Premium sheet fruit leather blending pure apple puree with antioxidant-rich Cornelian cherry (Kizil) pulp.
FAQ
The intense ruby hue is 100% natural, originating solely from rich anthocyanin pigments within the skin and pulp of Cornelian cherries. Ghumash strictly bans artificial reds like Allura Red (Red 40) or Carmoisine.
The formulation balances soluble solids at 71–75° Brix with a titratable acidity of 2.4–3.0%. This calibration rounds off the natural astringency of the tannins, delivering a crisp, refreshing sourness alongside reliable shelf stability.
Following washing, fruit passes through dual-stage industrial rotary pulpers equipped with stainless-steel micro-mesh screens. This mechanical separation eliminates hard pit fragments and wood fibers before the dehydration stage.
The master cartons are manufactured from heavy-duty moisture-resistant kraft boards boasting high Box Compression Test (BCT) ratings. They comfortably endure 6- to 8-tier pallet stacking without collapsing in long-haul shipping.
By deploying multi-layer food-grade barrier films with minimal oxygen and vapor transmission rates, Ghumash prevents anthocyanin oxidation and flavor flattening at ambient temperatures up to 25°C.
Contracts are routed via the official corporate trade division, generating certified commercial invoices and Chamber of Commerce Certificates of Origin compliant with national foreign exchange and export regulations.
For a 20ft container featuring a consolidated assortment of Ghumash sour leathers, total lead time spanning production, QC clearing, palletizing, and container staging is 5 to 7 business days post-deposit.