Dried fruits generally retain, to a remarkable degree, the delicious flavor of the fresh fruit. Drying fruits prevents waste and also expands the fruits’ uses. We offer a wide assortment and also customize arrangements and attractive packaging based on buyers’ specifications. We’ll be glad to provide more information on availability and packaging options. View Image
Alfarid Corporation is one of the leading almonds exporter and almonds supplier of best quality almonds with and without shell (Almond Kernel) to various regions around the world.
Almonds are named ‘mandeln’ in German, ‘amendes’ in French and ‘badam’ in English. The various types of Almonds can be ‘almonds with shell’ and ‘almonds without shell or Almond Kernels’. Almonds can further be categorized on the basis of kernels being sweet and/or bitter and at times also termed as ‘Mountain Almonds’.
Uses:
Almonds are eaten raw as well as roasted or used in cooking of bakery products and other products such as marzipan, cakes, toffees, dessert powder, biscuits. Almond kernals are also used in making peanut butter and almond milk.
These nuts have a mild flavor, which is why these are used for garnishing as well as an ingredient in sweet and savory dishes. Almonds are a rich source of vitamin E and monounsaturated fat, one of the good fats which help in reducing LDL cholesterol.
Children are often told to eat almonds before giving their examinations as it helps to retain their knowledge.
Almonds are even very good for people suffering from cholesterol and diabetes. It is also useful in reducing heart diseases to at least 30%.
Bitter almonds are mainly used in making bitter oil which can be used instead of olive oil. View Image
Alfarid Corporation is one of the leading almonds exporter and almonds supplier of best quality almonds with and without shell (Almond Kernel) to various regions around the world.
Almonds are named ‘mandeln’ in German, ‘amendes’ in French and ‘badam’ in English. The various types of Almonds can be ‘almonds with shell’ and ‘almonds without shell or Almond Kernels’. Almonds can further be categorized on the basis of kernels being sweet and/or bitter and at times also termed as ‘Mountain Almonds’.
Uses:
Almonds are eaten raw as well as roasted or used in cooking of bakery products and other products such as marzipan, cakes, toffees, dessert powder, biscuits. Almond kernals are also used in making peanut butter and almond milk.
These nuts have a mild flavor, which is why these are used for garnishing as well as an ingredient in sweet and savory dishes. Almonds are a rich source of vitamin E and monounsaturated fat, one of the good fats which help in reducing LDL cholesterol.
Children are often told to eat almonds before giving their examinations as it helps to retain their knowledge.
Almonds are even very good for people suffering from cholesterol and diabetes. It is also useful in reducing heart diseases to at least 30%.
Bitter almonds are mainly used in making bitter oil which can be used instead of olive oil. View Image
Alfarid Corporation is the premier exporter and supplier of Dried Whole Apricots and Dried Apricot Kernels across continents.
Scientific Name: Prunus Armenaica.
The dried form of Apricot fruit is considered a popular dry fruit especially during winters. The kernels are very sweet in taste. The single seed within the apricot is hard like stone.
Uses:
Apricots contain vitamin A and nutrients which help protect the heart and eyes and gives good vision. Dried apricots are used in making jams. Apricots are sometimes used to make liquor and Brandy.
Apricot kernel oil happens to work wonders when massaged to babies and adults and is used extensively in aromatherapy. Apricot kernal oil is also used in aromatherapy and as an ingredient in making cosmetic products and toiletries.
Dried Apricot also carries medicinal healing properties and is used as herbal treatment to cure diseases such as cancer, dry cough and relieving constipation. View Image
Alfarid Corporation is the premier exporter and supplier of Dried Whole Apricots and Dried Apricot Kernels across continents.
Scientific Name: Prunus Armenaica.
The dried form of Apricot fruit is considered a popular dry fruit especially during winters. The kernels are very sweet in taste. The single seed within the apricot is hard like stone.
Uses:
Apricots contain vitamin A and nutrients which help protect the heart and eyes and gives good vision. Dried apricots are used in making jams. Apricots are sometimes used to make liquor and Brandy.
Apricot kernel oil happens to work wonders when massaged to babies and adults and is used extensively in aromatherapy. Apricot kernal oil is also used in aromatherapy and as an ingredient in making cosmetic products and toiletries.
Dried Apricot also carries medicinal healing properties and is used as herbal treatment to cure diseases such as cancer, dry cough and relieving constipation. View Image
Alfarid Corporation is the leading supplier of Premium Grade A quality Black Currants Exports from Pakistan.
Black currants are the seedless small dark dried black berry or fruit, sweet and tangy in taste. Black currents or black berries are also termed as ‘Ribes nigrum’. The mentioned types of this dried fruit are ‘Rubus Armeniacus’ and ‘Rubus Laciniatus. In Urdu or Hindi, blackcurrant is called ‘Munakka’.
