Strawberry slices, organic, Fairtrade, sun-dried and natural
Aromatic organic Fairtrade strawberry slices from Uzbekistan, sun-dried and unsweetened. 100% strawberries – no additives. Processed by our partner Silk Road Organik Foods near Samarkand.
✔ 100% organic
✔ Fairtrade certified
✔ Sun-dried, natural
✔ Vegan
✔ Entirely processed in the country of origin
✔ For muesli, yoghurt, baking and as a snack
About the product
Our strawberry slices come from Uzbekistan and are processed by Silk Road Organik Foods – our partner at source. The strawberries are grown on certified organic farms in the sun-drenched region of Samarkand. After harvesting, they are washed, sliced and gently sun-dried. The result is a natural product with no added sugar, 100% natural.
Sun-drying concentrates the natural strawberry flavour. The slices taste fruity, with a slightly tart-sweet flavour, and are noticeably more intense than fresh strawberries. Depending on the size of the pieces, the texture ranges from soft to slightly chewy. When added to liquids (e.g. yoghurt or porridge), the pieces become juicier again.
Strawberries are a natural source of fibre and phytochemicals (including polyphenols). As dried fruit, they also have a long shelf life and are convenient for on the go. During the drying process, heat-sensitive vitamins such as vitamin C may be partially lost; other nutrients are generally retained to a large extent. As with all dried fruit, the removal of water means that natural fruit sugars and calories are more concentrated than in fresh strawberries. A small portion is therefore a good addition to a balanced diet.
- On its own as a snack or mixed with nuts and seeds
- In muesli, porridge or yoghurt
- For baking (muffins, cakes, granola, bars)
- As a topping for salads or desserts
- For smoothies: soak briefly or blend straight away
The strawberries are grown in the Samarkand region by Uzbek smallholders. They are members of a Fairtrade smallholder cooperative that supports around 300 families along the ancient Silk Road. The harvest takes place in early summer and involves painstaking manual labour. After harvesting, the fruit is washed, cut and sun-dried. All processing is carried out by our partner, Silk Road Organik Foods, near the city of Samarkand. The processing combines careful manual work with modern technology. Up to 80 employees – mostly women – sort the fruit by hand and check it for impurities.
Our organic Fairtrade strawberry slices are produced from A to Z in Uzbekistan - directly in the country of origin of the raw materials. Pakka deliberately favours direct trade without middlemen. In addition to paying the Fairtrade premium, the harvests of the small farmers are pre-financed. This strengthens the entire local value chain and ensures fair incomes, high-quality products and sustainable local economic growth.
In addition to the Fairtrade premium, 5 centimes of every product sold goes to the Pakka Foundation to support projects in the countries of origin. More info: www.pakkafoundation.org
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Store in a cool and dry place. Close opened packs tightly and protect from moisture and light.
