Apricot - a gift from Allah, or why do the inhabitants of Eastern countries call it a panacea for all diseases? Useful properties of apricots, its possible harm to health.

richest gifts of Uzbekistan- these are juicy and sweet fruits, berries and vegetables, which from early spring to late autumn delight the eye and the insatiable womb. One of the first fruit trees to bloom dried apricots. What is an apricot? Mmm, this is a very tasty, sweet and sunny fruit!

Dried apricots(uzb. urik) is essentially the same apricot, but its Central Asian varieties have some species and taste differences. Smaller varieties are called apricots, and apricots are large and beautiful fruits. Some people think that dried apricots suitable only for drying, but this is far from the truth, because. Apricot is, first of all, enjoying the bright taste, aroma and juiciness of a hot summer.

Early apricot varieties they begin to bloom in March, at the same time snow may fall - a striking picture of the struggle between winter and spring is obtained: blooming apricot and snowflakes, which, however, will melt in a couple of days. Cities and suburbs fill with divine scents flowering apricots, they are replaced by cherry and plum trees, cherry plum, apple trees, quince and much more.

Uryuk begins to ripen already in the spring, or rather, he tries to keep up, as the children cut him off while still in a green, unripe form - a green delicacy of noisy children of all times. Since demand creates supply, such an unripe product can even be found on sale. Markets often sell small apricot with "freckles" (brown small dots), they should not confuse you, it is just as tasty and harmless.

Favorable natural conditions make it possible to grow in Uzbekistan various varieties of apricots - from early spring varieties to late autumn ones (Sentyabrsky, Namagansky), as well as to dry it in nature - in the shade under the wings of a warm breeze. There are mainly apricot orchards in the Ferghana Green Valley, Tashkent, Surkhandarya and Zarafshan regions.

There are many varieties of apricots, differing in shape, color and taste. Apricots can be large and very small (smaller than a walnut), bright orange and whitish, with or without a red blush, a little hairy and "bald".

Separate apricot varieties great for drying. These are varieties such as Isfarak, Mirsanjali, while other varieties are table and are used for food and compotes. Apricot, which is used for drying, is very fleshy, has a dense pulp, and therefore, when dried, the fruit is preserved almost entirely. There are varieties of apricots that are easily divided into two halves, and their bone quickly separates from the pulp, while in others the bone is tightly immersed in the pulp - such apricots are dried along with the bone. There are a few main types of dried apricots(apricot): without removing from the tree until they are completely dry (apricot fruits are dried along with the bone); in natural conditions in nature (in the shade or in the sun) - it turns out kaisa- taken from the tree and dried whole apricots without pits; halves of apricots are fumigated with sulfur - it turns out soft and juicy dried apricots.

golden orange dried apricots and dried apricots very beneficial for health. Thanks to special processing, this type of dried fruit is preserved for a long time and does not lose its presentation during long-term transportation. Before using dried apricots, it is better to rinse in boiling water. To make dried apricots soft, it can be soaked in hot water for a longer time, and the resulting infusion is also very tasty and healthy.

Dried fruits is a concentrate of vitamins. Moisture evaporates from the fruit, and only the most relish remains. Therefore, it is useful to eat dried fruits in winter, replacing artificial pharmacy vitamins with natural ones. Dried fruits are eaten in their pure form, used in baking, or they are used to make delicious compote. If you want to weld dried fruits compote, we recommend adding sugar after the compote is cooked and strained. Although for those who do not like the sugary taste, sugar can not be added at all - there is enough sweetness in dried fruits.

dried apricots and generally speaking dried fruits it is better to store in a rag bag so that they "breathe". A little moisture remains in dried fruits, so they can quickly become moldy in plastic bags.

Table varieties of apricot contain more juice, so they are not subject to drying - even if such fruits are dried, only a hard, inedible skin will remain of them. Therefore, if you have tried to dry apricots (apricot) in your garden plots and you did not succeed, do not be disappointed - it just requires certain Central Asian varieties.

Uryuk contains a large amount useful substances: organic acids, vitamins, minerals, alimentary fiber, vegetable protein and complex carbohydrates. Despite the fact that apricot is very sweet, it is a natural "fat burner", and the complex carbohydrates that make up its composition are easily digested and do not turn into fat.

Apricots are eaten raw, they make a drink out of it - urik sharbati(apricot juice), dried (turshak, kaisa, dried apricots), cook (jams, preserves, compotes), prepare marshmallows. I often use apricot jams in sweet samsas, pancakes and pies. Uryuk is good to eat with something bread, for example, with hot Uzbek flatbread.

Used and apricot bones, of which they make shurdanak- incomparable yummy of Central Asia - these are unpeeled salted apricot kernels grayish (white) color, slightly split along the seam. They acquire this color during cooking - salted apricot kernels baked in ash. It is almost impossible to break away from eating such bones! In addition, the bazaars sell peeled apricot bones and various oriental sweets of them.

