Dry fruits are an essential component of the global food supply chain, widely consumed for their nutritional value, long shelf life, and versatility across food, retail, and health industries. However, despite their dried nature, dry fruits are vulnerable to contamination, adulteration, and quality degradation. HQTS provides comprehensive dry fruits quality testing services to ensure food safety, regulatory compliance, and consistent product quality for domestic and international markets.
Importance of Dry Fruits Quality Testing
Dry fruits such as almonds, cashews, pistachios, raisins, figs, dates, and apricots can be affected by multiple risk factors during harvesting, processing, storage, and transportation. Quality testing plays a critical role in:
- Preventing foodborne health risks
- Meeting national and international food safety regulations
- Ensuring accurate nutritional labeling
- Supporting export approvals and buyer confidence
- Protecting brand reputation and consumer trust
Without proper testing, businesses face risks of rejection, recalls, and regulatory penalties.
HQTS Dry Fruits Testing Scope
HQTS offers end-to-end testing solutions in collaboration with accredited laboratories, covering all critical quality and safety parameters.
Testing Parameters Overview
| Dry Fruit Type | Physical Parameters | Chemical Parameters | Microbiological Parameters | Contaminants & Residues |
| Raisins | Appearance, size, foreign matter | Moisture, total sugars, SO₂ | TPC, yeast & mold, E. coli, Salmonella | Aflatoxins, pesticide residues |
| Almonds | Kernel size, broken kernels, defects | Moisture, fat, free fatty acids | TPC, yeast & mold | Aflatoxins, pesticide residues |
| Cashew Nuts | Grading, insect damage | Moisture, fat, protein, peroxide value | TPC, Salmonella | Aflatoxins, pesticide residues |
| Pistachios | Shell integrity, foreign matter | Moisture, fat content | TPC, yeast & mold | Aflatoxins (critical), pesticide residues |
| Dates | Texture, color, foreign matter | Moisture, sugars, pH | TPC, yeast & mold, pathogens | Mycotoxins, pesticide residues |
| Dried Figs | Appearance, infestation | Moisture, sugars | Yeast & mold, Salmonella | Aflatoxins (high-risk), pesticide residues |
| Dried Apricots | Color, texture, defects | Moisture, sugars, SO₂ | Yeast & mold, pathogens | Mycotoxins, pesticide residues |
| Walnuts | Kernel damage, shell fragments | Moisture, fat, peroxide value | TPC | Aflatoxins, pesticide residues |
Compliance with International Food Safety Standards
HQTS testing services align with globally recognized standards and guidelines, including:
- Codex Alimentarius
- FSSAI requirements
- EU food safety regulations
- US FDA guidelines
Advanced analytical techniques such as HPLC and mass spectrometry ensure accuracy, reliability, and repeatability of results.
Industries We Serve
HQTS dry fruits testing services support:
- Dry fruit processors and exporters
- Importers and distributors
- Retail and private-label brands
- Food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers
- Wholesalers and trading companies
Quality and safety are non-negotiable in today’s food industry. With increasing regulatory scrutiny and consumer awareness, dry fruits quality testing is essential for sustainable business growth. HQTS delivers reliable, compliant, and scientifically robust dry fruits testing services, helping businesses meet global standards while safeguarding consumer health.
Need reliable dry fruits quality testing for domestic or export markets?
Contact HQTS today for customized testing and inspection solutions tailored to your supply chain requirements.
