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Apricots have enough Fiber, few Carbohydrates.Apricot contains:-Vitamins: provitamin A, C.- Minerals: Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium.Others: Beta carotene (anti oxidant), tannins.It has properties-benefitsfor:- bone growth, tissues and nervous system in children.- Problems of fluid retention (diuretic).- Intestinal transit problems, constipation (great laxative power)- Hypertension.- Stress.- lowered defenses.- Gout-heavy digestions- Vision, skin, hair, mucous.- Teeth, Bones.- Nervous system, facilitates the nerve impulse.- Anticarcinogenic.- Detoxifying and purifying.- Prevents cardiovascular and degenerative problems.- Strengthens the immune system.- Deflates the intestines.
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There are 2,000 species of apricots and are consumed from spring to late summer. The best known varieties are:
- Bulida
- Canino
- Nancy
- Galta Roja
- Ginesta
- Paviot
- Mitger
- Monqui
This fruit can not be harvested green because otherwise it will never taste like anything, so when harvested ripe, it becomes very fragile to handle and transport.When buying them, you must take into account that they are ripe, that they are not with bumps and stains, that they are not overripe (they get wrinkled).Once at home, they are stored in the refrigerator inside a plastic bag with holes in it. They do not last more than 3 or 4 days in optimum condition
The best time or season in Spain is from late spring to late summer, the months of May, June, July, August and September. The pinkish hue seen on the skin is an indicator of the sweetness of the fruit
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The apricot is a very tasty, sweet fruit. Because of their vitamin content they should be eaten by athletes and children. The apricot is a very tasty, sweet fruit
A part of the harvest goes to the industry, because they make juices, yoghurts, smoothies... A part of the harvest goes to the industry, because they make juices, yoghurts, smoothies... Some suggested recipes: Some suggested recipes: Some suggested recipes: Some suggested recipes
- Apricot and cream
- Apricot jam
There are many culinary possibilities with apricot. from classic jams, rich smoothies, delicious tarts.... It also combines very well with other fruits such as peaches, plums, dates. etc.
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