Our dried Pomegranate Seeds are produced from carefully selected fruits to ensure vibrant color, clean texture, and rich nutritional value. These seeds are naturally dried, cleaned, and processed to meet global export standards, making them ideal for snacks, bakery items, health foods, and food manufacturing. Their tangy flavor and crunchy texture bring both visual and taste appeal to numerous products.
We supply high-quality seeds with consistent dryness, natural color, and extended shelf life suitable for global markets.
Used in baking, snacking, trail mixes, sweets, topping mixes, and health food formulations due to natural color and flavor.
Adds flavor and visual appeal.
Used as toppings or fillers.
This section covers key questions related to quality, safety, and international shipping for wholesale buyers.
In B2B trade, the distinction is based on processing. Anardana refers to the dried arils (the fleshy part surrounding the seed), prized for their high citric acid content and tangy flavor in the spice industry. Conversely, Pomegranate Seeds for industrial extraction are the hard, fiber-rich inner kernels often collected after juice production. DITCO provides high-purity seeds and dried arils that are cleaned and dried to preserve their specific chemical profiles, whether for culinary acidity or lipid extraction.
Pomegranate seeds are the only significant botanical source of Punicic Acid, a rare conjugated linolenic acid (CLnA). Our technical-grade seeds for oil extraction typically yield an oil content of 12% to 20%, of which 70% to 85% is Punicic Acid. This high Omega-5 concentration makes DITCO’s pomegranate seeds a premium raw material for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, specifically for anti-inflammatory and skin-regenerative formulations.
The drying method directly impacts the bioactive retention. We primarily utilize low-temperature oven drying or sun-drying for bulk spice grades (Anardana) to maintain the natural dark ruby color and tartness. For high-end nutraceutical use, we offer seeds processed via controlled dehydration to ensure that the delicate fatty acids do not oxidize. Our seeds are maintained at a moisture level of max 10%, ensuring stability and preventing mold growth during international shipping.
For industrial spice and oil production, purity is a key ROI factor. DITCO Pomegranate Seeds undergo a multi-stage mechanical cleaning process to remove fruit membranes, peel fragments, and dust. We guarantee a purity level of 98% to 99%. For the spice trade, our seeds are sorted by color and size to ensure a uniform appearance, which is critical for retailers who package Anardana for the consumer market.
Pomegranate seeds can be sensitive to yeast and mold if not handled correctly. DITCO complies with EU Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 and FDA standards for Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) of pesticides. Every batch is tested in accredited labs for Total Plate Count (TPC), Yeast, Mold, and pathogens like Salmonella. For clients in the “Ready-to-Eat” sector, we provide optional Steam Sterilization (SS) to ensure 100% safety without using chemical fumigants.
Because of the seeds’ high lipid and sugar content, they are hygroscopic (absorb moisture) and prone to oxidation. We pack our bulk pomegranate seeds in 20 kg or 25 kg multi-wall kraft paper bags with food-grade polyethylene (PE) liners or vacuum-sealed bags to preserve the aroma and fatty acid integrity. For a shelf life of 18–24 months, it is technically recommended to store the seeds in a cool ($<15$°C), dry, and dark environment to prevent darkening of the color and rancidity of the oils.
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