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In this article, we will tell you about what constitutes such a dried fruit as apricots. From it you will also learn what benefits the use of this product brings and how exactly it is produced.

General product information

What is an apricot? It is a dried fruit that is made from fresh and fleshy apricots. Fruits for the production of apricots have a round or elliptical shape. In the middle of these fruits there is a longitudinal groove.

Appearance of dried fruit (apricot)

Uryuk is a very tasty and healthy product. As you know, it has a thick-walled bone, as well as a rough surface. The product receives such properties from its juicy counterpart - apricot. After all, it is no secret to anyone that the skin of this fruit is velvety-pubescent. Moreover, when mature, it has a yellowish-orange color. After drying, the apricot becomes darker, and sometimes acquires a brown tint. This is due to the fact that during the drying process, all the moisture from the fruit is evaporated, and the remaining peel with pulp is tightly attached to the dark brown drupe.

When is apricot apricots produced?

Apricot is an apricot dried in special conditions. Fresh fruits ripen in June-August. It is at this time that dried fruits are made from them. This is due to the fact that such fleshy fruits deteriorate and turn sour very quickly. To save the harvest, a whole technology was developed that allows you to dry fruits, and then use them for their intended purpose.

Apricot - is it dried apricots or not?

A lot of people confuse apricots with dried apricots. And there is nothing surprising in this. After all, both products are made from the same fruit - apricot. However, it should be noted that dried apricots are a product that is dried without drupes. To do this, ripe and fleshy apricots are thoroughly washed, and then a small cut is made in the middle and the stone is carefully removed. After that, the pulp is dried in special dryers or in the sun.

Uryuk is not dried apricots. After all, it contains a drupe. In addition, the difference between these products lies in the fact that after drying, dried apricots are still fleshy and orange. This effect is achieved due to the fact that before drying, ripe fruits without drupes are placed in water with citric acid, which prevents the processed product from losing color.

Apricot production technology

Uruk - what is it? You can see photos of dried apricots with pits in the presented article.

For the production of the mentioned product, not very fleshy and large fruits of the apricot tree are often used. They are thoroughly washed and then dried in special dryers. At home, apricots are made in the oven.

The duration of the manufacture of dried fruit with drupes is much longer than dried apricots. This is primarily due to the fact that the whole product dries much longer. It is impossible not to say that in mass production, chemicals are almost never added to it. Therefore, when comparing apricots and dried apricots, most consumers often choose the second option. After all, the appearance of the first is not so attractive and appetizing. Although it is this fact that makes apricots more useful and safe for health.

Useful properties of apricots

Apricot is a very nutritious product. If you have anemia or poor circulation, then you should definitely include it in your daily menu. Apricots contain large amounts of magnesium and potassium salts. It is this fact that makes it an excellent remedy for hypertension.

It should also be noted that those people who regularly consume apricots are less likely to suffer from bone diseases. This is due to the fact that it is able to strengthen bone tissue. In addition, apricot contributes to the beauty of the skin and rapid hair growth.

Some experts believe that the use of this dried fruit prevents the appearance and development of cancer cells. To do this, it is enough just to eat about 100 g of apricots per day.

It should also be noted that apricot is an excellent diuretic. A decoction prepared from it quickly removes puffiness.

What is made from apricots at home?

Now you know that apricot is a dried apricot with a stone. As a rule, it is purchased for cooking tasty and healthy compotes. After aging in boiled water, the stone fruit gives the drink an unsurpassed taste and aroma. In addition, jam and various jams are often made from apricots.

To make jam, dried fruits are boiled over low heat together with granulated sugar and a small amount of water, and then laid out in sterilized jars and left for storage in a refrigerator or pantry. In winter, the use of such jam can increase immunity and heal the body.

If you do not want to make a blank with bones, then before rolling homemade treats, they can be removed with a spoon.

As for jam, it is done in a similar way. Apricots are thoroughly washed and then boiled together with sugar. After cooling the sweet and boiled mass a little, it is rubbed through a sieve. Ready jam is boiled and rolled up. This delicacy is good to serve with toasted toast and hot tea. By the way, some housewives additionally add walnuts or kernels from fresh apricot drupes to it.

It is impossible not to say that very often apricots are used just like that, in dried form. To do this, wash it well. If desired, dried apricots are poured with boiling water and left in it for half an hour. Over time, the swollen pulp is separated from the seeds and consumed with tea.

How to choose the right apricot?

In order for apricots to really be useful for your health, they must be chosen correctly. You can buy such dried fruit both in the store and in the market.

Compared to dried apricots (especially fleshy ones), apricots are not very expensive. When buying it, you should pay special attention to the appearance of the product. Properly dried dried fruits should have a smooth surface without flaws. If you notice that there is mold or wormholes on apricots, then it is better not to purchase such a product.

