Origin: India, California, Turkey (or as per the sourcing region).
Recommended for: Direct consumption, baking, confectionery, and culinary applications.
Appearance: Clean, uniform, and naturally apricot-colored.
Characteristics: Typical apricot flavor, free from off-odors and signs of fermentation.
Style: Whole unpitted, whole pitted, halves, or slabs.
Moisture Content: Maximum 20% (without preservatives), Maximum 25% (with permitted preservatives).
Defects (including slabs, damaged, and broken pieces): Not exceeding 10% by weight.
Preservatives & Coloring Agents: Free from artificial colors or preservatives unless permitted.
Stock Condition: Free from live or dead insects.