Natural California Sun Dried Apricots – Halves

Natural sun dried apricots are grown in California’s Central Valley and dried slowly under the warm valley sun to preserve their rich, authentic flavor. Unlike conventional fruit, these apricots are made without sulfur dioxide, resulting in a natural amber-orange hue with darker highlights. Their chewy texture and earthy sweetness make them a wholesome, versatile ingredient for industrial and foodservice applications.

Culinary Appeal & Flavor

Our natural sun dried apricots offer a deep, earthy-sweet flavor balanced by light tangy notes. They have a slightly firmer, chewier texture than traditional varieties and a warm amber-orange color that can include darker areas, an authentic sign of natural drying. Their rustic appearance and full-bodied taste enhance both sweet and savory formulations.

Applications & Usage

These halves are perfect for trail mixes, baking, cereals, and confections. They also pair beautifully with meats, grains, and cheeses in prepared entrées or side dishes. Natural sun dried apricots hold their structure in both hot and cold applications, ensuring reliable performance in large-scale production and clean-label recipes.

Efficiency & Convenience

Halved apricots reduce preparation steps for food manufacturers and kitchens. Their uniform size supports even distribution, portion control, and consistent flavor delivery. This format simplifies processing while helping teams meet consumer demand for natural, minimally processed ingredients.

Recommended Uses

Excellent for baked goods, snack bars, trail mixes, sauces, salads, and savory entrees—but they can also be used in countless other recipes that call for naturally sweet, richly flavored fruit.

Key Attributes

• Grown and sun dried in California
• Kosher certified
• Made in a nut-free facility
• BRCGS A+ rated

For nearly 100 years, Traina® has proudly supplied premium dried fruits to the nation’s leading food professionals. Ready to explore new ingredient opportunities? Schedule a 1:1 meeting with our team for samples, specifications, and tailored support.

 

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