It should be noted that dried fruit suitable for consumption can have both a light orange color and a brownish color. Too dark apricot should alert you. It may already be starting to rot.

How to store apricots at home?

Special conditions for the storage of apricots are not required. If you stocked it up for future use, then it is recommended to put it in a dry linen or cotton bag, which should be stored in a dark place. By the way, some housewives store this product in the refrigerator.

Summing up

Now you know what apricot is, how it is produced, what useful properties it has and how exactly it differs from dried apricots. However, I would like to say that the word "apricot" is used not only in relation to dried apricot with drupes.

"Uryuk is a man." This statement is very often attributed to certain people. It should be noted that it is rather offensive. Such an abusive word is used in relation to a harmful and intractable person. Also, apricots are often called excessively thin people whose skin literally fits the bones. After all, the pulp of the apricot is so strongly attached to the drupe that its color and shape can be seen without much difficulty.

Sweet dried apricots are a favorite treat for many people. They contain a large amount of substances useful for the body, and when used wisely, they are suitable for food even for people suffering from diabetes and obesity. Undoubtedly, a daily intake of a handful of dried fruits will be useful not only for women who care about their attractiveness, but also for men. What is the use of dried apricots for the stronger sex, we will understand in detail.

Dried apricots can be of different types, it all depends on the way the fruit is processed. So, dried apricots- These are sun-dried fruits with a stone. Kaisa- Dried fruits without pits. Ashtak it is made as follows: first, the core is taken out and dried, then the grain without the shell is put back.

The fruits contain almost the entire complex of amino acids, and 12 of them are indispensable for humans. Carbohydrates are represented by sucrose and fructose, they maintain the balance of energy and nourish the brain cells. Dried apricots are rich in dietary fiber and pectin, which has a positive effect on bowel function. The beneficial properties of dried apricots are to reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol and remove toxic substances and salts of heavy metals from the body. The number of food ingredients per 100 grams of the product is as follows:

• Proteins - 3g;
• Fats - 0.5g;
• Carbohydrates - 53-55g.

calories depends on the variety and is approximately 230 kcal. Despite the sufficient energy value, a 100-gram serving will not harm people who are trying to lose weight.

The vitamin composition is presented:

• Vitamin A, necessary for vision and normal production of sex hormones. With a sufficient amount of retinol in the menu, the synthesis of structural fibers occurs in the skin, which slows down the aging process.
• B vitamins involved in enzymatic reactions. They improve the processes of hematopoiesis, ensure the normal conduction of impulses along the nerve fibers.
• Vitamin C is a well-known antioxidant that neutralizes peroxidation and thus protects against cancer and aging. Ascorbic acid is especially necessary for men with nicotine addiction. It is known that when smoking, vitamin C is intensively consumed, therefore it is recommended to additionally saturate the body with it.

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• Nicotinic acid, which cleanses the blood vessels.

From minerals especially important are:

• Magnesium and potassium, as they help the coordinated work of the heart muscle;
• Iron is the main component of hemoglobin, it protects against the development of anemia and oxygen starvation of tissues;
• Iodine is a necessary element for the synthesis of hormones and the normalization of metabolic processes;
• Calcium and phosphorus are responsible for bone health, and phosphorus additionally stimulates mental activity;

Product properties

Dried apricots gently affect the intestines and help its regular emptying. People suffering from constipation are advised to brew 5 pieces of dried apricot with boiling water at night, and in the morning eat them on an empty stomach and drink the remaining liquid.

In diseases of the heart and blood vessels, the inclusion of fruits in the diet helps to normalize blood pressure, which is important for hypertensive patients. Many cores complain of swelling of the legs, it can be eliminated with the help of a fasting day on dried apricots. To do this, 500 grams of fruit is distributed into several doses and eaten throughout the day. From drinks, unsweetened herbal or green tea, rosehip infusion is recommended.

Unlike diuretic drugs that remove the necessary minerals from the body, dried apricots do not impoverish a person with valuable components. On the contrary, daily consumption of fruits is a guarantee that the body will receive the necessary elements.

Reception of dried apricots is the prevention of ophthalmic diseases, anemia, malignant tumors. The elements contained in it increase immunity, prevent the growth of cancer cells. The product removes toxins and toxic substances and thereby cleanses the intestines, removes excess fluid, which is useful for people with kidney disease. The fruit has a positive effect on the work of the nervous system, helps to cope with mental fatigue.

• Anemia;
• constipation;
• Heart and kidney diseases;
• Edema of various origins;
• Violation of the lipid composition of the blood;
• Atherosclerosis;
• Thrombophlebitis.

Benefits for men

The elements that make up dried apricots are involved in the synthesis of sex hormones, which is important for the full synthesis of testosterone. The fruit enhances desire and improves potency, so it is recommended for men who think about their sexual health. Dried apricots are considered an aphrodisiac - a product that increases libido.

