TURKISH WHOLE PITTED WITH SULPHURED APRICOTS

Whole Pitted Mediterranean style be processed from sound, nature fresh Turkish apricots which have been harvested by hand, washed with pure water, hand pitted treated with sulphure dioxide for color retention, graded for size, and sorted for general defects. The product shall present a bright color (light yellow-yellow orange-orange reddish-light red), taste and smell typical of well processed dried apricots.

Whole pitted quality apricots are subject to stringent cleaning and inspection process to ensure a product free of foreign matter and fermentation.

CRITICAL CHARACTERISTICS

  1. Moisture : Max. 25 % (Determined by the DFA moisture tester)
  2. Sulphure dioxide : 2000 – 3000 ppm (Depending on demand and country)
  3. Sizing : The fruit pieces shall be uniform in size and not showing more than %8 by weight of smaller and/or larger.
  4. Color : Characteristic – Orange to Yellow
  5. Flavour : Characteristic of sun dried apricot flavor and free of foreign odors and flavors. Firm in texture, slightly wrinkled outer surface
  6. Texture : Clean and firm in texture, slightly wrinkled outer surface

 

 

Sizes Count per Kg. Diameter
1 up to 100 36mm or larger
2 101 – 120 32mm – 36mm
3 121 – 140 29mm – 36mm
4 141 – 160 26mm – 32mm
5 161 – 180 24mm – 29mm
6 181 – 200 24mm – 26mm
7 201 – 220 21mm – 26mm
8 221 and over 20mm – or less

 

NUTRITION INFORMATION (In 100 g)
Energy 236 kcal Vitamin A 2442 IU
Protein 2,43 g Vitamin C 3,80 IU
Total Carbohydrate 55,9 g Calcium 38 mg
Sugars 47,2 g Iron 2,70 mg
Total Fat 0,24 g Sodium 18 mg
Dietary Fiber 7,8 g Potassium 796 mg
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