Dried fruit

Marietjie

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September 2017

• Aug 30, 2017

• #1

Can one bring dried fruit into Spain, vacuum packed or sealed packages?

 

peregrina2000

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• Aug 30, 2017

• #2

Hi, Marietjie, I have frequently brought in a bag of trail mix for those first few days, and it has a bunch of dried fruits in it. I have never seen a sign nor been asked about bringing any kind of food into Spain.

 

Marietjie

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• Aug 30, 2017

• #3

Thanks Peregrina!! I also want to at least save the first day or three and maybe you know that SA got wonderful dried fruit, especially mangos which I love!

 

t2andreo

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• Aug 30, 2017

• #4

When crossing into a foreign country, local authorities are concerned about FRESH fruit and vegetables. Processed and packaged fruits and vegetables are rarely of concern. Most, if not all of the insects or parasites that "piggyback" on fresh items are usually eliminated by the processing.

So, yes, dried fruit is fine to take into any EU country. Packaging is immaterial.

Also, once you are there, dried fruits (& nuts) are called "fruta seco." They are sold everywhere, and are typically found adjacent to each other in any supermercado. When asking for either, use the "fruita seco" phrase.

I hope this helps.

 

Marietjie

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• Aug 30, 2017

• #5

Thanks!! That's what I thought and that is the reason why I specifically mention the packaging. Your answer is very helpful. Well, Spain is also a sunny country and I know we will find dried fruit and I am looking forward to it, I just want to be a step ahead!

 

Marietjie

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• Aug 30, 2017

• #6

Wish the site was in English?! Thanks anyway, I think I got my answer. Will also google!

 

Tincatinker

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• Aug 30, 2017

• #7

That page refers to importations into the United States, not the EU.

Edit: You cannot bring any Animal product into the EU; except Baby Milk Powder in sealed containers. Other food stuffs up to a limit of 1k.

 

trecile

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• Aug 30, 2017

• #8

Anemone del Camino said:

Oops... try this one.

http://www.mapama.gob.es/es/agricul...roduccion-de-vegetales-y-productos-vegetales/

Small fruits, like cherries, 1kg. Medium size fruit, like apricots 3 units. Not kg. Not quite worth it for three pieces of fruit.

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I don't see anything prohibition against any amount of dried fruit on that page, just fresh fruit.

 

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Anemone del Camino

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• Aug 30, 2017

• #9

trecile said:

I don't see anything prohibition against any amount of dried fruit on that page, just fresh fruit.[/QUOTE

What is wrong with my eyes today? Will go delete!

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Kiwi-family

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• Aug 30, 2017

• #10

I know you're asking about taking fruit TO Spain, but can I mention.......the dried dates there are wonderful!

 

Marietjie

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• Aug 30, 2017

• #11

Thanks everyone for the good advice!! Buen Camino Peregriniis