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Dried Apricots, Turkish — No Sugar Added - 0.5 lb (8 oz)

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Dried Turkish Apricots, No Sugar Added, Malatya Origin

Dried Turkish apricots from the Malatya region are a genuinely different product from the dried apricots sold at most grocery stores. Plumper, honey-sweet, with a chewy texture that holds its shape. Turkey's Malatya province produces roughly 70 percent of the world's commercial dried apricot supply, and the slow sun-drying process used in this region concentrates the natural fruit sugars without adding anything. These are whole pitted apricot halves, no sugar added, vegan, Kosher Certified, and packed fresh at our Monroe, New York facility in a resealable bag. Sizes run from 8 oz through 5 lb.

Why Do Turkish Dried Apricots Taste So Different From Store-Bought?

Origin and process. Most supermarket dried apricots in the US are California varieties, smaller, tarter, firmer in texture, and typically sulphured bright orange. A completely different eating experience from what comes out of Malatya.

Malatya sits at altitude in eastern Turkey with a Mediterranean climate that produces apricots with dramatically higher natural sugar concentration. The fruit ripens longer on the tree before harvest, then slow-dries under direct sunlight. No added sugar is needed because the fruit doesn't require it. The result tastes closer to honey than to the tart California standard most buyers know. If you've ever had dried apricots at a Middle Eastern restaurant and wondered why they tasted so much better than the ones at your supermarket, Malatya sourcing is the answer.

Sulphured vs Unsulphured Dried Apricots: Which Should You Buy?

The bright orange color in most commercial dried apricots comes from sulfur dioxide, a preservative applied during drying. Sulphured apricots are vivid orange, firmer, and slightly tarter. They're safe for most people, but cause headaches, skin reactions, and asthma attacks in sulfite-sensitive individuals, roughly 1 percent of the general population.

Unsulphured dried apricots are dark brown, almost mahogany. That's the natural color of dried apricot flesh. The flavor is more concentrated, slightly caramelized, and cleaner for people avoiding sulfite preservatives. Both variants are available in this listing. Check the specific SKU you're ordering for the sulphite status on each product variant.

Dried Apricot Nutrition: What a Serving Actually Delivers

Per one ounce, approximately four to six apricot halves: 68 calories, 2 grams of dietary fiber, 10 percent of the daily potassium value, 12 percent of the daily vitamin A value from beta-carotene, 7 percent of the daily vitamin E value, and 4 percent of the daily iron value. Natural fruit sugars account for all of the sweetness with no added sugar in any form.

Potassium and beta-carotene are where Turkish apricots stand out nutritionally. The iron content is relevant for vegan and vegetarian diets. Pregnancy nutrition guidance frequently includes dried apricots specifically for portable iron and potassium without refrigeration. The natural sorbitol and fiber content also make dried apricots a well-established gentle support for digestive regularity.

How to Use Dried Turkish Apricots Beyond Snacking

Eaten straight from the bag, these are one of the better desk or lunchbox snacks. Beyond that, the culinary range is broad.

Chopped Turkish apricots go into Moroccan lamb tagines, chicken tagines, and couscous dishes where the sweetness balances cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and saffron spice profiles. They fold into wild rice pilafs, quinoa bowls, and farro salads for visual contrast and natural sweetness. For baking, soak chopped halves in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes before folding into muffin or scone batter to prevent them from drawing moisture from the crumb. On a cheese board, Turkish apricots pair particularly well with aged manchego, goat cheese, and prosciutto.

Why Buy Dried Turkish Apricots from Nut Cravings

Malatya-sourced, no sugar added, Kosher Certified (BDMC / Beth Din Minchas Chinuch Tartikov), vegan, naturally gluten-free, and packed fresh in Monroe, New York in a resealable freshness bag. Available in multiple sizes from 8 oz through 5 lb. Free shipping on every order. Every purchase is backed by our 100% Crackproof Guarantee.

Browse our full  dried fruits collection ,or explore our complete nuts and seeds range for trail mix and charcuterie board pairings.



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