DRIED FRUITS

Dried apricot products originate from Malatya and the moisture content is between 16-22%; Color characteristics vary from light yellow-amber in sulfur products to dark brown in natural products. Products offered in calibration ranges from 1 (80–100 units/kg) to 8 (320–380 units/kg) can be supplied with sulfur or natural options. It has a wide range of uses, from snack consumption to industrial fillings and energy bar production.

Dried figs are supplied from Aydın and Izmir regions and have a moisture content of 20–24%. In products separated by different size classes such as Lerida, Pulled, Protoben and Layer, the sulfur content can optionally be kept at ≤ 1,000 ppm. Dried figs, which are offered in cardboard boxes or vacuum packaging options from 200 g to 10 kg, are widely used in the food industry, retail products and energy-supplemented food production.

The raisin range includes Thompson, Sultana, Golden and Flame varieties; The moisture content is in the range of 13-17% and the color tones vary from light golden yellow to dark brown. These products, whose calibration values ​​vary between 200-500 pieces per 100 g, are offered in 12.5 kg kraft bags or retail packages of 250 g-1 kg. It is an ideal ingredient for baking, confectionery and breakfast cereal production.

The date product line includes varieties such as Deglet Nour, Medjool and Sukkary; The moisture content is between 15-25% and the natural sugar content is around 70-75%. Dates, with calibration values ​​ranging from 40 to 110 units/kg, are offered in vacuum or MAP packaging options from 500 g to 10 kg. It has a wide range of uses, from retail consumption to pastry, energy bars and filling products.

This product line includes varieties such as apples, plums, pears, tomatoes, bananas and pineapple slices; Humidity is in the range of 10–18%. It offers a wide product portfolio suitable for different usage areas such as industrial food production, granola mixes, chocolate applications and multi-fruit bars.

Within the scope of the technical specifications of dried fruits, the moisture content is determined in the range of 10-25% according to the ISO 6673 standard, and this value is a critical parameter in controlling the shelf life of the product. The amount of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) can be kept at ≤ 2,000 ppm according to the ISO 5522 method, and this value represents the optional protection level. Aflatoxin total (B1+B2+G1+G2) EU Reg. It ensures mycotoxin safety by meeting the limit of ≤ 10 µg/kg according to regulation 1881/2006. The microbiological limit is ≤ 10³ CFU/g according to ISO 4833 and indicates that the hygiene standard is met. Pesticide residues EU Reg. Heavy metal safety is maintained at < 0.1 mg/kg by ICP-MS measurement, while controlled by GC-MS analysis in accordance with 396/2005. These technical parameters ensure that the product complies with food safety and international quality requirements.

During the production and quality processes, fruits are hand-harvested and selected when they ripen in season; The drying phase is carried out using completely natural methods under the sun or in ovens with controlled air circulation. During the calibration phase, optical sorting machines are used to classify products according to size, color and defect criteria. While sterilization is applied with steam or radiation methods to ensure microbial safety, the packaging process is completed with vacuum, MAP (modified atmosphere) or retail type packaging options. The production system is carried out in line with ISO 22000, HACCP, BRC, Halal and Kosher certifications and international food safety and quality standards.

The packaging and logistics structure for dried fruits offers formats suitable for sale in markets and chain stores with vacuum packages between 200 g and 2 kg for the retail segment; Cardboard boxes between 5 and 10 kg for HORECA and industrial use are preferred in the bakery and manufacturing sectors. While 12.5 kg kraft bags for industrial mass consumption provide a practical and economical solution, in export operations, big-bag packages with a capacity of 500–1,000 kg offer high-volume transportation suitable for bulk shipments. For the premium segment, packaging options with increased shelf life using the MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) system in the range of 250 g–1 kg are preferred.

Within the scope of sustainability and traceability approach, Fonte Food supports agricultural sustainability and ensures the quality of raw materials by applying a direct contract production model with local farmers. Food safety and traceability systems are managed with batch-based coding to ensure traceability of products from harvest to the end consumer. The packaging materials used are recyclable; In production, drying technologies with high energy efficiency are preferred. Environmental impacts are minimized by applying logistics planning that minimizes the carbon footprint in transportation processes.