Atesler Bakliyat - Premium Turkish Pulses, Popcorn and Black Rice Products

Atesler Bakliyat is headquartered in Mersin, Turkey, located in the Cukurova region along the Mediterranean coast. This region is one of Turkey's most fertile agricultural areas, providing direct access to premium raw materials including durum wheat for bulghur, various legume crops, and popcorn farming. The company operates its own production facilities where it processes popcorn from farming to packaging, and handles cleaning, sorting, and packaging for its entire legumes and grains product range. Mersin's major international seaport provides excellent logistical advantages for export shipments worldwide.

Unlike many companies that simply trade commodity popcorn, Atesler Bakliyat produces its own popcorn through vertically integrated operations spanning from farming to final packaging. This means every stage of production is subject to the company's own quality controls and audits. Their popcorn achieves 99-100% popping potential, which is exceptionally high by industry standards. They offer two distinct varieties: Butterfly (expansion rate 44-46 cm3, ideal for traditional popcorn) and Mushroom (80-100% ball shape in oil, ideal for coated and caramel popcorn products). Both varieties are sold under their registered trademarks Mertlusi and Majestic.

Atesler Bakliyat's black rice (also called purple rice or forbidden rice) is a premium specialty product distinguished by its high anthocyanin content - an antioxidant phytochemical that gives the rice its characteristic dark color. Research indicates that black rice has even greater antioxidant effects than blackberries. It is high in dietary fiber, low in calories, and rich in vitamin E, iron, and magnesium. The antioxidants in black rice are associated with heart health protection, Alzheimer's prevention, anti-cancer properties, and anti-aging benefits by protecting organs, tissues, and cells from free radical damage. It is particularly popular among vegetarians, vegans, and health-conscious consumers.

Atesler Bakliyat exports a comprehensive range of legume and grain products. Their export portfolio includes: Bulghur (from 100% durum wheat, 346 kcal/100g, 12.5g protein), Red Lentils (389 kcal/110g, 27g protein), Green Lentils (340 kcal/110g, 7.4mg iron), Chickpeas (170 kcal/110g, 10g protein), White Beans (366 kcal/158g, 22g protein), Pinto Beans (335 kcal/200g, 22.5g protein), Soybeans (35-45% protein, 18-24% oil), Broad Beans/Fava (Mediterranean staple), and Rice (150 kcal/110g). All products are processed, cleaned, and packaged to meet international food safety standards.

According to the company's product guidelines, all Atesler Bakliyat dried products - including bulghur, beans, lentils, chickpeas, soybeans, and rice - should be stored in dry and cool places. This is essential for maintaining product quality, preventing moisture absorption, and ensuring maximum shelf life. The company's processing methods, which include thorough cleaning, drying, and purifying stages, are specifically designed to produce products with extended shelf life when stored under proper conditions. For popcorn products, maintaining appropriate humidity levels is particularly important to preserve the 99-100% popping potential.

Atesler Bakliyat already markets its popcorn products under two registered trademarks - Mertlusi and Majestic - demonstrating their capability in brand management and product presentation. Their vertically integrated production process, where they control everything from farming to packaging, makes them well-positioned to accommodate private label and OEM manufacturing requests for international partners. Companies interested in sourcing Turkish pulses, grains, or specialty popcorn under their own brands should contact Atesler Bakliyat directly through their website at ateslerbakliyat.com to discuss specific requirements, minimum order quantities, and customization options.