Description :
It is rich in vitamin A and potassium. It also contains vitamins C, B1, B2, and natural sugar. Apricots are rich in fiber. The apricot is mainly consumed as fresh fruit but It can be consumed dried, or in jam, compote. It is also used in confectionery or as liqueur and juice.
Nutrients:
Rich in vitamin A, apricots contribute to good eye health. Katanalonontas about 3 apricots, almost 100% of our daily need of vitamin A. Involving also cover carotenoids (beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin), which due to their orange color; ripe and dried apricots have even higher carotenoid content. Lycopene is indeed connected to the protection against prostate cancer.
They are a good source of vitamin C and flavonoids, thus have strong antioxidant properties protect blood vessels and prevent the oxidation of "bad" cholesterol.
In nutritional advantages should include vitamin B3 (niacin), iron, potassium and fiber of apricot, essential for digestive health and fighting constipation.