Collection: dried fruits

Carob grows on trees, is a member of the legume family, and is frequently turned into a popular chocolate substitute. It's also known as locust bean or St. John's bread, and has been cultivated since the late 1800s in the Mediterranean and other parts of the world with similar climates. The tree produces brown, leathery pods six to 12 inches long with inedible seeds that turn from green to brown as they ripen. Raw, ripe pods are consumed by humans as a sweetmeat, but more often are used as animal feed due to their high sugar content.

This special figs are dried naturally without adding any preservatives. The cultivated fig has always been a very popular fruit in Anatolia, the motherland of fig, and then the desire towards fig was spread out to the Mediterranean region, Europe, Arabia, and Persia throughout history. Turkey is the biggest dried fig producer with a share of approximately 70% of world production. The western side of Turkey is very eligible for production. Especially Izmir, Odemis, Tire, Aydin, Germencik, and Ortaklar are the main cultivation sites. There are two main groups, which are based on the size and formation, and four quality classes, which are extra, first, second and industrial class. Each formation style has a different name such as Natural, Lerida, Garland, Protoben and Baglama.

Tari? Natural Fig gets its natural name because it is packaged without spoiling its natural shape. Figs are grown in Büyük Menderes and Küçük Menderes valleys and naturally dried and packaged. Doypack packages help the product to preserve its freshness for a long time. Figs dried under the sun bring their taste and nutritional value to your table with all their generosity. Dried figs can be consumed as a snack right out of the package. It can be put into desserts such as pudding or desserts specific to Turkish cuisine can be prepared by dipping dried figs. It does not contain any chemical additives. The products do not contain colorants that change the natural color of the fig. It is packaged in a hygienic environment at the Tari? Fig Union facilities.

Thanks to their rich fiber content, dried apricots contribute to the health of the digestive system and reinforce the regular function of the digestive system. Dried apricots contain more fiber than fresh apricots. 30 grams of dried apricots include 2.4 grams of fiber; greatly contributing to the digestive system. Apricots are rich in many plant-based antioxidants.

Prunes are a nutritious fruit. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Thanks to their rich fiber content, prunes reinforce the regular function of the digestive system. Their fiber and sorbitol content contributes to intestinal health. It's recommended to limit intake at 44-87 grams a day. Prunes contain many vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber and antioxidants that can contribute to reducing the risk for many chronic diseases.

An excellent choice that helps to regain the energy used in sports, contributes to restoration of the body after sports and activities thanks to its rich fiber content and aids in increasing sports performance. One serving (30 grams) of raisins contains 85 calories of energy, potassium and iron. Raisins are like natural sugar, so portion management is important!

1 serving of dried mulberries contains approximately 12 percent of recommended fiber intake. Nowadays many people consume less fiber than the daily recommendation; therefore, consuming dried mulberries as a snack is a good way to increase dietary fiber content. This delicious fruit is an ideal source for both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber aids in blood glucose management and in reducing harmful cholesterol levels, while insoluble fiber is essential for a healthy digestive system. Dried mulberries are rich in iron and calcium. 1 serving (30 grams) of dried mulberries covers 13% of daily requirement for iron and 10% of daily requirement for calcium. Iron reduces tiredness and helps you feel energetic, while carrying oxygen-rich blood cells all over the body. Calcium is essential for healthy bones and teeth and sufficient calcium intake can help prevent osteoporosis. Dried mulberries support intestinal health.

Thanks to their rich fiber content, dried apricots contribute to the health of the digestive system and reinforce the regular function of the digestive system. Dried apricots contain more fiber than fresh apricots. 30 grams of dried apricots include 2.4 grams of fiber; greatly contributing to the digestive system. Apricots are rich in many plant-based antioxidants.

Native from Southern Russia through Turkey and Iran, this shrub has been introduced to North America, where it has become an invasive. It's roots host a bacteria that fixes nitrogen, so it does fine in rather poor soils. The red fruits are lightly sweet-tart with a dry, mealy mouth feel. The photo specimens, labeled "Igde", were purchased in Los Angeles from a multi-ethnic market serving significant communities from the plant's native regions.

Thanks to their rich fiber content, dried apricots contribute to the health of the digestive system and reinforce the regular function of the digestive system. Dried apricots contain more fiber than fresh apricots. 30 grams of dried apricots include 2.4 grams of fiber; greatly contributing to the digestive system. Apricots are rich in many plant-based antioxidants.