| apricots (rose family) originate from Asia, specifically the regions of China between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea. Fresh apricots have a color from yellowish to dark orange; juicy, savory fruit containing a high concentration of water, low concentration of sugar and a smooth taste. dried apricots are a variety of fried fruit (available whole, diced or in halves); they are dehydrated until they reach a moisture level of 22%, a process done either naturally, by exposure to the sun or mechanically. The main countries of apricot production are Turkey, Iran and the United States | | |