As a dried fruit trader, you should know which fruits are popular in dried form and which ones can be offered as luxury and export products. But in general, the best and most popular dried fruits are: Kiwi: Kiwi is one of the very rich sources of fiber and vitamin C, the benefits of which are not lost by drying. In addition, it is a good alternative to sour snacks. That is, those who eat sweet fruits hard, can eat kiwi as fruit chips and enjoy it. This dry fruit does not have many calories. Apricot: its sweet and sour taste makes it one of the best dried fruits. Sweet apricots can be substituted for daily sweets to consume less sugar. Export of dates: Dry dates are used not only as fruit chips, but also as a supplement for confectionery and desserts. Many people who want to lose weight eat dates instead of chocolate and sweets and also maintain their body's energy. Plum: Dried plum is a colorful and attractive fruit that can be used both in fruit dishes and on cakes, sweets, and syrups. There are usually a lot of plums in dried fruit packages. Dried figs: Most Iranians are familiar with dried figs and have been consuming them with tea and coffee for years. This fruit has many fans outside of Iran. Dried berries: Berries are also a good substitute for sugar and can be exported to different countries. Apples and dried oranges: Apples are not only a delicious fruit chip, but also a great drink. In many fruit teas with relaxing properties, you can see apple and orange slices. Also, orange peel is used a lot in cooking and baking.
Rules and standards of dried fruit for export
Not knowing the legal details of exporting food products can stop or disrupt your business. A package of dried fruit, when it leaves the door of your production facility, has to go through several steps to reach a shop in the target country (UAE, Oman, Turkey and even Europe). These rules and standards make you avoid mistakes at the same stage of production and send a suitable final product to the market. Together, let's learn more about these rules: To obtain an export permit, the full name of the country of origin must be written on the package. If your product does not have a specific standard certificate, the general standard mark must be included on it. For export to Europe, there is a maximum allowed amount of contaminants (especially in nuts and dried fruits). Your product must be tested for this before export. Products should be tested for food and public health risks and get the necessary certificates before selling. The maximum amount of moisture, size, quality rating and the amount of preservatives should be included on the package. In the name of the product, it must be declared that it is naturally dry or has sugar added to it. The label should state whether or not the dried fruit has seeds. The grade and year of production and use by date should be included on the product. There are no special rules or restrictions regarding packaging, and you can package your product in any way you like, of course, following the standards. The packaging of nuts and dried fruit (in whatever form they are packed) should have features such as quality protection, protection against pollution, protection of smell and taste, and other characteristics.