Nuts & Seeds

Sugar-coated chickpeas are a crunchy treat with a sweet candy coating. As a naturally rich source of protein, dietary fiber, and minerals, garbanzo beans make this a nutritious snack that satisfies both savory and sweet cravings. These tasty, pastel-colored treats are perfect for Easter and other springtime celebrations. These candy-coated chickpeas are a sweet surprise indeed.

A pumpkin seed, also known in North America as a pepita, is the edible seed of a pumpkin or certain other cultivars of squash. The seeds are typically flat and asymmetrically oval, have a white outer husk, and are light green in color after the husk is removed.

Turkey is known as the third-largest country for pistachio production after Iran and the United States of America. Turkey on average, produces 13% of world pistachio production. Because of the suitable climate in Anatolia, most of the Turkish pistachio trees grow in this region. However, various types of pistachio trees are found in different parts of the country, such as the Mediterranean, Aegean coastal lines. Almost 56 provinces in Turkey produce pistachios. There are only five popular provinces as the main Turkish pistachio suppliers, namely, Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Adiyaman, Kahramanmaras, and Siirt. Generally, pistachios are gathered in the late summer months and can be consumed all year round.

Dried apricots are a type of traditional dried fruit. When treated with sulfur dioxide, the color is vivid orange. Organic fruit not treated with sulfur vapor is darker in color and has a coarser texture. Generally, the lighter the color, the higher the SO₂ content.

Store in a cool and dry environment, do not expose to direct sunlight.

Typically, the plum used for drying is a firmer fruit and one that contains a higher level of sugar. This fruit has a moist flesh with a rich flavor and is available in various sizes. Although sun drying is still utilized, most drying occurs with the use of commercial dehydration dryers.