Apricot is the fruit that is part of Prunus, a genus of trees and shrubs that includes plums, cherries, almonds, apricots and peaches. Apricots are yellow and sometimes orange in color and contain seeds under the flesh that give the fruits a specific taste. They can be eaten fresh or can be cooked, canned, preserved or dried.
Apricot is now cultivated in many parts across the globe but India & Central Asia are the largest producers of the fruit. Turkey is another prominent producer of this fruit.
The many health benefits of apricots are responsible for a huge global demand. The fruit has clean proteins and is a source of dietary fibers. Consumers can expect to boost their mind power and control the risk of heart diseases by regular intake of this fruit. Apricots are known to lower bad cholesterol level (LDL) in the body and protect the heart