Uses:
Black currants are commonly used in making jams, jelly, juice, cordial and liquor. Black currants are used as a drug for fatigue related visual impairment and treating arthritis. Black currents’ paste is considered effective in curing skin disorders.
Black berries are also dried and used in cakes for adding flavor. The oil of the black curant’s seeds is rich in gamma- linolenic acid which is primarily found in vegetable oils. Some black curents are rich in vitamin C. View Image
Alfarid Corporation occupies a prominent position in the export and supply of bulk cashew nuts whole with shell as well as Cashew nuts kernels (without shells) from Pakistan.
Scientific Name: Anacardium occidentale.
Cashew nuts are the edible kidney-shaped seeds that come out of the cashew apple fruit from the cashew tree. Cashew nut has a naturally delicate flavour. The stem and layer of the cashew shells carry toxic resins that makes it unfit for human consumption. Therefore some special techniques are used to open the shell keeping the seed intact and not exposed to the harmful toxic resin. There is also a misconception about the RAW cashew nuts since most people consider the non-roasted nuts as raw. Whereas the actual raw nuts are unhealthy for human consumption and therefore only the processed cashew nuts are sold in the market labeled as ‘raw cashew nuts’.
Other Names:
Cachews are popularly known as ‘maranon’ in Spanish, ‘merey’ in Venezuela, ‘caju’ or ‘cajueiro’ in Portugese and ‘kajoo’ or ‘Kaju’ in Urdu and Hindi
Uses:
The nuts and kernels of cashews are eaten as snacks and used in making salads and stir-fried dishes. Also nut-butter spread is made with the cashews due to its high oil content. Moreover, cashews are used in making jams, chutneys and beverages. A recommended portion of cashew nuts as a part of human diet is also helpful in boosting the energy level as well as reduces the risk of heart diseases. The gum obtained from the shell of cashews is used in various medicinal preparations. View Image
Alfarid Corporation is one of the most prominent exporter and supplier of varieties of dried best quality Raisins such as Golden Raisins or Sultanas, Black Raisins, Green Long Raisins across the globe.
Dried grapes are called Raisins; different grapes are dried under different drying processes such as sun-drying, water-dipping or dehydration depending on the need for the variety of raisins.
Varieties
The popular varieties of raisins are ‘Black raisins’, ‘Green Long raisins’ and ‘Golden or Sultana raisins’. These varieties of raisins depend on the type of grape used.
Sultana or Golden Raisins: Sultana raisins are the dried form of white seedless grapes, also commonly known as ‘sultanas’, ‘sultanis’ or ‘kishmish or keeshmeesh’. Sultana raisins have a special sweet flavour and are known for their golden colour, due to which these are also termed as ‘Golden Raisins’. Golden or sultana resins are bigger in size as compared to the currants. Golden raisins are chemically treated to resemble the traditional sultana.
Uses:
Raisins are very sweet due to their high concentration in sugar. The Sultana raisins are most commonly eaten raw as snacks and also used in baking fruit cakes for occasions. Apart from cakes it is also used to make wine. The wine made from raisins (grapes) is very sweet and is normally made during the season of Christmas. The raisins provide us with some necessary vitamins, iron, and minerals, as well as it is fat free and cholesterol free. Raisins are a rich source of iron and therefore enrich the blood.
To get more information on dry Black, Green and GoldenRaisins or Sultanas. View Image
Alfarid Corporation is one of the most prominent exporter and supplier of varieties of dried best quality Raisins such as Golden Raisins or Sultanas, Black Raisins, Green Long Raisins across the globe.
Dried grapes are called Raisins; different grapes are dried under different drying processes such as sun-drying, water-dipping or dehydration depending on the need for the variety of raisins.
Varieties
The popular varieties of raisins are ‘Black raisins’, ‘Green Long raisins’ and ‘Golden or Sultana raisins’. These varieties of raisins depend on the type of grape used.
Sultana or Golden Raisins: Sultana raisins are the dried form of white seedless grapes, also commonly known as ‘sultanas’, ‘sultanis’ or ‘kishmish or keeshmeesh’. Sultana raisins have a special sweet flavour and are known for their golden colour, due to which these are also termed as ‘Golden Raisins’. Golden or sultana resins are bigger in size as compared to the currants. Golden raisins are chemically treated to resemble the traditional sultana.
