Organic
Red Apricot
"Nature's candy in orange-red hue"
Red Apricots are a variety of stone fruit known for their vibrant orange-red color and sweet, juicy pulp.
Also known as
Red Apricot, Tilton, Moorpark
Botanical name
Prunus armeniaca
Product Details
PLU Code
93614
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apricots › All Sizes
Origin
Native to Central Asia, now widely cultivated in Mediterranean and other parts of the world
Temperature
-0.5 to 0°C (31 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
1-4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Red Apricot
Red apricots are a rich source of vitamins A and C, potassium, and dietary fiber, making them a nutritious and healthy snack.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Red Apricots are as follows, per 100 grams of serving:
Energy is 48 kcal,
carbohydrates 11.74 grams,
fiber 3.1 grams,
sugars 9.2 grams,
protein 1.4 grams,
fat 0.4 grams,
sodium 1 milligram,
potassium 427 milligrams,
vitamin A 1696 mcg,
beta-carotene 1000 mcg,
vitamin C 3.1 milligrams,
vitamin K 4.7 mcg, and
folate 14 mcg.
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
Breathable containers or bags to maintain humidity
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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