Dry Fruits

Almonds in shells / Prunus Dulcis/ Badam

English Name: Almond In Shells

Botanical Name: Prunus Dulcis

Local Name: Badam

Product Description

The almonds is native to the Mediterranean climate region of the Middle East, eastward as far as the Indus River in Pakistan. Wild almonds are bitter, the kernel produces deadly cyanide, and eating even a few dozen in one sitting can be fatal. Domestic almonds were cultivated from a sweet variety but how the sweet type of almond was discovered amongst many deadly varieties remains a mystery.

Almond kernels / Prunus Dulcis/ Maghaz Badam

English Name: Almond Kernels 

Botanical Name: Prunus Dulcis

Local Name: Maghaz Badam

Product Description

A tree grown for its nuts. Inside this is the nut, consisting of a shell and a kernel surrounded by a thin skin. Almonds are sometimes extracted for their oil, which is used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Dry Apricot / Prunus Armeniaca / Khubani

English Name: Dry Apricort 

Botanical Name: Prunus Armeniaca

Local Name: Khubani

Product Description

Apricots are the colorful fruits rich in flavor and sweetly fragrant. The dried apricot is obtained by dehydrating the fruit by natural means to enrich the flavor without reducing any of its nutritive content. Dried apricots contain Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Iron, and Vitamin C; the essential nutrients required for maintaining a healthy body and combating many diseases as well. Gilgit Baltistan brings to you the rich and tasty apricots from the farms of Shigar and Kharmang, dehydrated naturally (sun dried) and preserved in the best quality standards.

Dry Figs/ Ficus Carica /Anjeer

English Name: Dry Figs 

Botanical Name: Ficus Carica

Local Name: Anjeer

Product Description

Popularly known as “Angeer” in, dried figs are a health fruit that has gained a lot of popularity off late. Although figs are generally seasonal fruits, they are available right through the year in dried form. They are lusciously sweet with a texture that combines the chewiness of their flesh, the smoothness of their skin and the crunchiness of their seeds. Dried figs are an excellent source of minerals like calcium, copper, potassium, manganese, iron, selenium and zinc. They also contain good levels of B-complex groups of vitamins such as niacin, pyridoxine, folates and panthothenic acid. Figs are higher in fiber than any other fresh or dried fruit per serving, containing about five to six grams per portion of three figs. They are particularly rich in soluble fiber like pectin, which has been proven effective in lowering cholesterol.

Dry Dates / Phoenix Dactylifera/ Chuhary

English Name: Almond Kernels 

Botanical Name: Prunus Dulcis

Local Name: Maghaz Badam

Product Description

These luscious dried dates are grown in Pakistan. Dried and pitted using traditional methods, these dates contain no added ingredients or sweeteners. Sweet and addictively textured, studies show that dried dates are a rich source of iron, calcium, potassium, vitamins, and antioxidants.

Black Raisins/ Prunus Dulcis / Kishmish

English Name: Almond Kernels 

Botanical Name: Prunus Dulcis

Local Name: Maghaz Badam

Product Description

Black raisins are made by drying out black Corinth seedless grapes under the sun or in a dehydrator. They have a darker colour compared to the other raisin varieties and are tangy and sweet. Black raisins are used in preparing smoothies, desserts and even as a garnish on salads.

Green Raisins/ Jugians Fegia / Kishmish

English Name: Brown Raisins

Botanical Name: Juglans Regia

Local Name: Kishmish

Product Description

These green raisins make a great addition to your snack mix or your cup of afternoon teal! Green raisins are always a healthy option for satisfying your sweet tooth. Raisin colors vary by their drying process. A golden, green to bright yellow raisins is dried under shade and is called Golden Raisin or Golden Bleached Raisins.

Apricot Almond Bitter/ Prunus Dulcis / Maghaz Badam

English Name: Almond Almond Bitter 

Botanical Name: Prunus Dulcis

Local Name: Maghaz Badam

Product Description

A tree grown for its nuts. Inside this is the nut, consisting of a shell and a kernel surrounded by a thin skin. Almonds are sometimes extracted for their oil, which is used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Apricot Almond Sweet/  Prunus Dulcis/  Maghaz Badam

English Name: Almond Kernels 

Botanical Name: Prunus Dulcis

Local Name: Maghaz Badam

Product Description

A tree grown for its nuts. Inside this is the nut, consisting of a shell and a kernel surrounded by a thin skin. Almonds are sometimes extracted for their oil, which is used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Pine Nuts In Shells/ Pines / Chalgozy

English Name: Pine Nuts 

Botanical Name: Pines

Local Name: Chalgozy

Product Description

Pine nuts have a delicate sweet and nutty flavor that complements many recipes. Blend these fresh pine nuts into a creamy pesto sauce, or add them to cookies and baked goods for a nutty crunch. Roasting the pine nuts will bring out their unique flavor, making them perfect to toss on salads, pastas, and other dishes.

Pine Nuts Without Shells/ Pines / Chalgozy

English Name: Pine Nuts Without Shells 

Botanical Name: Pines

Local Name: Chalgozy

Product Description

Pine nuts have a delicate sweet and nutty flavor that complements many recipes. Blend these fresh pine nuts into a creamy pesto sauce, or add them to cookies and baked goods for a nutty crunch. Roasting the pine nuts will bring out their unique flavor, making them perfect to toss on salads, pastas, and other dishes.