Due to the high content of calcium, dried apricots saturate bone tissue with this mineral, and testosterone becomes free for other functions. Nicotinic acid cleanses blood vessels, which means that blood circulation improves, including the pelvic organs. A good blood supply ensures the correct functioning of the testicles and thus stimulates the formation of spermatozoa.

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Fruits in the amount of 100 grams per day will bring benefits. If you eat them in kilograms, even a healthy person will not be able to avoid intestinal upset. There are other contraindications that men should consider.

Harm to health

• Pancreatitis. You can use dried fruit only in a steamed form in the remission phase.
• Peptic ulcer and gastritis. Since dried apricots contain a large amount of dietary fiber, this can affect the condition of the gastric mucosa.
• Diabetes. In case of illness, it is not advisable to completely exclude the product; it can be used as a substitute for sugar and honey. It is advisable to limit its consumption to 5 pieces per day. Since apricots contain a sufficient amount of sugars, it is better for people with diabetes to ask permission from a doctor before including them on the menu.
• Allergy to a product, which rarely occurs in some people.
• Hypotension. Since dried apricots lower blood pressure, hypotensive patients can eat it in small quantities or refuse it altogether.

Application methods

Here are healthy recipes with dried apricots.

Dried apricot compote

The decoction retains all the qualities of whole dried fruits: it relieves puffiness, improves mood, normalizes digestion, reduces weight, and increases efficiency. It is used as a remedy for urolithiasis.

Compote is prepared at the rate of: 100 grams of fruit per liter of water, boil for no more than 6-7 minutes. You can put sugar to taste. If you follow a healthy diet, it is better to do without supplements. In any case, the drink will have a pleasant sweetish taste.

A mixture of nuts, dried fruits and lemons

A tasty and healing supplement that is used to strengthen the immune system, cleanse blood vessels, and prevent heart and colds. For cooking, you need to take dried apricots, raisins and nuts, 250 grams of each ingredient and twist through a meat grinder. Add here a glass of honey and 1 lemon, crushed together with the peel.

Take a tablespoon on an empty stomach 1 or 2 times a day. You can store the fortified supplement in the refrigerator in a glass container for six months.

Chocolate (black) dried apricots

It can be seen on store shelves at a price that is 2 times the cost of apricots. However, manufacturers claim that chocolate dried apricots are prepared without any chemical processing and belong to healthy foods. The fruit has a sweeter taste and tender juicy pulp, tastes a little like ordinary dried apricots. Due to the high amount of calories and sugar, it is not recommended for diabetes and obesity; in other cases, you can eat chocolate dried apricots without fear. It does not cause allergies and asthma, and also normalizes the microflora in the intestines.

They use dark dried apricots in combination with sprouted grains of green buckwheat (they can be bought at the store). Fruits and cereals should be ground in a blender to a homogeneous consistency, adding a little water, you get an excellent healthy breakfast. A large apple cut into slices is placed in the porridge, you can sprinkle with cinnamon or other fruits.

Choice of dried apricots

Manufacturers often treat fruit with paraffin or sulfur in order to extend the shelf life and give it a marketable appearance. Outwardly, such apricots are juicy and shiny, have a bright orange color. However, the nutritional value of the product is questionable. It is better to purchase dried fruits of a small size, a grayish tint: they are dried naturally and will benefit health.

When buying, pay attention to the presence of mold and dark spots: this indicates a violation of the storage process. It is best to ask the seller for one piece for testing, so you will appreciate not only its appearance, but also its taste.

Storage methods

When you bring home a purchase, first of all, rinse the dried apricots under water to clean them of harmful inclusions and dust. Dry with a paper towel. After that, the fruit can be placed in a glass container or a plastic container and stored at a temperature not exceeding 18 degrees. If necessary, you can put apricots in the freezer, so they will retain their properties for 1.5 years.

Norms of use

A daily 100-gram serving will be an excellent vitamin and mineral supplement to the diet. This is about 5-6 large fruits.

Dried apricots can rightly be considered a healing product and use it to maintain and restore strength, prevent diseases and strengthen immunity. Men should include dried apricots in their diet to maintain their health for a long time.

Apricot according to Wikipedia is dried apricots with pits. It has many healing properties and contains many nutritional components. Use it natural fresh and dried.

The shelf life of the dried product is longer than that of the fresh one, and it has a unique taste.

Exists several types of dried fruits:

And also about its benefits and harm to our body!

Composition of apricot

Dried apricot contains lots of dietary fiber, a few pieces of dried fruit can maintain normal fiber. The fruit is considered the champion in potassium content among dried fruits. It also includes the following useful material:

• proteins;
• water;
• fats;
• ash; alimentary fiber;
• carbohydrates;
• alpha-tocopherol;
• thiamine;
• vitamin C;
• riboflavin;
• niacin;
• beta carotene;
• potassium;
• sodium;
• calcium;
• magnesium.

