✅The orange-reddish fruit, Apricot belongs to the family Rosaceae. The temperate fruit is consumed in fresh, dried, and frozen forms and used for the preparation of jam, jellies, and marmalades, pulp, juices, nectars, and extruded products.
Furthermore, apricot kernels are considered an excellent source of quality oil, used for cooking purposes, production of cosmetic products, benzaldehydes, and active carbon.
In terms of nutrition, apricot is rich in carbohydrates and a good source of fibers, minerals, and vitamins (A, C, K, E). Fiber is important for the body for easy digestion. Soluble fiber lowers blood cholesterol, maintain blood sugar level and helps in reducing body weight.
According to studies, apricots contain varying amounts of essential minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, and selenium. Ladakh Apricots have a unique soothing taste and texture with high sugar content and total soluble solids.
According to studies, apricots help in preventing cancer
