Know the benefits of Apricot fruit

Apricot is a deciduous tree. Its height ranges between 3 to 10 m. The leaves are in oval shape. The tree produces yellow or reddish orange fruit known as Apricots. It can be directly consumed. The dried fruit can also be consumed as dry fruit. Apricot is used in the preparation several jams, juices, jellies and squash. The seed of the apricot contains hydrogen cyanide, which is a poisonous substance. Turkey, Italy, Iran, Syria, Greece, Spain and China are the main producers of the apricot fruit.

Family: Rosaceae

Genus: Prunus

Scientific name: Prunus Armeniaca

Apricot Varieties:
Canine, Moniqui and Mitges

Benefits of Apricot fruit:
The fruit improves heart health, good for skin care, reduces cholesterol levels, aid weight loss, boost bone strength, treat constipation, indigestion, respiratory conditions, anemia and balance electrolyte in the body.           

Nutritional value of Apricot fruit:
The important nutritional elements found in Apricot fruit are Folates, Niacin, Pyridoxine, Riboflavin, Pantothenic acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus and Zinc. It contains phyto-nutrients such as Lutein-zeaxanthin, Beta Crypto-xanthin and Beta Carotene.

Words of caution:

People having allergy problem should avoid this fruit or get proper advice from the doctor before consuming this fruit. Dried form of apricot contains Sulphites which induce asthmatic problems.  

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