Uses:
Raisins are very sweet due to their high concentration in sugar. The Sultana raisins are most commonly eaten raw as snacks and also used in baking fruit cakes for occasions. Apart from cakes it is also used to make wine. The wine made from raisins (grapes) is very sweet and is normally made during the season of Christmas. The raisins provide us with some necessary vitamins, iron, and minerals, as well as it is fat free and cholesterol free. Raisins are a rich source of iron and therefore enrich the blood.
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Alfarid Corporation is the premier supplier and exporter of naturally delicious and best quality dry dates across continents.
Dried dates are the berry like fruits of the date palm belonging to the palm family of Palmae, Arecaceae. The scientific name is Phoenix Dactylifera. These dates are dry and the colour ranges from dark red to deep brownish or yellow. The flesh is semi-soft and carries an inedible stone.
Other Names:
These dry dates are called ‘Dattes séchées’ in French, ‘Dátiles secados’ in Spanish and ‘Chuara or Khajoor/khejoor/khajur’ in Urdu or Hindi.
Uses:
Dried dates can be eaten raw and used in a variety of products like cakes, sweets, marzipans, puddings, bread etc. Dates can even be used in cookies, ice-cream or candy bars. Dates are sometimes used to make pickles as well. There are even juices of dates that are used as a non alcoholic drink during the Holy Muslim month of Ramadan.
Dates are cholesterol free as well as fat free and are a very important source of energy and food. Dates, when soaked in water and eaten can be useful to build up the heart. Chuara is also used in combination with betel nets in popular supari brands.
Date oil is used for making cosmetics and soaps. The seed of dates is used to make traditional medicines. Dates can be made into a paste or syrup and be used as a medicine for sore throats, colds and fever.
Date seeds are even soaked in water until soft and used as food for animals such as horses, sheep and goats. In some places the seeds of dates are ground and are used to make bread during scarcity. These are even burnt to be used as charcoal for silversmiths. View Image
Alfarid Corporation is known for supplying and exporting the best export quality naturally sweet dried round sweet figs.
Scientific Name: Ficus carica L.
Other Names:
Figs are commonly known as Figs in English, Anjeer in Urdu or Hindi, Higo in Spanish, Figue in French, Fiege in German, Fico in Italian and Dumur in Bengali.
Fig tree belonging to the mulberry family bears the pear-shaped fruits that carry tiny stones inside. These dried figs have a very unique sweet flavour.
Drying Processes:
Fig fruits are either sun dried or processed depending on its usage requirements. The shape of these figs changes after undergoing the drying process, making them more flattened in appearance. The sun drying process preserves its naturally sweet flavour, whereas the processing of the figs makes them commercially more popular and appear more attractive and shiny.
Uses:
Figs contain a significant quantity of fiber and iron as compared to other dry fruits. They can be eaten fresh or dried and used in making jam. In Bengal it is cooked as a vegetable and is considered useful for heart ailments, they are made into syrups and given to people suffering from different heart ailments. Moreover, figs are known to reduce the risk of heart diseases as in lowering the blood cholesterol levels. Figs even contain a high quantity of calcium, phosphorous, iron, vitamin C and B. View Image
Alfarid Corporation is one of the most prominent exporter and supplier of varieties of dried best quality Raisins such as Golden Raisins or Sultanas, Black Raisins, Green Long Raisins across the globe.
Dried grapes are called Raisins; different grapes are dried under different drying processes such as sun-drying, water-dipping or dehydration depending on the need for the variety of raisins.
Varieties
The popular varieties of raisins are ‘Black raisins’, ‘Green Long raisins’ and ‘Golden or Sultana raisins’. These varieties of raisins depend on the type of grape used.
Sultana or Golden Raisins: Sultana raisins are the dried form of white seedless grapes, also commonly known as ‘sultanas’, ‘sultanis’ or ‘kishmish or keeshmeesh’. Sultana raisins have a special sweet flavour and are known for their golden colour, due to which these are also termed as ‘Golden Raisins’. Golden or sultana resins are bigger in size as compared to the currants. Golden raisins are chemically treated to resemble the traditional sultana.
Uses:
Raisins are very sweet due to their high concentration in sugar. The Sultana raisins are most commonly eaten raw as snacks and also used in baking fruit cakes for occasions. Apart from cakes it is also used to make wine. The wine made from raisins (grapes) is very sweet and is normally made during the season of Christmas. The raisins provide us with some necessary vitamins, iron, and minerals, as well as it is fat free and cholesterol free. Raisins are a rich source of iron and therefore enrich the blood.
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Alfarid Corporation is the leading supplier of Premium Grade A quality Pine Nuts with Shell and Pine Nuts Kernels or Pine Nuts without Shell from Pakistan.
Pine nut kernel is the edible seed of the popular dry fruit belonging to the genus Pinus Pinea. Pinenut is one of the most important cash crop of the tribal people, populary known as ‘chilgoza’ in Urdu and Hindi.
