Standard Yellow Apricot No: 4
With an above-standard size (141-160 pcs/kg) and a competitive market price, one of the most widely traded balanced apricots on the world market.
Prices depend on product specifications, quantity and delivery location — a firm market quote as soon as possible.
What Is Standard Yellow Apricot No: 4? & The Supply Process
Standard Yellow Apricot No: 4 (141-160 pcs/kg) is one of the most frequently traded, high-volume calibres in the dried fruit trade. Being neither too large nor too small, this ideal average size, with its easy bite-sized consumption and strong price advantage, finds demand in every segment from supermarket chains to the food industry.
No: 4 apricots, dried in Malatya's traditional sulphuring kilns, retain their shine and soft texture for a long time. They are consumed directly as a snack and are also preferred as a diced or filling ingredient in industrial food production.
Akyel Kayısı offers stocked supply of No: 4 calibre throughout the season based on demand and our warehouse planning, aiming for the timely delivery of large-tonnage international contracts.
Key Technical & Commercial Advantages
- 141 – 160 pcs/kg, a widely demanded standard calibre
- High stock turnover and season-long stocked supply based on demand
- Suitable for both direct consumption and industrial use
- Excellent color and size homogeneity
- Moisture-resistant cartoning at export standards
Areas Of Use By Sector
Retail Packaging
It is the most commonly used content of standard 250g and 500g dried fruit packages on supermarket shelves.
Mass Catering
Ideal for making nutritious compote and hoşaf for military units, dormitories, hospitals, and food production facilities.
Confectionery & Baking
Used as a portioned flavor addition in the production of chocolate bars, muesli, granola, and fruit bread.
Sector solutions in which this product is used:
Product Information & Reference Values
- Origin Region
- Malatya — Akçadağ & Hekimhan
- Harvest / Season
- July – August
- Form & Processing
- Whole Pitted Dried Apricot
- Packaging Options
- 10 kg Carton / 12.5 kg Carton / 5 kg Special Box / Bulk / Big-Bag / Palletized Container — The packaging preference, palletization and international container shipping plan are settled in the quotation.
Reference values for No: 4 Standard yellow apricot are below.
| Calibre (pcs/kg) | 141 – 160 pcs / kg (No: 4 Standard Size) |
|---|---|
| Sulphur Content (SO2) | Sulphur Level Compliant with Buyer Country's Export Regulations |
| Quality Grade | 1st Grade Standard |
| Origin & Harvest | Malatya, Türkiye — New Crop |
The calibre (pcs/kg) and nutritional values in the table are based on Malatya apricot standards, industry practice and supply chain experience; exact values are confirmed by lot analysis.
Standard Yellow Apricot No: 4 — Quality and Careful Preparation
We carefully prepare our new Şire Market and orchard selections drawing on traditional Malatya experience; we present them for shipment after sorting and careful selection at contracted facilities. You can review our preparation and quality approach below:
In yellow apricot, sulphuring preserves the color and shelf life; care is taken to ship at a level suited to the buyer country's preference in exports.
Frequently Asked Questions About Standard Yellow Apricot No: 4
Does No: 4 apricot fall apart when making compote?
Generally no — thanks to the characteristic fiber structure of Malatya apricot, the fruit retains its form during cooking, imparts a delicious yellow color and aroma to the water, and does not turn mushy.
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