Dried Apricots
08131000Apricot is the ripe fruit of the apricot tree with the scientific name Prunus armeniaca of the Rosacea family. Dried Apricot is the ripe fruit of the apricot tree, which is cut along its natural groove and dried in the sun or industrially. This product is supplied in whole forms or halved.
Product Classification:
Dried ApricotsClassification | |
Classification | Quantity per 1000 grams |
Large | Less than 150 pieces |
Medium | Between 151 to 200 pieces |
Small | More than 2000 pieces |
Product Technical Specifications:
Dried Apricots Technical Specifications | ||||
No. | Characteristics | Unit | Measurement Limit | |
1 | Taste and Smell | - | Natural | |
2 | Impurity | - | Negative | |
3 | The Effect of Mold | - | Negative | |
4 | Insect Damage | - | Negative | |
5 | Foreign Material | - | Negative | |
6 | Pest Infestation | - | Negative | |
7 | Moisture | Sun dried apricots | Weight percentage | Max 14 |
Sulfurized dried apricots | Max 18 | |||
8 | Unripe Apricots | Unit percentage | Max 3 | |
9 | Damaged Apricots | Unit percentage | Max 5 | |
10 | Sulfuric Anhydride Residue | mg/kg | Max 1500 | |
11 | Acid-Insoluble Ash | Weight percentage | Max 0.1 | |
Microbiology:
Microbiology of Dried Apricots | ||
No. | Characteristics | Measurement Limit (CFU/g) |
1 | Total count of microorganisms | 103 |
2 | Coliforms | 10 |
3 | Mold | 102 |
4 | Yeast | 102 |
5 | Escherichia coli | Negative |
6 | Salmonella in 25 grams | Negative |
Maximum tolerated level of Aflatoxin:
Maximum tolerated level of Aflatoxin (µg/kg) | |||||
No. | Product Name | Aflatoxins | Ochratoxin | ||
B1 | Total B1+B2+G1+G2 | M1 | A | ||
1 | Dried Apricots | 5 | 15 | - | 10 |
Storage Conditions: Dried Apricots should be stored in a dry and cool place. The suitable storage temperature for storing Dried Apricots is between 0 and 10 degrees Celsius. If stored in proper conditions, it can be stored for 12 months.
Certifications:
- Iran National Standards Organization
- Iran Plant Protection Organization
- Standard of Good Agricultural Practices
- Organic Agricultural Products Certification
- physical, chemical and microbial analyzes from the most reliable laboratories
- HACCP
- ISO
- FSSC
- IFS
- SGS
- BRC
Pesticide Residues:
The residual amount of pesticides should be according to the national standard of Iran No. 13117.
Maximum Limit of Heavy Metals:
Product Name | Maximum Tolerance of Heavy Metals (mg/kg) | ||||
Lead (Pb) | Cadmium (Cd) | Mercury (Hg) | Arsenic (As) | Tin (Sn) | |
Dried Apricots | 0.1 | - | - | - | - |
Further Details 1
Ochratoxin, aflatoxin and pesticide residue tests can be performed upon the request of the buyer or destination country.
| Serving Size | 100g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 241 |
| Total Fat 0.5g | 1% |
| Sodium 10mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 63g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.3g | 26% |
| Protein 3.4g | 7% |
| Iron 2.7mg | 15% |
| Calcium 55mg | 4% |
| Potassium 1162mg | 25% |
