Apricot
"A classic stone fruit"
Apricot is a stone fruit in the rose family, grown as fresh fruit and also found in dried form.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Prunus armeniaca
Product Details
PLU Code
4218
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Apricots › Small
Origin
Central Asia, Northern and central China
Temperature
-0.5 to 0°C (31 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
1-4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Apricot
Fresh and dried apricots are distinct product forms.
Nutrition Information
Apricots, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 171697, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 48 kcal; Protein: 1.4 g; Fat: 0.39 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 11.12 g; Dietary fiber: 2 g; Vitamin C: 10 mg; Folate: 9 µg; Total sugars: 9.24 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh apricots. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
-0.5 to 0°C (31 to 32°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Ventilated containers or bags to maintain air circulation
Shelf Life
1-4 weeks
Storage Notes: Decay, mainly brown rot and rhizopus rot, is the greatest hazard in handling apricots, so cool them quickly and hold them as cold as possible. Produces significant ethylene: store apart from ethylene-sensitive produce. Highest freezing point: -1°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 195-197.
Applies to: fresh apricots.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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