Dried fruits are those from which most of the water content is removed. Raisins, dates, prunes, figs, apricots, peaches, apples and pears are conventional dry fruits that are either sun-dried, dried in heated wind tunnels, drums dried or freeze dried. They are high in nutritive value and have a longer shelf life. Cashew nuts, Pistachio, walnut...
A type of stoned fruit that is available fresh or dried and is grown widely in desert areas. Dates are a staple food in the Middle East. They are sweet and chewy. They come in a cylindrical shape and have a wrinkled texture. Usage Dates are either consumed directly like a dry fruit or used as seasonings in sweets, puddings, cakes and ...