supplied to industrial pizza and pasta sauce manufacturers, antipasti and ready-meal formulators, bakery and focaccia dough blenders, foodservice distributors, and private-label retail jar packers worldwide.</p>

<h3>Key Preservation Methods &amp; Processing Styles</h3>

<p>To comply with diverse shelf-life requirements, rehydration protocols, and international regulatory limits, we supply three primary commercial preservation styles:</p>

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<li><strong>1. Salted Sun-Dried Tomatoes (Traditional Mediterranean Style):</strong>

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<li>Preserved with sea salt (salt content: 6.0% – 8.0%); free from added sulfites.</li>

<li>Naturally stabilized for long shelf life and traditional savory applications.</li>

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<li><strong>2. Sulfur-Treated (SO2 Preserved - Vibrant Ruby Color):</strong>

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<li>Treated with food-grade sulfur dioxide to preserve brilliant red coloration and prevent darkening.</li>

<li>Strictly controlled to comply with international standards: <strong>EU Grade (&le; 1,000 ppm / &le; 2,000 ppm)</strong> or <strong>US FDA Grade</strong>.</li>

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<li><strong>3. Semi-Dried / Ready-to-Eat (IQF / Frozen):</strong>

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<li>Oven/tunnel partially dried with higher moisture content (35% – 50%); intensely juicy, tender bite without requiring prior rehydration.</li>

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<h3>Commercial Cuts &amp; Available Granulations</h3>

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<li><strong>Sun-Dried Halves:</strong> Whole intact halves sorted by length (3 cm – 7 cm); ideal for jar packing in oil and visual buffet displays.</li>

<li><strong>Julienne Strips:</strong> Standard widths: 3 mm, 5 mm, 7 mm, or 10 mm; optimized for salads, pizza toppings, sandwiches, and ready-to-eat meals.</li>

<li><strong>Dices / Cubes:</strong> 6x6 mm, 8x8 mm, 10x10 mm, or 12x12 mm precision cuts for bakery doughs, pasta sauces, and dips.</li>

<li><strong>Minced / Paste Grade:</strong> Fine chopped paste grade for processed meat fillings, savory spreads, and condiments.</li>

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

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<li><strong>Botanical Origin:</strong> <em>Solanum lycopersicum</em> L. (Plum / Roma elongated varieties)</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Dehydrated Tomatoes, Tomates Séchées au Soleil, Tomates Secos al Sol, Getrocknete Tomaten, Pomodori Secchi, Güneşte Kurutulmuş Domates</li>

<li><strong>HS Code:</strong> 0712.90.30.00 / 0712.90.30 (Dried vegetables, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder - Tomatoes)</li>

<li><strong>Color:</strong> Deep rich natural red to ruby red (free from black spots or sun-scorch browning)</li>

<li><strong>Purity:</strong> Min. 99.5% (Laser sortexed, metal-detected, free from pedicels, stems, sand, and foreign matter)</li>

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

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<li>Standard Sun-Dried: 18.0% – 24.0% (Pliable texture, water activity $a_w < 0.65$)</li>

<li>Semi-Dried (Frozen / IQF): 35.0% – 50.0%</li>

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<li><strong>Salt Content (NaCl):</strong> Max. 1.0% – 2.0% (Sulfured type) / 6.0% – 8.0% (Salted traditional type)</li>

<li><strong>Total Ash:</strong> Max. 8.0% – 10.0% (Salted basis) / Max. 4.0% (Unsalted basis)</li>

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

<li><strong>Microbiological Status:</strong> Negative for Salmonella and E. coli; compliant with strict food hygiene standards</li>

<li><strong>Origin:</strong> Turkey (Mediterranean &amp; Aegean Basins: Izmir, Torbalı, Manisa)</li>

<li><strong>Crop Season:</strong> Current Crop / Fresh Harvest (Summer sun-cure)</li>

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

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<li>Standard heavy-duty corrugated export cartons: 5 kg, 10 kg, 12.5 kg, or 14 kg net weight, lined with food-grade sealed blue polyethylene (PE) liner bags</li>

<li>Vacuum-packed inner polybags (2.5 kg or 5 kg x 4 per master carton) for extended sea freight stability and color preservation</li>

<li>Food-grade plastic pails / buckets (3 kg to 10 kg) packed in vegetable oil or brine with herbs upon client specification</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 dried tomatoes packed in bulk master cartons form a solid, moderately dense food cargo (bulk density approx. 520 – 600 kg/m³), loading configurations achieve balanced weight-to-volume ratios while strictly complying with international container payload limits and road 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. 14.5 – 16.5 MT</li>

<li>Palletized (Standard Euro / Industrial pallets): Approx. 12.0 – 13.5 MT</li>

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

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

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

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

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

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<li>Comprehensive official export paperwork: Official Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming moisture, salt %, 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. Non-GMO, Halal, and Kosher certified.</li>

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

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