Mountain/Rural Market Economy

Kilao is a local, traditional product of district Ghizer Northern Areas of Pakistan. This product is made of Walnut, Apricots kernel, Almond and Wheat flour and the pulp of Mulberry or grapes. It was served during matrimonial ceremonies and to guests of honors. As this is a highly nutritious and costly edible item therefore, the surplus product is sold in the local and down markets.

First of all the pulp (juice) of grapes or Mulberries is cooked in a big boiler until it becomes thick fluid known as Dishaw in local language

6 kg of wheat flour is mixed in 80 kg of pulp of grapes or mulberries again it is cooked for another 2 to 2.5 hours then, the walnut and apricots Kernels which is usually pierced in thread like beads pearl are dipped into that processed pulp. The marinated nuts are then hanged on the tree branches or inside the stores to save from flies, dust and rainfalls, but now in modern method we dry it inside in a small dehydration tunnel on racks.

High Quality Standards

• The farmer Entreprenuers of District Ghizer select the best local varieties of apricots kernels, walnut, Almond and mulberries for Kilao Processing.
• They have initiated to process and dry Kilao in hygienic standards and we believe in continuous improvement.
• Although farmers have been practicing traditional method of Kilao production, but we have initiated to use quality ingredients by grading its raw materials
• First time we offer our product in customer appealing packaging.


Cautions

• The sugar element in this product is too high and therefore the sugar patients consult doctors before using this product.
• It has very hot characteristics and its advisable to use only in winter season.