Season: June to July
Description: Apricots are a source of vitamin C, an antioxidant that may reduce your risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Vitamin C protects skin from bruising, aids in healing cuts and keeps gums healthy. Vitamin C boosts the absorption of iron. Apples also provide potassium and fiber. Potassium helps maintain healthy blood pressure, and fiber helps control cholesterol and keeps bowel movements regular. Apricots are also an excellent source vitamin A, an antioxidant that may reduce your risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Vitamin A protects eye health. Apricots also provide potassium and fiber. Potassium helps maintain healthy blood pressure, and fiber helps control cholesterol and keeps bowel movements regular.
Selection: Choose apricots that are plump, firm, uniform and rich orange color.
Storing: Store apricots at room temperature until they become ripe. You can tell the apricot is ripe if it is slightly soft when you squeeze it. Once it is ripe, store in the refrigerator in a plastic bag for 3 to 5 days.
Nutrition Data: Nutrition data for Apricots
