Dried & Fresh Fruits

Premium natural raisins, perfect for snacking, baking, and food processing. Naturally sweet, soft, and hygienically packed.

Crisp dried apple slices with natural sweetness and high dietary fiber content, perfect for snacks and cereal blends.

Naturally sun-dried apricots from Ladakh, chewy texture, sulfur-free, high in fiber and natural sugars. Perfect for snacking and cooking.

 Premium prunes with soft texture and rich in antioxidants, ideal for health foods and baking applications.

Premium quality raisins with natural sweetness, perfect for snacking, baking, and food manufacturing.

Premium quality raisins with natural sweetness, perfect for snacking, baking, and food manufacturing.

Kashmiri Apples are among the finest and most sought-after apples in the world, renowned for their superior taste, crispness, and natural sweetness. Grown in the pristine orchards of Kashmir Valley—with its cool climate, fertile soil, and pure mountain water—these apples have a unique texture, aroma, and flavor profile that set them apart from other varieties.

🌳 Key Characteristics of Kashmiri Apples:

• Rich Flavor: Naturally sweet with a pleasant tangy note. Juicy and aromatic.

• Crisp Texture: Firm flesh that is crunchy and refreshing.

• Bright Color: Varies from deep red (like Red Delicious) to striped and golden hues depending on the variety.

• Thin Skin: Delicate skin with a glossy finish.

• High in Nutrients: Rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants, vitamins A and C.

🏞️ Why Kashmiri Apples Are Special:

• Climate Advantage: Grown at altitudes between 5,000–7,000 ft, the cool climate enhances sugar accumulation and delays ripening, resulting in more flavorful fruit.

• Traditional Farming: Many orchards still use traditional, organic methods, minimizing chemical use.

• Naturally Ripened: Unlike many commercial apples, Kashmiri apples are often tree-ripened, not artificially treated.

🍎 Popular Varieties of Kashmiri Apples:

1. Red Delicious – Deep red, sweet, and crunchy. Most famous export.

2. Ambri – Native to Kashmir; aromatic, juicy, and slightly tangy. Long shelf life.

3. Golden Delicious – Yellowish-green skin, mellow flavor, ideal for cooking and snacking.

4. Maharaji – Round, bright red with white flesh. Sweet and aromatic.

5. American Trel (Jonathan) – Tart and juicy; often used in desserts.

📦 Uses and Export:

• Fresh Consumption

• Juices and Ciders

• Apple Jam, Jelly, and Dried Slices

• Widely Exported to Gulf countries, Southeast Asia, and Europe

🌱 Cultural & Economic Importance:

• Apple cultivation is a lifeline for over 3 million people in Kashmir.

• It accounts for over 75% of India’s apple production.

• The harvest season begins in late July and goes through October, depending on the altitude.