Dried Apricots
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Description/Taste
Dried apricots are dehydrated fresh apricots. Apricots are one of the smaller stone fruits. Their shape is rounded yet oblong. When dried, apricots can range from a yellow-orange to dull orange-brown color depending on the drying process. Sulphured Dried apricots will be yellow-orange, and natural Dried apricots will be slightly brown in color. Flavors of Dried apricots are sweet and tangy, with the natural Dried apricots have a slight caramel taste.
Current Facts
The apricot, Prunus armeniaca, is a species of the genus, Prunus. It is classified as a stone fruit alongside plums, cherries, peaches, mangoes and almonds. The apricot has become the parent fruit along with plums, peaches and nectarines for dozens of successful interspecific hybrids such as pluots and apriums. Apricots are classified into three groups: Central Asian, Persia-Caucasian and European. There are dozens of different apricot cultivars that are bred for early, mid and late season ripening, superior flavor, flesh quality, coloring and even the ability to withstand long-term shipping. Popular apricot names include Blenheim, Sungold, Wilson Delicious, Hunza and Royal Rosa.
