Apricot is an apricot that has dried directly on the tree under the influence of natural factors. The main difference between apricot and other dried apricot fruits is the presence of a stone.
Apricot is an apricot fruit that dried naturally and in this form was harvested from a tree. Obtaining dried fruit in this way greatly simplifies the production process of the product, and also preserves its beneficial properties. The calorie content of apricots is approximately 242 calories per 100 grams: 5 g of proteins, 0.4 g of fat and 53 g of carbohydrates. This dried fruit contains: proteins, high concentration fatty acids, simple colorless forms of sugar, iron, triglycerides, amino acids, polysaccharides, organic substances with acidic properties, fiber, macronutrients, thiamine, retinol, riboflavin, tocopherols, beta-carotene.
The benefits of apricot
The use of apricots contributes to:
- Strengthening the musculoskeletal system. Dried fruit strengthens cartilage and bones, prevents diseases associated with them;
- Lowering blood pressure. In addition, apricot removes cholesterol, supports the cardiovascular system;
- Improving vision. Reduces internal pressure on the eyeball, as well as the risk of eye diseases such as glaucoma and cataracts;
- Strengthening the nervous system. Apricot tones, soothes, increases efficiency and sleep quality;
- Boosting the immune system. The composition of dried fruit includes vitamins and minerals necessary for immunity;
- Preventing anemia. Apricot increases hemoglobin, improves blood quality.
Cautions
This product can bring not only benefits, but also harm. In particular, this applies to people with the following diseases:
- Allergy. People who are prone to food allergies should be careful when consuming this dried fruit.
- Gastritis, colitis and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The use of dried fruit is prohibited in a number of strict diets in violation of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Diabetes. The apricot contains fructose and glucose, they contribute to an increase in blood sugar.
- Obesity. The product has a high calorie content, excessive consumption of it can lead to weight gain.
What can be cooked with apricots
- Stuffed apples with apricot filling
- Compote
- Dried Fruit Stuffed Goose
- Cottage cheese soufflé with apricots and nuts
- Cheesecakes with carrots and apricots
- Pancakes with carrots, raisins and apricots
- Fruit in jelly
- Cabbage rolls with fruit and sour cream
- Apricot, rutabaga and cottage cheese pudding
- Pumpkin with apricots in milk sauce
- Rice roll with fruit
- Samsa with apricot
- Pilaf
Other dried apricot fruits
Dried apricots - dried apricot without pits, cut in half.
Kaisa is a whole dried apricot, from which the stone has been removed at the place of attachment of the stalk.
Ashtak-pashtak is an apricot that was dried whole, after which it was cut in half and the stone was taken out of it, and then the kernel was taken out of it and put inside the fruit.
