APRICOT - vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E

 

DESCRIPTION

Apricot, a fruit between the peach and the plum, supposed to be a native of china. There are three species. The kind common in europe and america grows on a spreading tree with round top, luxuriant, beautiful foliage, bark similar to that of the peach, leaves bright green and ovate or round-ovate, flowers of pinkish white. The apricot will grow under much the same general conditions as the peach. The apricot is best known for its Vitamin A and Vitamin C content.

NUTRITIVE VALUE PER 100 g :

• Protein 1.4 g
• Fat 0.3 g
• Carbohydrates 11.12 g
• Calories 48.0
• Sugar 9.24 g
• Fiber 2.0 g

VITAMINS (% recommended daily allowance)

• Vitamin A - 83 %
• Vitamin E - 6%
• Vitamin C - 12%

MINERALS (% RDA)

• Potassium - 7%
• Copper - 9%

BENEFITS:

• Rich in fiber.
• Good for your heart.
• Treasure chest for antioxidents.
• Good for blood and skin.
• It's diet friendly.

FACTS:

• Apricots are member of rose family.
• California leads commercial production of apricots. ( about 95%)
• In US, 9th jaunary is celebrated as National Apricot Day.
• Apricot tree is capable of producing only for a period of 20-25 years.
• Apricot trees are pretty small.