Afghanistan: Dry and fresh fruits

Afghanistan is famous for its dry fruits. It is a place that also consists of a huge agricultural sector, and they are dependent on the irrigation sectors. As the place has low rainfall level points, that is why almost 80% of the agricultural sector is dependent on the irrigation system. As enhanced water resource planning is very helpful for the dry and fresh fruits, enhanced water resource planning has helped grow the dry and fresh fruits sector. As a result, it has become one of the essential gateways of the economy in Afghanistan.  

Afghanistan, the Producer of Dry Fruits

Afghanistan is a place that is the main array of organic products such as fresh and dry fruits. Also, the atmosphere of the country makes them a high-quality one. The dry fruits consist of raisins, figs, apricots, prunes, cherries, dates, mulberries, and much more. It is a country where most families are involved in drying fruits and selling them. Most of the country’s women are involved in this profession, and according to most of the data, 70% of Afghan women are involved in this business. They are also becoming the main source of their family income, and Afghanistan with the help from the sun and the dry climate to make dry fruits.

Afghanistan is a place that has become one of the most famous places where people will be able to get the best fresh and dry fruits, and it has also become one of the best or most famous things that will help others know about the dry fresh foods.

The Process of Drying Fruits 

The Afgan countries pass the family business of drying fruits from one generation to another. The drying process of fruits is completely natural and done by taking help from the sun and the dry climate. Farming and drawing fruits are also denoted as one of the most common family businesses of most people residing in Afghanistan. 

The country also consists of a huge range of grapes. The place can also be known as the raisin rooms or the hash mish khana.

Afghanistan is denoted as the key producer of a huge range of Afghani dry fruits around the world; as a result, they mainly export dry fruits around the world. Afghanistan is a famous source of yellow figs, dried apricots, and more. 

Drying fruits:

– First step of the drying process is to select good quality fruits. 

– These fruits are washed and dried as much as possible.

– Then they are peeled with a sharp knife or other tool which does not damage the fruit skin. 

– Then they should be sliced into small pieces because cutting into small pieces makes the drying process faster and easier. 

– In addition to this, during the slicing process you can also apply some natural preservatives. 

– After that fruits are spread on the ground under the sun and left for drying.

– This process is done in hot weather and should not be done in winter.

Preservation methods:

– It is better to preserve fruits with preservatives because in the process of drying there are many damaging factors which affect the quality of dried fruits very much.

– For this reason, dried fruits are heated when they are spread on the ground.

– When these conditions are not available then you should use some preservative to save the fruits.

Some common species 

Several common varieties are mainly being developed in Afghanistan consisting of grapes, apples, almonds, apricot, pomegranate, etc. 

Apricot is one of the common fruits in Afghanistan. This fruit is divided into two types : yellow and red apricots.

The yellowish colour apricot has an astringent taste and they do not dry as much as the red colour apricot. These red-colored apricots are sweeter and softer than the other one. There are many ways for drying this fruit, but the most popular way is spreading it on the ground.

The space also consists of several private nurseries that are the best in developing dry fruits. The Ghazni is denoted as the key source of the almonds. The soil of Afghanistan is a very good source of dry and fresh fruits. As a result, it has become the main source of dry and fresh fruits globally, and most of the countries of the world are giving strength to dry fruits imported from Afghanistan. 

The private Nurseries 

Afghanistan also consists of several private nurseries special in developing dry fruits. The place consists of several private nurseries that are almost 62% of the main nurseries. The private nurseries also consist of several blocks that help dry fruits farming. Not just dry fruits, they are also famous for developing dry and fresh fruits. Almost 15 states of Afghanistan are involved in the food development and processing sector, and it has become one of the essential parts of their economy. Not just that, it has also become the main source of the farming and drying of fruits. 

The government has also taken several steps to support the individual farmers and dryers to give more dry fruits. As a result, it has become one of the best steps toward developing dry and fresh fruits.

Conclusion 

Here are the unknown facts regarding the fresh fruits of Afghanistan and dry fruits imported from Afghanistan.

Afghanistan is a land of dry and fresh fruits. It has an abundance of fruits that can be easily included in your daily diet. Some are picked fresh and some are dried in the sun. The dry fruits are used for making seasonal fruit charva. In season, you can also find a variety of raisins. Dried apricots are called lal-khoroot or ka-kandar and are available all year round but in particular during the winter months. Apricot tree is called pat palm which produces a steady quantity throughout the year and its leaves can be used as plates to serve food on or as an alternative to water leaf in cooking rice.