The apricot tree has been cultivated since ancient times, although it is not known precisely where they originated. They have been cultivated in Persia for years, but they have also been grown in Armenia for a long time. There are records dating their cultivation in India back over 5,000 years. They are today cultivated in many different countries, with the Middle East and Mediterranean areas being the largest producers.
The apricot is a small drupe with a seed inside it in a hard shell that varies in colour from yellow to orange and they have a smooth or velvety surface. The apricot fruit itself, like many fruits, contains a lot of nutrients of various types. Apricots are one of the more popular types of dried fruit. Dried apricots are frequently treated with sulphur dioxide which gives them a vivid orange colour. Dried apricots have a high fibre content.
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