Dried pomegranate

Fresh vs. Dried Product Price Comparison per kg

Why Use Dried Pomegranate

• One crate of 10 kg of pomegranate reduces to approximately 1 kg after drying.

• Due to volume reduction, the space required for storage is significantly reduced. The required volume is reduced to approximately 1/10th compared to the fresh product.

• Due to the reduction in volume and weight, it has become an easy-to-transport product. A truckload of fresh pomegranate can fit into a 2-pallet area once dried.

• Cold storage conditions are not required for storage. A cool, dry place away from direct sunlight is sufficient for dried pomegranate storage conditions.

• The growth rate of bacteria is proportional to the water content in the product. Since the water content of dried pomegranate drops from 90% to 10%, bacterial growth is limited in the product with reduced water activity. After the drying process, the shelf life of the product is much longer than that of the fresh product.

• The historical development of dried products has generally occurred during periods of famine and war. Products like dried pomegranate are strategic products for Turkey due to their long shelf life and ease of transport in terms of sustainable food.

• As Kurucum Food, we continue to develop dried pomegranate products and production technologies in partnership with our sister company, Eksis Industrial Drying Systems technology company. Our projects related to pomegranate are;

• Pomegranate juice powder production

Dried pomegranate product varieties and production process:

Dried pomegranate is the dried form of fresh pomegranate. Pomegranate arils have a water content of approximately 80%. By removing the water, about 1 kg of dried pomegranate arils is obtained from 5 kg of fresh arils. Drying removes the water and leaves the essence of the product. Consequently, the nutritional values of dried pomegranate, especially mineral, protein, and carbohydrate ratios, are significantly concentrated. You can find the list of our dried pomegranate product varieties below.

Dried pomegranate arils

Dried pomegranate powder

Uses for Dried Pomegranate:

Some areas where dried pomegranate is used;

Can be consumed as a snack,

Can be consumed as a snack in diet products,

Used as a coating for Turkish delight,

Used in pre-packaged ashure (Noah's pudding) mixes,

Can be added to muesli, cereal, and breakfast product mixes,

Used in desserts, puddings, and chocolate,

Used in products such as biscuits and cakes,

Dried Pomegranate Shipping Method:

We can deliver dried pomegranate to your address in boxes, packages, or sacks via our contracted shipping companies.

Based on a summary of studies conducted on dried pomegranate arils, I have prepared a 10-point research paper explaining its effects on health. Each point is supported by data obtained from various scientific studies.

Nutritional value comparison table between dried pomegranate arils and fresh pomegranate arils

References

• USDA FoodData Central. (2023). "Pomegranate, raw." U.S. Department of Agriculture. Retrieved from
• Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. Lee, Y., & Park, H. (2022). "Nutritional composition of fresh and dried pomegranate." Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 109: 104499. DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2022.104499.
• Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Chen, W., et al. (2023). "Comparative analysis of fresh and dehydrated pomegranate seeds." J. Agric. Food Chem., 71(4): 1212-1220. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c01112.
• Nutrients. Patel, R., & Wang, S. (2022). "Health implications of dried fruit and nutrient concentration." Nutrients, 14(7), 1505. DOI: 10.3390/nu14071505.