This product can be added to a weight loss program, it contains complex carbohydrates that tend to suppress hunger for a long time and stimulate bowel function. When consumed in small amounts, saccharides are converted from fat into energy. From this, a person begins to feel a surge of vigor and strength.

The difference between apricots and dried apricots

The main difference between apricots and dried apricots is fruit preparation technology, dried apricot has a bone. But it also has other differences:

1. Apricot is more popular and well-known than dried apricots. According to popular beliefs, it is impossible to extract a stone from a fruit so as not to deprive it of its natural part.
2. Usually, the fruit with the stone is dried right on the trees and is not subjected to chemical and heat treatments. From this, it is considered an environmentally friendly product for consumption and cheaper.
3. Dried apricots contain fewer useful substances and it mainly has only a laxative property.

Useful properties of dried apricots

Dried fruit contains a large amount of potassium. It improves the function of blood vessels and normalizes the contractility of the heart muscle. It also contains dietary fiber, which is able to combine harmful toxins and increase the volume of feces. Dried apricot has properties:

• neutralize the action of free radicals;
• strengthen the capillary wall, stimulate the synthesis of hemoglobin, improve blood counts, prevent the development of anemia, prevent blockage of veins;
• prevent cell mutation, improve cellular respiration;
• remove the excitation of the central nervous system, increase mental activity;
• normalize the state of blood vessels, increase myocardial oxygen supply, reduce blood pressure;
• improve the functions of the cornea, increase visual acuity;
• transform fat into energy, accelerate the removal of excess fluid from the human body
• strengthen bone tissue, normalize the processes of contraction of smooth muscles;
• reduce pain in migraines.

To obtain a healing effect, you need to consume 150 grams of apricots in the morning.

The benefits and harms of apricots

In complex therapy, it is useful to take apricots for the following diseases:

• avitaminosis;
• anemia;
• arrhythmia, angina pectoris, heart failure, heart attack;
• arthritis, polyarthritis, arthrosis, osteoporosis, osteochondrosis, sciatica, rheumatism of the joints;
• myopia, astigmatism;
• bronchitis, whooping cough, tracheitis;
• hypertension;
• headache, migraine;
• depression, neurosis;
• constipation;
• thrombophlebitis, vascular dystonia.

Antioxidants protect the body from inflammation, prevent the development of cancer, protect cells from premature aging. With regular use, the dermis and epidermis will be updated, elastin and collagen will be produced, skin health will be restored, the body will get rid of toxins.

Nutrients strengthen the cardiovascular system, improve the elasticity of the walls of blood vessels and cleanse them of fatty plaques, lower cholesterol levels. This is a good remedy for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Vitamins A, C and E increase and strengthen the immune system, it must be taken during periods of epidemics and with a tendency to colds. Compotes, decoctions and teas remove bacteria and harmful substances from the body, help fight symptoms.

Tea, compote or infusion from this dried fruit restores the functioning of the intestines and digestive system, regulates stable cleansing, and supports the microflora. Apricot removes excess fluid and relieves puffiness.

And also apricot is useful for brain function. With high mental stress, you can arrange a separate snack with this fruit or prepare light desserts.

Apricot is a very useful dried fruit, but it has its own contraindications. There are contraindications for people who are hypersensitive to beta-carotene. Caution should be used by people with chronic pathologies of the digestive tract, diabetes, low blood pressure.

How to brew apricots?

Pour dry fruits into a glass, and then pour them into an enamel bowl, pour a liter of boiling water over it and cover with a lid.

The dishes should be wrapped warmly and dried apricots should be insisted for 15 hours.

After that, the resulting compote must be filtered, the swollen berries are eaten, and the liquid is drunk during the day. This infusion is Useful for hypertension and constipation.

How to choose natural apricots?

If you buy packaged products, pay attention to the labeling. When processed with chemicals, the E220 mark will appear on the package - this is sulfur dioxide.

How to choose by appearance:

1. outer surface. The peel should be wrinkled, free from mold and defects.
2. The color should have an inconspicuous appearance - the peel is wrinkled, matte, brown. With a shiny bright orange surface that is translucent in the light, this indicates that the product has been treated with sulfur dioxide.
3. According to the structure, the pulp of dried fruit should be dense and elastic; when pressed, it should not stick and release juice.
4. By smell, natural apricots have an unobtrusive aroma of apricot without foreign impurities. Artificial fruits will give away chemicals and soot.
5. Natural apricot, which has ripened on a tree, has a sweet and sour fragrant pulp. If the fruits have a sugary honey middle, then they have been treated with sugar syrup.

