Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
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Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
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., Morning time (before lunch)
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.
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Summer
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
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Color
Coral red, Yellow
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
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China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.56.5-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid
Dry, Hot
Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Beer
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
Thailand
Turkey
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Singapore
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
France