Turkey's dried dates are 10 times more expensive

Published 2022년 11월 16일

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The article highlights the start of the drying process for dates in the Honaz district of Denizli, which contributes to 80% of Turkey's persimmon exports. The district is expected to produce around 15 thousand tons of dates this year across 13 thousand decares of land. The process involves peeling and meticulous arrangement for drying, with traditional methods including roof-top or door-front drying. The dates are beneficial for health and are sold at around 6-7 TL per kilogram fresh and 80-90 TL per kilogram dried. Producers use the remaining shells for vinegar or natural fertilizer.
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In the Honaz district of Denizli, the drying work continues so that the dates, which are in great demand thanks to the aroma and flavor unique to the region, and consist of two types, wet and dry, reach the table from the field. The drying work of dates has started in the Honaz district of Denizli, which accounts for 80 percent of Turkey's persimmon export. The date of paradise, which leaves an unforgettable taste on the palate with its taste, is expected to yield close to 15 thousand tons on 13 thousand decares of land throughout the district this year. Some producers load dates, which are of two types, wet and dry, and open them to the domestic and foreign markets, while others bring them to their homes and start working feverishly. The dates are taken to the houses, the peeling process is carried out with the support of the households and women workers. The peeled dates are meticulously arranged on the tools on the specially made counters. In some places, dates are left to dry ...
Source: Sondakika

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