Health Benefits of Dried Apricots

 

Apricot botanically known as Prunus armeciaca belongs to Rosacea family. It is the nutritious fruit and the scientific name have been derived from Armenia probably where it have originated. It has been cultivated for more than 3000 years in India. Apricot is an orange colored small fruit which has thin skin covering soft and tangy flesh. Generally apricots are orange or yellow in color having slight red tinge on a side. The taste resembles peaches and plums. Seed which is often called stones is enclosed in a hard shell. Being a versatile fruit, it is used in various ways.

 

Dried apricots are traditional dried fruit which possess intense sweet-sour flavor. Dried apricots are achieved by drying fruit. The process of drying evaporates water content in fruits without lowering the nutritive value available in dried apricots. Without hampering the nutrients, dried apricots provides more benefits to the health. The nutrients include potassium, calcium, vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin C and iron. These are the great source of vitamin A and potassium. Its high fiber to volume ratio helps to provide relief from constipation and promote diarrhea. Normally dried apricots do not contain any added sugar with low glycemic index.