The Apricot is a small tree, classified with the plum. The fruit is a drupe, yellow to orange in colour. There is a single seed in the middle. The native is said to be China. Greek physicians regarded it as a food medicine.
Research on Apricots says that it possess the highest levels and widest variety of carotenoids. Carotenoids prevent heart diseases and protects from cancer.
100 grams contains:
(The values are approximate only and not exact)
| Content | Quantity |
| Energy | 241 Kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 63gm |
| Sugar | 53gm |
| Protein | 3.4gm |
| Fat | 0.5gm |
| Fibre | 7gm |
| Calcium | 100mg |
| Phosphorous | 70mg |
| Iron | 4.6mg |
| Vitamin A | 180µg |
| Vitamin C | 2mg |
| Vitamin E | 4.33mg |
| Niacin | 2.59mg |
| Magnesium | 32mg |
| Potassium | 1.16gm |
| Sodium | 10mg |
Medicinal Uses:
* It is excellent for anaemia due to its high content of iron.
* Apricot is a good remedy for constipation. Regular use of apricot stimulates smooth bowel movement due to its high fibre. Eat 2 or 3 to see the effect.
* It maintains good health.
