Fruits of a tree belonging to species P.armeniaca are called apricots. Apricots are yellowish brown sweet tasting fruits mostly grown in lands with consistently cold winters and short dry springs. World’s top apricot producing countries are Turkey, Uzbekistan, Iran, Algeria and Italy
Apricots origin country is China. This fruit is eaten fresh, cooked (jammed), dried or canned. Apricots are rich sources of sugar and vitamin A and dried apricots contain high amounts of Iron. The ideal harvesting period is very short. If the fruit is totally green its flavor is acerbic, and if it is overripe, it is too soft to handle
Why Iranian apricots? Iran is considered as one of the most eminent producers of apricots worldwide. East Azerbaijan province produces the largest amount of Iran’s apricot. Most common varieties of Iranian apricots are Tabarze (black, red and yellow), Asgharabadi and Shahroodi
Apricots benefits:
Contains High amount of antioxidants
Eye health promotion
Cancer prevention
Skin health booster
Hydrator
Contains high amounts of potassium
Contains High amount of antioxidants
Eye health promotion
Cancer prevention
Skin health booster
Hydrator
Contains high amounts of potassium
Apricots can be packed in 5kg, 10kg, 12.5kg, 15kg and 20kg according to costumers’ interest. Fiberboard cartons and plastic baskets can be used for packages. Additional internal packaging, for example tissue paper wraps, trays, cups or pads, is required to reduce damage from abrasion. Individual fruits may also be wrapped separately in tissue or waxed paper
| Principle | Nutrient Value/100g | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 48 | Kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 11 | g |
| Protein | 1 | g |
| Total Fat | zero | g |
| Sugars | 9 | g |
| Cholesterol | zero | mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 | g |
| sodium | 1 | mg |
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