Organic
Apricot
"Nature's sweet haven"
A sweet and juicy stone fruit, symbolizing warmth, sunshine and nourishment, enjoyed fresh or used in various culinary preparations.
Also known as
Tarmarillo, Armenian apricot
Botanical name
Prunus armeniaca
Product Details
PLU Code
93422
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apricots › All Sizes
Origin
Central Asia, now cultivated globally in regions with a Mediterranean climate
Temperature
-0.5 to 0°C (31 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Apricot
InterSpecific apricot is a hybrid variety, combining the sweetness and flavor of Prunus armeniaca. It is rich in vitamins A and C, and contains a range of minerals.
Nutrition Information
Apricots are a nutrient-rich fruit, low in calories and high in essential vitamins and minerals. Here are the nutrition facts for a 100-gram serving of apricots:
Energy - 48 kilocalories
Protein - 1.4 grams
Fat - 0.4 grams
Carbohydrates - 11.1 grams
Fiber - 3.1 grams
Sugar - 9.2 grams
Sodium - 1 milligram
Potassium - 427 milligrams
Vitamin A - 109 micrograms
Vitamin C - 3.5 milligrams
Vitamin E - 0.89 milligrams
Vitamin K - 3.3 micrograms
Folate - 9 micrograms
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 cartons, to avoid ethylene buildup and maintain humidity
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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