Turkish figs are produced according to international standards

Published 2024년 12월 3일

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Turkey is a major producer of dried figs, accounting for 60% of the global supply, and takes steps to ensure their quality and safety by removing aflatoxin and complying with international standards, as highlighted by the Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters' Association. However, the challenge of aflatoxin contamination has been exacerbated by adverse weather conditions, leading to increased Rapid Alert Notifications in 2024. To combat this issue, the association and various stakeholders have implemented measures such as distributing drying nets and conducting checks. Since 2000, the association has also been executing the Destruction of Dried Figs Containing Aflatoxin Project, which involves destroying a growing amount of contaminated figs each year. Additionally, fig batches that do not meet export standards can return to the country.

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Stating that Turkey meets 60 percent of the world's dried fig needs, Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters' Association President Mehmet Ali Işık said that dried figs produced in Turkey are checked in dark rooms under UV lamps and with lasers, aflatoxin, which is not a pesticide, is removed from figs, and that everyone can consume dried figs, which are included in the World Health Organization's list of healthy food products, with peace of mind. Dried figs, which are included in the World Health Organization's list of healthy food products, are produced and offered to consumers according to the food codex, taking into account international standards in order to ensure food safety and protect consumer health and interests. Turkey meets 60 percent of the world's dried fig needs for dried figs, which are defined as the fruit of heaven and an indispensable part of Christmas tables. While dried figs grown in Turkey stand out as the world's highest quality dried figs, Europe, the ...

Source: Iha