BENEFITS OF DRIED APRICOTS
BENEFITS OF DRIED APRICOTS
Apricot is a medium sized deciduous tree that grows best in well-drained mountainous slope
soils. During the spring, it bears plenty of beautiful pinkish-white flowers that attract bees.
The fruits have almost uniform size, 4-5 cm in diameter, and weigh about 35 g. In structure; the
fruit is a drupe, consisting of a centrally located single pit surrounded by crunchy, aromatic
edible flesh. Apricots are very good, or excellent source of the nutrients according to
our Food Rating System. They provide the sufficient amount of nutrients which are very
helpful for humans.
1. Apricots are rich in the carotenoids and xanthophylls, nutrients that researchers believe may help
protect eyesight from aging-related damage
2. Rich in vitamin A- Dried apricots are a good source of potassium and magnesium, two minerals
that give the body endurance, energy and stamina.
3. Constipation-Dried apricots have pectin. They also contain cellulose that is a mild laxative and
treats constipation. Cellulose acts as an insoluble fiber and pectin maintains water levels in the
body during constipation.
4. Dried apricots are also high in carotenoids and other potent antioxidant phytonutrients. Dried
apricots’ beta-carotene content makes them especially rich in vitamin A, providing nearly 47 percent
of the daily value in a half-cup serving. Vitamin A functions as an antioxidant and is essential for
cell growth, immune system function and eye health.
5. Dried apricots are consumed before a meal to stimulate digestion. This contains the
alkali that neutralizes acids.
6. Apricots are rich in other antioxidants, too, including polyphenolic antioxidants like flavonoids.
Diets rich in flavonoids and the other types of polyphenols found in apricots have been linked to
reductions in heart disease in humans.