Dried Fruits Turkey
DRIED FRUITS
Turkey's matchless superiority for agricultural production allows her to produce unique agricultural products. Except for some tropical products, almost every kind of agricultural product can be produced on a large scale in Turkey.
Dried fruits are one of Turkey's major farming sectors, which has led the country to be the most important country globally to produce and export dried fruits.
Turkish dried fruits production and exports are incredibly high and dominate world markets. Among the dried fruits produced in Turkey, raisins (sultanas), dried apricots, and dried figs have the lion's share. Because of their paramount importance for agricultural exports, dried fruits have become the traditional Turkish agricultural export items.
Turkey also produces and exports other kinds of dried fruits such as prunes, currants, dried apples, dried pears, dried mulberries, dried peaches, etc.
Dried Fruits Benefits:
Grape, fig, and apricot have miraculous benefits from their composition standpoint and have been accepted as sacred fruits throughout history.
Dried fruits are called nature's candy, and they are one of the most nutritious foods in the world. They are cholesterol-free, rich in vitamins and minerals, and fat-free.
Dried fruits are a good source of fiber and rich in antioxidants. Dried fruits are invaluable for human health and provide consumers many advantages with respect to nourishment.
With many of the major vitamins and minerals in their composition, dried fruits are found to be useful in many functions of the human body.
Dried Fruits Consumption Forms
Dried fruits are widely used in the food sector as well as being consumed as a snack. Some consumption forms of dried fruits are as follows:
Raisins (Sultanas)
Raisin is an indispensable ingredient in bread, cake, cookies, pies, tarts, and different pastries in the bakery sector. Raisins are an excellent addition to a wide range of candies, puddings, and other amazing confectioneries.
Dried Apricot
Dried apricot is consumed chiefly directly as a snack after being graded and mixed with other fruits. It is also used in bakery products, chocolate and candies, and as an ingredient in many special sweets, like paste.
Dried Fig
Dried fig is an essential ingredient in many international cuisines, including pies, pudding, cake, bread, and other bakery products after being stewed or cooked; In the jam, marmalade, and other sweet and confectionery products as a delicious ingredient.