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This fruit of ancient heritage has been grown in Turkey for over 2,000 years. It now thrives in most temperate climates, with Turkey producing about 40 percent of the World fresh crop. More noticingly, Turkey produces approximately 80 to 85 % of all dried apricots of the World.

Apricots are small and have smooth, oval pit that fall out easily when the fruits are halved.

In color, the skin can range anywhere from pale yellow to deep burnt orange; the flesh from a golden cream color to brilliant orange. 90 percent of the fresh apricots are marketed in June and July.

Dried apricots: pitted, unpeeled apricot halves that have had a large percentage of the moisture removed. They're usually treated with sulfur dioxide to preserve their color. In addition to being rich in vitamin A, dried apricots are a valuable source of iron and calcium. The kernels of the apricot pits are used in confections and to flavor liqueurs, however, Apricot Kernels are poisonous until roasted.

Apricots are good to prevent from heart diseases, lung cancers, stabilizes diabetics, leven of blood sugar and blood pressure. It is good for decreasing cholestrol levels and anemia.

(Source: 1995 by Barron's Educational Series, from The New Food Lover's Companion, Second Edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst)