Due to the relevance of ecological characteristics, color, taste, odor, flavor and dry matter in terms of the world’s most famous apricots are produced in our province. However, Malatya apricots…Continue readingFeature of Malatya Apricot
In Malatya, apricot is harvested in July. The soil is covered with plastic covers and the trees are vibrated so the fruits drop onto the covers. Fruits are gathered into containers and…Continue readingApricot Harvest and Drying
Natural Drying (Gün Kurusu) Fruits can be dried without sulfur treatment but, the resulting product is brown, not yellow or orange, and the taste is different. The harvested fruits are carried to the…Continue readingNatural Drying (Gün Kurusu)
The apricot kernel (Prunus armeniaca) is the soft part inside the seed of the apricot. It is said to be a good source of iron, potassium and phosphorus, and one…Continue readingAbout to apricot kernels
Turkey is the leading producer of apricots in the world, producing a mammoth 695,000 tons annually (2009 figures) — almost twice the amount of nearest rival Iran — and a…Continue readingMalatya Apricots