The apricot (Prunus armeniaca) is a warm-loving tree. Most likely, it is native to either China or northeastern Japan. As a cultivar, apricots have been grown in China for more than 3000 years, and they were brought to Europe in the 1st century AD. Nowadays, Turkey is the leading producer of dried apricots. Turkish dried apricots are well known for their excellent taste. They are produced from fresh, sweet, mature fruits, dried in the sun. The natural apricot does not contain added sugar and cholesterol. |