Winter’s Favorite Dry Fruits Now a Luxury as Prices Soar, Chilgoza Prices Hit Highs
With the bloodless winds of wintry weather, demand for dry fruits usually surges. But this winter, what could have been a delightful indulgence has turned into a fiscal burden for many. The sky-rocketing dry fruit prices, specially the most well liked Chilgoza (pine nuts), are bringing down the festive temper.
The King of Winter Delicacies
It so happens that since ages, these pine nuts also known locally are Chilgoza. Much valued for rich nutty tastes and nutrition too they have always comprised an integral ingredient of the icing season diets across these regions. In fact, with the new hike in prices everyone will leave gasping at the money.
Increasing Prices Shocking Consumers
Presently, Chilgoza is being sold in the market at an astronomical rate of Rs. 17,000 to Rs. 20,000 per kilogram. This is a good-sized increase from previous years, making it a luxury item beyond the reach of the average consumer. Dry fruit companies often attribute the increase in price to factors such as reduced harvests, higher transportation costs, and increased demand throughout the peak winter season.
A Treat Reserved for the Rich
While dry fruits such as almonds, cashews, and pistachios have also faced increases in prices, Chilgoza has been the worst affected. Long considered a delicacy, its consumption may also now be restricted to those who can afford to splurge. Consumers are voicing their concerns, with many opting for greater lower priced preferences or lowering their traditional dry fruit consumption altogether. The once-common pleasure of sharing a handful of pine nuts on bloodless evenings is now a privilege solely a few can afford.
 Local production and streamlining supply lines
Industry experts suggest that cultivating local production and streamlining supply lines should balance prices in the long term. Until then, Chilgoza enthusiasts might have to enjoy their favorite nut sparingly or look for ways to stretch their purse. When iciness deepens, the visible of dry fruit stalls bustling with clients may additionally not be so colourful anymore, an unrelenting reminder that luxury and way of life are becoming progressively unattainable for lots of.
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