Dried Food

Sweet Apricot Kernel

Shelled sweet apricot kernel — for snacks and the food industry.

Sales unit: Ton · Carton · No price shown; settled by quote

Quick answer

The sweet apricot kernel is the edible inner part obtained after the hard shell of the apricot pit is cracked and separated; with its naturally sweet aroma it is used as an almond substitute in chocolate, bakery and snack production and supplied in calibrated batches.

What is it?

The sweet apricot kernel is the edible inner part, with a naturally sweet aroma, taken out by cracking the hard shell of the pit separated after apricot processing. Because of its almond-like look and flavor profile, it finds wide use as an almond substitute in the food industry. Malatya’s high apricot volume ensures the kernel separated from the shell is supplied regularly and steadily. Sorted into calibre groups, the kernel is prepared raw or roasted for the domestic market and export. To avoid mixing with the bitter kernel, the sweet and bitter batches are kept separate throughout processing.

Applications

Snack Industry

As a roasted or raw kernel in packaged-snack production.

Food Industry

As an almond substitute in chocolate, bakery and dessert recipes.

Nut Mixes

As a component in mixed-nut and muesli/granola production.

Export & Wholesale

Wholesale and export shipment in calibrated, cleaned kernel batches.

Retail & Grocery

Supply to grocery chains as a packaged product.

What jobs is this product used in?

Food Industry, Retail & Wholesale

Who is it for?

Snack manufacturer

A roasted or raw, calibre-sorted kernel.

Food-industry buyer

A recipe-appropriate batch with a high clean-kernel ratio as an almond substitute.

Dried-fruit importer

Cleaned, calibrated batches delivered with export documents.

Grocery chain

A packaged snack product with suitable shelf life.

Key Properties

Kernel fully separated from the shell
Naturally sweet aroma
Almond-like look and use
Calibre sorting available
Supplied raw or roasted
Processed and packaged separately from the bitter kernel

How to Choose?

In selection, the intended use is clarified first: a direct snack, or an almond substitute in a bakery/chocolate recipe? The calibre, raw/roasted preference and packaging (bulk, sack, vacuum pouch, carton) are set accordingly. If moisture tolerance and clean-kernel ratio matter in the buyer’s recipe, these values are clarified via a sample; if requested, we arrange for it to be sent to an independent laboratory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference from the bitter kernel?

The sweet kernel is suitable for direct consumption and food production; the bitter kernel is a different type and is supplied for cosmetic/industrial purposes.

Can I get it roasted?

It is supplied raw or roasted to request.

Can it be used instead of almond?

Yes; because of its look and flavor profile it is preferred as an almond substitute in many recipes; the ratio depends on the buyer’s formulation.

What are your calibre options?

We prepare batches in different calibres to your request; we clarify via sample.

Is there a risk of mixing with the bitter kernel?

The sweet and bitter kernels are supplied in separate batches and packaged separately; if you'd like confirmation of the separation, we can arrange for a sample to be sent to an independent laboratory on request.