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Pillar guide · Dry fruits · Nuts · Seeds · Berries
Short answer: Dry fruits, nuts, seeds and dried berries are shelf-stable plant foods used worldwide for snacking, cooking and gifting. This guide explains the major types A–Z — and where Khan Dry Fruits currently stocks matching products from our live catalogue of 315+ items.
Whether you are comparing almonds, choosing dates for Ramadan, hunting winter chilgoza, or building a healthier snack drawer with seeds, use this page as a practical encyclopedia — then jump to real product pages with live prices.
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What are dry fruits, nuts, seeds and dried berries?
Nuts are typically hard-shelled tree seeds (almonds, walnuts, pistachios). Dry fruits in South Asian shopping language often means both dried fruits and nuts sold together. Dried fruits/berries are fruits with most water removed (dates, figs, raisins, cranberries). Seeds (chia, flax, pumpkin, sunflower) are eaten as snacks or mixed into foods.
Fresh fruit is perishable and watery; dried fruit is denser and sweeter by weight; freeze-dried fruit is lighter and crisp. Store sealed packs cool and dry — heat and humidity spoil oils in nuts and soften dried fruit too fast.
Quick comparison tables
Popular nuts
| Nut | Origin (typical) | Taste | Common uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almonds | USA / Spain / Afghanistan | Mildly sweet | Snacking, milk, baking |
| Cashews | India / Vietnam / Africa | Buttery | Cooking, desserts |
| Walnuts | USA / Chile / Central Asia | Rich, slightly bitter | Winter snacks, baking |
| Pistachios | Iran / USA / Turkey | Distinctive | Gifting, sweets |
| Chilgoza | Pakistan / Afghanistan | Resinous, buttery | Winter luxury, garnish |
| Brazil nuts | Amazon basin | Creamy | Snacking |
| Macadamia | Australia / Hawaii | Very rich | Snacking, baking |
Popular dried fruits & berries
| Item | Origin (typical) | Taste | Common uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | Middle East / Pakistan | Caramel-sweet | Ramadan, energy, gifts |
| Figs (Anjeer) | Afghanistan / Mediterranean | Honey-chewy | Winter trays |
| Raisins | Grape regions | Sweet | Baking, rice |
| Prunes | USA / Europe | Deep sweet | Breakfast, stews |
| Goji / Cranberry | China / North America | Tangy | Trails, cereals |
A–Z encyclopedia
Each entry explains the food in plain language. Where Khan Dry Fruits currently stocks matching products, you’ll see live product cards (name, image, price, link) pulled from our catalogue — not guessed URLs.
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Almonds (Badam) (بادام)
One of the world’s most eaten tree nuts; Pakistani shoppers often compare American, Mamra and Gurbandi grades.
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Apricots, Dried (Khubani) (خوبانی)
Apricots, Dried (Khubani) are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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B
Brazil Nuts (برازیل نٹ)
Large selenium-rich tree nuts; usually sold shelled.
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Basil Seeds (Tukh Malanga) (تخم ملنگا)
Basil Seeds (Tukh Malanga) are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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Blackberries, Dried (بلیک بیری)
Blackberries, Dried are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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Blueberries, Dried (بلوبیری)
Blueberries, Dried are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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C
Cashews (Kaju) (کاجو)
Cashews (Kaju) are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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Chestnuts (شاہ بلوط)
Chestnuts are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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Chia Seeds (چیا سیڈز)
Chia Seeds are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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Chilgoza (Pine Nuts) (چلغوزہ)
Pakistan’s premium pine nut — labour-intensive harvest keeps it among the costliest nuts.
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Coconut (Khopra / Desiccated) (کھوپرا)
Coconut (Khopra / Desiccated) are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
Cranberries, Dried (کرینبیری)
Cranberries, Dried are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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D
Dates (Khajoor) (کھجور)
Includes Ajwa, Mabroom, Medjool, Sukkari, Aseel and more — check live packs for the variety you want.