Apricot - an apricot with a stone, which has ripened on the branches of a tree, has a rich healing composition. Used for medicinal purposes, in cooking and cosmetology. Only a quality product that has not been processed with chemicals can bring benefits.

Dried fruits contain a lot of valuable minerals, vitamins, organic acids, and dietary fiber. In winter, such a meal will strengthen the immune system in the best possible way. One of the most common types of dried fruits is dried apricots - dried apricots. The product is added to baking and consumed as an independent snack. Many are wondering what benefits and harms an orange fruit can bring? Let's talk about everything in order.

What is dried apricots

Dried apricots are dried apricots. The product is considered the most nutritious among its counterparts. To prepare 150 gr. dried apricots, you need to take 500 gr. fresh raw materials.
Previously, dried apricots were cooked for a long time. First, the apricots were sorted, cut, and pitted. Then they left it to dry in the heat, covering it with a cloth from insects.

Today, dried fruits are produced using a special technology using chemical components. To make dried apricots bright orange with a pleasant sheen, sulfur dioxide must be added to the soaking composition.

Ovens and stoves are used to reduce the drying time. As mentioned earlier, for the manufacture of 150 gr. dried raw materials require 0.5 kg. moderately ripe apricots.

There are the following types of dried fruits:

• Dried apricots - an apricot is cut into 2 parts, the bones are removed, dried.
• Kaisa - seeds are removed from whole fruits with a special device, then dried in the sun.
• Apricot - apricot is washed, prepared, dried with a stone.

Dried fruits, in particular dried apricots, are used everywhere. Most often it is used in traditional medicine, diets, culinary purposes.

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Calorie content, composition, nutritional value

1. Dried apricots belong to the category of dried fruits, most of which is water. For 100 gr. product accounts for 70 gr. liquids. The next leading position is occupied by carbohydrates - about 25.2 g. per 100 gr. dried apricots.
2. Dietary fiber, in particular fiber, is given about 4 grams. This amount is 1/5 of the daily norm, which is necessary for an adult. Dried apricots contain protein (1.2 g), ash (1 g), fats (0.16 g).
3. During drying, the apricot loses some of the valuable elements, most often vitamins. However, the most “strong” remain and benefit the human body.
4. Among the "persistent" vitamins there is retinol, or vitamin A. In 100 gr. dried apricots about 108.68 mg. this substance. Some may think that this amount is not enough. But it takes 13% of the allowable daily allowance for an adult.
5. Also, in the process of drying, B-group vitamins are preserved. This section includes a whole "bouquet" of irreplaceable compounds. So, pyridoxine, or vitamin B6, is given 0.14 mg. per 100 gr. (6% of the daily requirement). Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is contained in an amount of 0.2 mg.
6. Dried apricots are also rich in riboflavin (vitamin B2), thiamine (vitamin B1), nicotinic acid (vitamin PP, niacin), ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
7. The value of dried apricots is due to the accumulation of micro and macro elements. For 100 gr. dried dessert relies 444 mg. potassium - daily rate. Dried fruit is rich in calcium, its 15 mg, magnesium (16 mg), phosphorus (39 mg).
8. Dried apricots include copper (0.15 mg.), And this is 15% of the allowable daily allowance. Iron in dried fruit 1.6 mg. (9% of the norm), manganese is given 0.1 mg., Zinc - 0.25 mg.
9. A sufficiently large number of organic acids allows you to saturate the human body with irreplaceable compounds. As for amino acids, they are in excess in dried fruit (isoleucine, tryptophan, threonine, lysine). In total, dried apricots contain 12 amino acids, including 7 essential ones.
10. Do not forget about fructose, sucrose, glucose, they are given 80% of the total volume of fruits. With such extensive indicators, the calorie content of dried apricots is considered low - 242 Kcal. per 100 gr. To provide the body with the necessary minerals, acids, vitamins, it is enough to eat 5 pcs. per day.

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The benefits of dried apricots

