Dry fruits are one of the healthiest types of food available today. They exist due to the denotation of pulp in fresh fruits and any water content in the fruit. The dehydration causes a concentration of essential nutrients which provide significant health benefits. Takin as fine food and dried fruit suppliers offer a wide array of dried fruit including but not limited to:

• Apricots (including Turkish apricots)
• Barberries
• Dates (including Zahdi dates)
• Pitted dates and prunes
• Sultanas (green and black varities alike)
• Plums

There are some amazing dishes that can be made possible by visiting fine food suppliers  and adding dried fruits to your dishes for a burst of flavor whilst providing added health benefits.

Clafoutis is a great French desert that is similar to a pancake however utilizes more custard and is baked instead of grilled. Dried apricots are key ingredient and add great flavor especially when soaked in rum with figs and raisins.

Barberries are a staple in Persian cooking and can be found in many Iranian/middle eastern dishes. They have a delicious tangy flavor that blends perfectly amongst spices and herbs in types of rice dishes. It’s super simple to add this fruit to any dish and liven it up with an explosion of flavor. It’s an absolute must for Persian Fine food suppliers to stock this handy little fruit.

A great way to incorporate dried dates into your cooking is through another dessert, date squares. Making date squares with oat crust is easy to do and makes for a perfect quick bite whether you’re on the go or snacking at home.

Saffron rice is a favorite amongst middle-easterns and why shouldn’t it be? Golden rice as the foundation of the dish utilizes an assortment of delicious spices, nuts and juicy sultanas to create a Middle Eastern party in your mouth. Proving again that you can’t go wrong with visiting your dried fruit supplier and adding a little flavor to your dish.

So visit  www.takin.com.au today to make an order for dried fruits or other fine foods today!