Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Brown, Reddish-brown
Inside Color
Yellow
Brown
Shape
Oval
Curving Cylinder
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Sour-Sweet
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
- Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
- African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
- No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
Top Producer
Turkey
India
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
France
Thailand
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Tamarindus indica
Synonym
Not Available
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Species
P. armeniaca
Tamarindus indica
Generic Group
Rose
Tamarind Sub
Difference Between Apricot and Tamarind
We might think that Apricot and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Tamarind is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Tamarind with peel is 48.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Apricot and Tamarind belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apricot and Tamarind is Rosales and Fabales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.