1. Dried fruits have diuretic properties. For this reason, practitioners prescribe people with kidney disease to take a decoction based on dried apricots. The composition removes sand and small stones from the cavity of the internal organ, and also prevents their further deposition.
2. The product is used in the preparation of the menu for patients with obesity. Quite often, dried apricots are consumed while following a diet, despite the incoming saccharides and calorie content. In this case, the daily rate is limited to 25 gr. As a result, old waste and harmful cholesterol are removed.
3. Dried apricots partially thin the blood and prevent thrombosis. It is useful to eat dried fruit for people with varicose veins. Incoming pectin removes heavy metals and radionuclides, dietary fiber accelerates metabolic processes.
4. To improve digestion, you need to eat half a meal a day. Dried fruits contain 9 times more fiber than fresh apricots. The element controls the activity of the endocrine and cardiovascular systems.
5. Dried apricots contain many vitamins that increase the protective functions of the body during beriberi. Dried fruits are useful for adults and children to avoid infection with helminths.
6. The product reduces fever, helps to recover from a serious illness or surgery. Dried apricots relieves headaches and fights frequent migraines, eliminates signs of colds and flu.
7. Incoming carotenoids have a beneficial effect on human vision. The elements prevent the development of cataracts, lubricate the eyeball and strengthen muscles. This property is highly valued by people with low vision.
8. Dried apricots increase physical endurance, so dried apricots are often used in the preparation of a diet for athletes. In addition, dried fruit fills the voids in the bones, promotes a rapid set of muscle mass, improves mood and morale.
9. Fruits affect mental activity, so dried apricots are useful for people who work hard with their heads. Also, dried fruits of this type are included in the menu of schoolchildren and students to increase perception, memory, concentration.
10. Decoctions with dried apricots remove excess fluid, thereby fighting puffiness. This property is appreciated by people with varicose veins and pregnant girls who are faced with heaviness in the legs.
11. Dried apricots contribute to the rapid absorption of antibiotics by the blood. If you are taking a course of drugs, include dried fruit in your diet. You need to consume at least 20 gr. daily.
12. Dried apricots should be given to children in winter and spring. It is at these times of the year that vitamin deficiency occurs. Dried apricots will make up for everything with a vengeance and strengthen the immune system.
13. Dried fruits of this type have the ability to lower blood pressure. For this reason, dried apricots are consumed by hypertensive patients. Hypotension patients should be more careful, the maximum daily amount should not exceed 10 grams.

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Permissible daily allowance

It should be remembered that dried apricots are highly concentrated products. It contains 2.5 times more sugar than fresh fruits. Also, if the apricot includes only 2 gr. dietary fiber, then in dried fruit this amount increases to 18 grams. The difference is significant.

An adult who has no contraindications to use should not eat more than 70 grams. dried fruits daily.

At the same time, dried apricots are added to pastries, hot and cold snacks, salads, meat dishes, side dishes. Often, fruit drinks and compotes, jellies, smoothies, etc. are made from dried fruits.

Since the indicator is 242 Kcal. per 100 gr. suggests some restrictions, dieters should not consume more than 4-5 pcs. per day.

The benefits of dried apricots for children

1. For the full development of the child needs a complex of vitamins with mineral compounds, organic acids, dietary fiber. Dried apricots include all of the listed substances.
2. Incoming compounds are responsible for the transformation of carbohydrates into energy, as a result of which the child is energized. Calcium forms bone and muscle tissue, magnesium supports the work of the heart and brain, iron increases blood circulation.
3. Children of school, preschool age and students work hard mentally. To improve thought processes and relieve nervous tension, dried apricots should be eaten daily at 10-15 grams.
4. Starting from six months, you can gradually introduce dried fruits into the baby's diet. Start cooking low-concentrated compotes without sugar, then give the child 5 ml each.

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The benefits of dried apricots for women

1. Dried apricots are responsible for the normalization of hormonal levels in girls and women. If you eat dried fruit during menstruation, muscle spasms will disappear, hemoglobin levels will be restored.
2. Women during menopause need to consume dried apricots to reduce the number of "hot flashes" and their rigidity, as well as to normalize the psycho-emotional background.
3. Dried apricots have mild laxative properties, so they are often used for weight loss. Systematic consumption will cleanse the intestines and prevent slagging.
4. A large accumulation of "beauty vitamins" of groups A and E is responsible for the health of hair, nails and skin. Dried apricots evens out complexion, fights wrinkles and skin pigmentation, eliminates hair loss and dandruff.
5. Tocopherol (vitamin E) is considered a natural antioxidant. It has preventive properties of the formation of malignant tumors, and also blocks the access of blood to existing cancer cells.

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The benefits of dried apricots for men

1. Dried apricots are a complete source of fiber. Dietary fiber takes responsibility for the activity of the intestinal tract. This has a beneficial effect on blood circulation in the pelvic organs.
2. Dried fruit is useful for men to take for the prevention of prostate diseases. Dosed consumption (about 40 grams per day) increases reproductive function and potency.
3. Dried apricots stimulate the activity of the testicles, increasing the quality and quantity of sperm. As a result, the hormonal background is normalized.
4. Men are more likely than women to suffer from ailments of the heart and vascular systems. Dried apricots prevent probable diseases, reducing the risk of their development to a minimum.
5. The benefits for the stronger sex are due to an increase in physical endurance. Therefore, dried fruits must be eaten by people who work hard with their hands and go in for sports.

The benefits of dried apricots for pregnant women

1. In the later stages of gestation, a woman often encounters an increase in blood pressure, dried apricots reduce performance.
2. Regular use of a decoction with the addition of dried apricots relieves swelling of the internal organs, limbs and face.
3. Most often, women's doctors prohibit taking foods with sugar during pregnancy. But dried apricots are not included in this list.
4. Dried fruits stabilize the activity of the thyroid gland and the entire endocrine system, control the heart rate.
5. Pregnant women suffer from constipation, dried apricots affect intestinal motility and have a mild laxative effect.

