What is apricot?

apricot is a small sweet fruit with gold orange color. Mature apricot can be recognized by its relatively solid skin and it will be plump and juicy when it is best. Apricot has a fine aroma and is an excellent source of vitamins A (beta-carotene) and C. Apricots are also a good source of iron, potassium, phosphorus and calcium.

apricot originally came from China. The apricot slices went from the Persian Empire to the Mediterranean. Credit can be donated to Spanish explorers for the introduction of apricot into the New World; The fruit flourished in the gardens of Spanish missions in California. The first main production of apricots was recorded in 1792 in the San Francisco area. Almost 95% of apricots grown in the United States come from California. In California there is a wide range of apricots, each with its own specific characteristics. Growers are constantly experimenting to produce new varieties that have sweet, juicy flavors and this process and are good. Mature fruit can be maintained longerle if it is chilled. The ideal way to ripen very solid apricots is to keep them at room temperature or place them in a paper bag with a banana or apple.

There are many different types of apricots. Poppy, Castlebrite and Ambercot are medium -sized fruit with different skin and flavors. Tomcot, Tilton and Katy are larger apricots, again with different tones of skin and taste. There are many other types of apricots, with flavors from sweet to cake.

apricots can be cut or half and frozen in the syrup. They are also great for making brandy or wine. They are tasty edible, who and fresh, and the good news is that they have low sodium, calories and fat, so there is no need to feel guilty no matter how many you eat.