Natural Dried Apricots
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Apricots are one of the most well-known stone fruits in the world. Their bright yellow and orange colour causes many to confuse apricots with peaches. Apricot plantations thrive in cold, dry areas, such as Turkey and Uzbekistan.
The process of producing top quality dried apricots is certainly not an easy one. Traditionally, apricots are dried using sulfur dioxide. However, over the years, some companies have started to invest in more technologically advanced production processes due to health concerns surrounding the usage of sulfur dioxide in treatment processes. Organic dried apricots are dried through this process. Apricots that are dried sulfur dioxide free tend to have a darker and rougher appearance to them.
Health Benefits
Dried apricots have higher levels of most nutrients than their fresh counterparts
1. High dietary fibre
High levels of dietary fibre promotes healthy bowel movements and can play a part in reducing cholesterol levels.
2.High in Vitamin A
Vitamin A is highly sought after due to its ability to boost the immune system and protect the skin and eyes. On average, 100g of apricots can contribute to 12% of Vitamin A required by the body per day.
3. Large amounts of antioxidants
Apricots contain a plethora of antioxidants, which is essential in our body as it helps to flush out toxins in our body and improves our heart health.
Recipes
1. Yellow Salad with Citrus-Date Vinaigrette
Sunny Yellow Salad to brighten up your day!
Sweet and crunchy treat, great for parties!
Written by: Jia Jia
