Apricot
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Calories: 48
Energy: 200 kj
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Protein: | 1.40 g | |||||||
Fat - total: | 0 g | |||||||
Carbohydrate - by diff: | 11.12 g | |||||||
Sugar - total: | 9.24 g | |||||||
Fibre: | 2.0 g | |||||||
Water: | 86.35 g |
General Description:
Round or oblong in shape measuring about 6.5cm in diameter.
Skin and flesh are usually golden orange in colour.
Sweet and juicy with a single smooth stone.
Selection:
Select apricots that are well coloured, plump and are somewhat firm but also yield slightly when gently pressed.
Avoid apricots that are green because they will not ripen and wont taste good.
Nutrition Information:
Top natural source of Vitamin A, especially when dried.
Source of Potassium & Calcium.
Provides 201kj / 100g.
Storage & Handling Information:
Once ripe apricots can be stored in the crisper bin of the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Growing Area Information:
WA - Outer Metropolitan Areas, South West.