Uses:
Pine nuts can be eaten raw or roasted and are used in a variety of sweet and savory dishes such as cakes, soups and other desserts. It is used in a kind of Italian sauce called pesto as well as used in chocolates. Normally pine nuts are added in vegetable dishes for flavour.
The oil extracted from pine nuts is precious and useful for health benefits. Chilgozas’ are high-fat nuts and are rich in carbohydrates and proteins.
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Alfarid Corporation is the leading supplier of Premium Grade A quality Pine Nuts with Shell and Pine Nuts Kernels or Pine Nuts without Shell from Pakistan.
Pine nut kernel is the edible seed of the popular dry fruit belonging to the genus Pinus Pinea. Pinenut is one of the most important cash crop of the tribal people, populary known as ‘chilgoza’ in Urdu and Hindi.
Uses:
Pine nuts can be eaten raw or roasted and are used in a variety of sweet and savory dishes such as cakes, soups and other desserts. It is used in a kind of Italian sauce called pesto as well as used in chocolates. Normally pine nuts are added in vegetable dishes for flavour.
The oil extracted from pine nuts is precious and useful for health benefits. Chilgozas’ are high-fat nuts and are rich in carbohydrates and proteins.
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Alfarid Corporation is one of the prominent supplier and exporter of best quality Green Pistachios (Pista) from Pakistan to various nations.
Pistachios are one of the oldest flowering nut trees. The fruit of the plant is green whereas the shell of the pistachio is beige in colour. Pistachio comes in two popular varieties i.e., Pistachios with Shell and Pistachios without shell. It is called ‘Pista’ in Urdu and Hindi.
Pistachio Unsalted With Shell:
These pistachios’ are useful for pistachio lovers who suffer from high cholesterol, blood pressure and regularizing water balance within the body and boosting the immune system.
Uses:
The pistachio kernels are often eaten whole or roasted. Pistache are very famous for being used in ice-creams and for garnishing. Pistachio’s can also be used in puddings, cakes and other desserts. View Image
Alfarid Corporation is one of the prominent supplier and exporter of best quality Green Pistachios (Pista) from Pakistan to various nations.
Pistachios are one of the oldest flowering nut trees. The fruit of the plant is green whereas the shell of the pistachio is beige in colour. Pistachio comes in two popular varieties i.e., Pistachios with Shell and Pistachios without shell. It is called ‘Pista’ in Urdu and Hindi.
Pistachio Salted With Shell:
Another name for these pistachios is colossal pistachio’s.
Uses:
The pistachio kernels are often eaten whole or roasted. Pistache are very famous for being used in ice-creams and for garnishing. Pistachio’s can also be used in puddings, cakes and other desserts. View Image
Alfarid Corporation is one of the prominent supplier and exporter of best quality Green Pistachios (Pista) from Pakistan to various nations.
Pistachios are one of the oldest flowering nut trees. The fruit of the plant is green whereas the shell of the pistachio is beige in colour. Pistachio comes in two popular varieties i.e., Pistachios with Shell and Pistachios without shell. It is called ‘Pista’ in Urdu and Hindi.
Pistachio Kernel:
The pistachios without shell are called pistachio kernels.
Uses:
The pistachio kernels are often eaten whole or roasted. Pistache are very famous for being used in ice-creams and for garnishing. Pistachio’s can also be used in puddings, cakes and other desserts. View Image
Alfarid Corporation occupies a prominent position in the supply and export of best quality Walnut Kernels and Walnuts with Shell from Pakistan.
Scientific Name: Juglans regia
Walnut is the brain-shaped nut or wrinkled two-lobed seed from the walnut trees that comes within a hard shell. Walnut belongs to the genus Juglans and is marketed as inshell (whole), shelled (shell removed) as well as broken pieces. The colour of the nut within the shell ranges from light brownish golden to dark brown depending on the quality. Walnuts are widely grown in the temperate zones and are mostly demanded in huge quantities during winter season and Christmas.
Other Names:
Other names for Walnut are English walnut, European walnut, Persian walnut, Caucasian walnut and Circassian walnut. In Urdu/Hindi, walnut is called Akhrot.
Uses:
Walnuts are used in cakes and toffees. It is specially used in making traditional sweets/desserts, breads, muffins and cookies. They are rich in oil content and are used in cookery, as in garnishing sometimes and could be eaten plain as well. In some countries the walnuts are preserved in vinegar, they are called ‘pickled walnuts’. Walnuts along with olive oil help in reducing the inflammation in the arteries after meals which can cause heart diseases.
Walnut husks are used to create a dark chocolate colour which is used to dye fabrics. View Image