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Figs, Dried (Anjeer) (انجیر)
Figs, Dried (Anjeer) are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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Flax Seeds (Alsi) (السی)
Flax Seeds (Alsi) are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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G
Goji Berries (گوجی بیری)
Goji Berries are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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H
Hazelnuts (Funda) (فنڈق / فنڈا)
Hazelnuts (Funda) are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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Hemp Seeds (ہیمپ سیڈز)
Hemp Seeds are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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M
Macadamia Nuts (میکڈیمیا / چابی والا اخروٹ)
Macadamia Nuts are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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Mango, Dried (خشک آم)
Mango, Dried are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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Mulberries, Dried (Shahtoot) (شاہتوت)
Mulberries, Dried (Shahtoot) are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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Munakka (منقیٰ / منکا)
Munakka are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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P
Peanuts (Moongphali) (مونگ پھلی)
Botanically a legume, commonly grouped with nuts in kitchens and shops.
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Pecans (پیکن)
Pecans are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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Pineapple, Dried (خشک انناس)
Pineapple, Dried are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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Pistachios (Pista) (پستہ)
Pistachios (Pista) are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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Poppy Seeds (Khashkhash) (خشخاش)
Poppy Seeds (Khashkhash) are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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Prunes (Dried Plums) (آلو بخارا / پرونز)
Prunes (Dried Plums) are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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Pumpkin Seeds (Kaddu Magaz) (کدو کے بیج / مغز)
Pumpkin Seeds (Kaddu Magaz) are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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Raisins (Kishmish) (کشمش)
Raisins (Kishmish) are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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Sesame Seeds (Til) (تل)
Sesame Seeds (Til) are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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Sunflower Seeds (Suraj Mukhi) (سورج مکھی کے بیج)
Sunflower Seeds (Suraj Mukhi) are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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Walnuts (Akhrot) (اخروٹ)
Walnuts (Akhrot) are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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Watermelon Seeds (تربوز کے بیج)
Watermelon Seeds are commonly enjoyed as snacks or cooking ingredients. Choose clean, well-graded stock and store airtight away from heat and humidity.
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How to store dry fruits, nuts and seeds
- Keep airtight — oxygen and humidity soften dried fruit and turn nut oils stale.
- Prefer cool, dark cupboards; refrigerate delicate kernels in hot months.
- Buy pack sizes you’ll finish; open bags lose quality faster than sealed stock.
- Check live product pages for current pack weights rather than memorising old price lists.
Pakistan shopping notes
In Pakistan, “dry fruits” often means a mixed tray of badam, akhrot, pista, kaju, kishmish, anjeer and khajoor. Winter and wedding seasons raise demand for chilgoza and premium pista; Ramadan centres dates. For city delivery pages see our guides for Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
More reading: Ajwa vs Mabroom · Chilgoza price guide · Buying checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between nuts and dry fruits?
Nuts are typically hard-shelled tree seeds. “Dry fruits” in Pakistani retail often includes both nuts and dried fruits sold together. Dried fruits are fruits with moisture removed.
Which nuts are commonly eaten around the world?
Almonds, cashews, walnuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, pecans, macadamias, Brazil nuts and pine nuts are among the most traded edible nuts.
What is Chilgoza?
Chilgoza is the Pakistani/Afghan pine nut — buttery, resinous and premium-priced because harvesting is manual and seasonal.
What is the difference between dates and other dried fruits?
Dates are the fruit of the date palm and are often sold semi-soft without industrial “drying” like raisins; other dried fruits (apricots, figs, cranberries) are usually dehydrated from fleshier fruits.
How should I store nuts and seeds?
Airtight, cool and dry. Refrigerate in hot humid months to protect natural oils.
Where can I buy premium dry fruits online in Pakistan?
You can shop Khan Dry Fruits online with live prices and Cash on Delivery options — start at dry fruits or use the product cards in this guide.
Do you stock every item listed in this A–Z?
No. This is a world reference guide. Product cards appear only when a matching item exists in our current Shopify catalogue (67 linked SKUs in this article).
Authoritative references
- USDA FoodData Central — nutrient composition references
- WHO healthy diet overview
- FAO fruit resources
Nutritional comments in this guide are general food education, not medical advice.
