These are the Malatya variety of apricots. Malatya is a large city in the Eastern Anatolia region of Tukey and is the capital of Malatya Province. It is a city that is renowned for its apricots. Up to 80% of Turkish apricots come from Malatya. Not only are dried apricots delicious but they are also packed with nutrition. When apricots are dried, the relative concentration of nutrients is increased resulting in a vitamin A, vitamin E, potassium, and iron content of above 25% daily value for a 100 gram serving. They also have a lower glycemic index and high fiber content. The #2 indicates the size of the apricot. A size 2 means that there are 101 - 120 whole apricots per kilogram (2.2 pounds).
Moisture: .25% Max So2: 3500 ppm Max Water Activity: 70 Max Speckled: 6% in 2.2 lb. Sun Burned: 8% in 2.2 lb. Hail Damaged: 5% in 2.2 lb. Discolored: 4% in 2.2 lb. Split: 2% in 2.2 lb.
PRODUCT ATTRIBUTES
Kosher
Vegan
Naturally Non GMO
Stored in a SQF Certified Facility
GloryBee is FSMA Compliant
SHELF LIFE & STORAGE
It is recommended to store these dried apricots in a clean, dry, cold (recommended 39 degrees F) environment. If unopened and when stored under these conditions, the product shelf life is 12 months from the date of manufacture. The shelf life when opened is 1 month from the date of manufacture when stored under these conditions.
Note: The specifications listed above are averages only. For information on specific lots, please request via our sales department.