Apricot
Country of Origin: Eurasia, Central Asia, China 🇨🇳
Average Weight: 35 Grams
Introduction
An apricot is a tree that bears the fruit, of several species in the genus Prunus. In most cases, the apricot tree is from the species Prunus armeniaca but other closely related species like P. mume and P. zhengheensis produce a similar fruit and are also called apricots. The fruit is similar to a small peach and its colour can range from yellow to dark orange.
History
The fruit is believed to be originated from areas of Eurasia, Central Asia, and China. There is evidence that apricots were cultured during ancient times in Armenia, and other sources suggested that they were cultured in India around 3000 BC. Additionally, apricots were cultured in Persia and were introduced in ancient Greece by Alexander the Great. In the 17th century, English settlers brought the apricot to the English colonies in the New World.
Regions
Nowadays, apricots are produced in many countries around the globe. The most significant producer by volume is Turkey, followed by Iran, Uzbekistan, Algeria, Italy, Pakistan, France, Morocco, Spain, and Egypt.
Flavours & Texture
In terms of taste, apricots taste both sweet and tart. Their flesh is usually firm and not very juicy with a grainy, smooth texture.
Preparation
Remove pits by running a paring knife around the fruit following its natural seam, then gently twist the halves apart, and pop out the kernel. You can eat it raw, use it a fruit salad, and make juice or smoothies.
Nutritional Value
Apricots have a very good nutritional profile as they are low in calories and they are rich in vitamins and fiber.
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Calories per 105 g |
51 kcal |
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Fat |
0.4 g |
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Carbohydrates |
11.7 g |
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Fiber |
2.1 g |
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Protein |
1.5 g |
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Vitamin A |
39 % of the RDI |
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Vitamin C |
17.4 % of the RDI |
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Iron |
2.3 % of the RDI |
SHIPPING
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England - £6.95
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All orders are packed in cardboard boxes with a biodegradable packing pellets to protect the fruit during transit, unfortunately we do not offer a gift wrapping or send the fruit in a gift basket as this may cause toe bruise during transit..
RETURNS
Let's start by stating the obvious. Since our produce is perishable we cannot accept returns.
That said, we want every customer to be happy so we do offer vouchers, refunds and replacements at our sole discretion if your fruit has arrived inedible. If you would like to report an item which has become damaged or perished during transit, please:- We are not responsible for products that spoil if there is not someone to receive your delivery on the date that you request it, full tracking is provided and can be requested anytime after dispatch.
