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Apricot
"Sweet and golden, a fruit of delight"
Apricots are small, golden-orange fruits with a sweet, juicy pulp and soft, velvety skin, often used in jams, preserves, and as a fresh snack.
Also known as
Damask plum, Armenian plum
Botanical name
Prunus armeniaca
Product Details
PLU Code
94218
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Apricots › Small
Origin
Central Asia, now grown worldwide in temperate climates with cool winters and warm summers
Temperature
-0.5 to 0°C (31 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
1-4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Apricot
Rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, and dietary fiber, apricots are prized for their nutritional value and versatile uses in both sweet and savory dishes.
Nutrition Information
One 100-gram serving of apricots provides approximately 48 calories, 11 grams of carbohydrates, 0.4 grams of fat, 1.4 grams of protein, 10 milligrams of vitamin C, 13 micrograms of vitamin A, 3.1 milligrams of potassium, 0.5 milligrams of iron, 0.2 milligrams of calcium, 0.3 milligrams of magnesium, and 0.3 milligrams of phosphorus. The fiber content is 3.1 grams and the water content is 86 grams per 100 grams of the fruit.
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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