Dry Fruits in UAE

• • range of product: Dry fruits are sold here. The range of dry fruits involves various kinds such as almonds, raisins, dates, apricots, figs, etc.
  
• • High-quality dry fruits: UAE consumers opt for high-quality and organic dry fruits.
  
• • Innovation and product development: The manufacturers are considering the change of taste, or preferences, among customers with innovative flavors, combinations, and packaging.
  
• • Online and offline distribution: Dry fruits are available in groceries, specialty shops, online, and other traditional markets.

• • Flavor: Sweet and slightly chewy
  
• • Nutritional benefits: Rich in fiber, potassium, and antioxidants
  
• • Uses: Eaten as a snack, used in desserts and beverages

• • Flavor: Sweet and tangy
  
• • Nutritional benefits: Good source of fiber, potassium, and antioxidants
  
• • Uses: Eaten as a snack, used in baking, cooking, and trail mix

• • Flavor: Sweet and slightly tart
  
• • benefits: Good source of fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, often associated with digestive health
  
• • Uses: Eaten as a snack, used as a natural laxative

Figs:

• • Fig jam: The ripe figs are crushed into a rough paste to make quite thick, highly flavored jam.
  
• • Fig and cheese salad: The tastes of figs are often mixed with goat cheese or blue cheese for a sweet and savory combination.

• • Raisin pilaf: Add raisins to the pilaf rice to give it an interesting twist, involving both sweetness and savory flavor.
  
• • Raisin Bread: It is commonly applied to bread to add sweetness and texture.

• • Hospitality: In the culture of UAE, guests are usually provided with dates and other dry fruits for hospitality.
  
• • Ramadan: Dry fruits play an important role in Ramadan since they are used to break the fast.
  
• • Typical sweets: Most common UAE sweets consist of dry fruits, such as baklava - a sweet pastry consisting of layers of filo pastry, nuts, and syrup.

• • Vitamins and minerals: Dry fruits come handy with vitamins and minerals. Some of the vitamins and minerals it provides include:
  
• • Potassium: Helps the heart work well and the regulation of blood pressure
  
• • Iron: Responsible in transporting oxygen to the different parts of the body
  
• • Magnesium: Contributed to many functions in the body, such as the functioning of the muscles and nerves
  
• • Fiber: Healthy digestion and regulating the level of blood sugar
  
• • Antioxidant radicals: Protects the body's cells from being damaged.
  
• • fats: Dry fruits, including almonds and cashews, contain healthy fats, which improve the healthy condition of the heart.

• • Established in 2021
• • Based in Dubai, UAE
• • Specializes in specialty coffee and vietnamese premium nuts

• • Specialty coffee beans from Vietnam
• • Ground coffee
• • Variety of herbal teas
• • Premium nuts for healthy lifestyle

• • 3 years of industry experience
• • Focuses on ethical and sustainable practices
• • Skilled in sensory analysis and quality control
• • Expert in roasting profiles and packaging design
• • Serves UAE and global markets

• • Founded in 1986
• • Headquartered in Dubai, UAE
• • Leading food and beverage industry solutions provider

• • Food ingredients division
• • Trading division
• • HoReCa division

• • Offices and warehouses across multiple locations
• • Integrated delivery systems for efficient supply chain
• • Over 120 employees
• • Known for innovation and cost-effective solutions
• • Proactive customer service
• • Serves Middle East region and beyond

• • Product quality: The supplier should offer you high-quality dry fruits to enjoy their good taste and texture.
  
• • Variety: The supplier should offer a good variety of dry fruits for your needs.
  
• • Reliability: The supplier should be known to deliver good products without damage and in proper time.
  
• • Price: Compare the prices offered by suppliers so that you can get the best.
• • Certifications: Do the supplier have any certifications like organic, such as organic or halal certifications.

• • Dates from Iran and Iraq
  
• • Almonds from the United States and Spain
  
• • Raisins from Turkey and the United States
  
• • Cashews from Vietnam and India
  
• • Apricots from Turkey and Iran

• • Saudi Arabia
• • India
• • Pakistan
• • Kingdom
• • Other countries in the Middle East and Asia

• • Global demand: This demand for dry fruits has been on rise globally as they hold nutritional values, are easy to store, and add variety in their respective cuisines.
  
• • Price fluctuations:  Dry fruits prices tend to experience price variations due to the supply and demand along with weather conditions and currency rates.
  
• • Quality standards: High quality standard is the prime requirement for success in international dry fruits trade.
  
• • Trade regulations: The exporter follows strictly to the internationally agreed-upon rules for trade, especially those related to tariffs, quotas, and sanitary and phytosanitary measures(relating to the health of plants, especially with respect to the requirements of international trade).
  
• • Sustainability: This new approach towards the environment has made sustainability very important in the food industry, including dry fruit production and trade.

A. In general, a handful of mix dry fruits in small quantities is proportionate for an average number of people; for example, 1 ounce or 28 grams should be enough for any given individual for most adults as a part of his or her daily intake. This will just do the trick to give you the essential nutrients and the health benefits minus the calories and sugars in excess in your diet.

Q2.How many days can we store dry fruits?

A. Dried fruits like apricots, prunes, and raisins can be stored at the best quality for up to six months in the pantry. After opening, you can keep them in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to six more months, or freeze them for one month.

Q3.Which is the best time to eat dry fruits?

A. It is recommended to eat dry fruits during the day, preferably in the morning or as a mid-morning snack. Avoid consuming them late at night as it may disrupt digestion.

Q4.Does drying fruit remove nutrients?

A. The dehydration process retains the natural nutritional content of a food. For example, apple chips should have the same number of calories, protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, and sugar that were present in the fresh fruit. However, since dried food contains no water anymore, it is often smaller in volume and contains more calories per gram.

Q5.Does dry fruits have expiry dates?

A. On the other hand, it can undoubtedly be kept for longer than your bowl of fresh fruit lying on your countertop if it is kept properly. According to the National Center for Home Food Preservation, most dried fruits are kept well up to one year at 16ºC and up to six months at 27ºC.

Q6.Are dry fruits hot or cold?

A. Dry fruits have a hot nature, so we should consume them less in summer. But this does not mean that we should stop eating them because they are a storehouse of many essential nutrients.

Q7.Are dry fruits good for skin?

A. These help you digest the food because it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and good fat. Soaked dry fruits eaten in the morning will enhance memory and healthy skin with lustrous hair. Have dry fruits as a part of your daily meal.

Q8.Why dry fruits are expensive?

A. This restricted geographical distribution coupled with seasonally irregular produce means that supply shortages are evident whenever demand increases, thereby pushing up the prices. Dry fruits harvesting and processing require much labor and time.