Harm dried apricots

1. Abuse of the product can lead to disruption of the digestive tract. There will be diarrhea, bloating, pain in the stomach.
2. Dried apricots are contraindicated in people with chronic gastrointestinal diseases, allergies to the product, bronchial asthma.
3. Diabetics are not forbidden to eat dried fruits, but the amount should be dosed. You can consume 2-3 pieces per week. dried apricots.

Dried apricots will not harm the human body if the product is used wisely and contraindications are taken into account. Add dried apricots to your regular meals or use as a snack. Follow the daily norm, introduce dried fruits into the diet of children.

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Apricots are harvested for future use by drying. If the fruits are dried in halves without a stone, then dried apricots are obtained. This product is delicious and very useful.

The benefits and harms of dried apricots for the health of a woman's body

The benefits of dried apricots for women's health are due to its chemical composition. This dried fruit is the richest source of such important vitamins for women as A, E, PP, C. They are responsible for the youthfulness of the skin and organs of the reproductive system.

The presence of dried apricots in a woman's diet slows down the aging of blood vessels. A large amount of potassium and other elements in the product regulates cardiac activity.

The mineral composition of dried apricots has a positive effect on the functioning of the kidneys and thyroid gland. Pectin stimulates digestion and cleanses the body of toxins. Despite the rather high calorie content of dried apricots, and it is equal to 232 kcal per 100 g, dried apricots can be included in the weight loss diet. However, mono-diets of dried apricots are contraindicated for women. Such a diet can lead to diarrhea and dehydration.

Very rarely, but dried apricots can cause allergies. In this case, it must be excluded from the diet.

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Since ancient times, the indigenous people of Central Asia have been convinced that the only type of dried apricot that truly has healing qualities is apricot.

However, today many Russians, buying dried fruits from this range in markets or supermarkets, give preference to large, bright orange dried apricots with ideal shapes.

At the same time, not everyone understands that sulfur dioxide is usually present under the outwardly beautiful shell, which can adversely affect human health.

So all the same, what is apricot? Why do Georgian, Uzbek or Tajik aksakals consider him panacea from all diseases and a gift from Allah himself? Today I will try to lift the veil on this issue in my article. And you will find out what it looks like, what characteristics it has and how it should be eaten.

Unlike industrial technologies for the production of dried fruits, real apricots are dried directly on tree branches, naturally, without preservatives, heat treatment or sulfur fumigation.

Traditionally, small apricot fruits are chosen for this, which “ripen” in natural conditions until completely dehydrated, saturated with the energy of the Sun and the Earth. Usually apricots are obtained from such varieties wild apricots like:

• Isfarak;
• Zarzara;
• Zherdel;
• Kandak;
• Mirsanjali.

After all, they:

1. They have optimal sizes of ripe fruits for drying, similar to.
2. They have dense fleshy flesh.
3. When dried, the fruit is preserved almost entirely along with the bone.

After evaporation of the liquid from these fruits, a concentrate of taste and benefits for the human body remains in them:

• Vitamins of groups A, C, P, PP, B;
• Fiber;
• Malic, citric, tartaric and salicylic acids;
• beta carotene;
• potassium;
• sodium;
• calcium;
• Gland;
• Yoda;
• Phosphorus;
• Pectins;
• tannins;
• Simple and complex carbohydrates;
• unsaturated fatty acids;
• dietary fiber;
• vegetable proteins.

A real correct apricot looks rather unpretentious and is a whole dried fruit with a stone. It has a wrinkled skin of an indistinct brown hue.

And the bone inside the dried fruit is not very convenient for further use. Because of this, many give preference, thus losing all the vitamins and minerals that fresh apricots are rich in, but which are 100% present in dried apricots.

What is useful apricot?

Dried apricot is a high energy food product. The calorie content of 100 grams of this dried fruit is 213 kcal. Its vitamin-mineral complex helps a person to maintain health, beauty, youth, longevity for a long time.

Due to the combination of unique biologically active substances in its composition, it has incredibly high natural:

1. general strengthening;
2. anti-aging;
3. Purifying;
4. Antioxidant;
5. fat burning;
6. Immunostimulating;
7. Diuretic;
8. Antispasmodic;
9. Anthelmintic properties.

At the same time, chocolate or chocolate is considered the most useful and tasty. mountain dried apricots. It is very sweet, fleshy, pleasant in taste and has a beautiful dark brown hue. It is successfully used by athletes to activate protein synthesis during physical exertion and increase muscle mass growth.

Adherents of a healthy diet replace them with pharmacy vitamin preparations. And traditional healers use this dried fruit as natural immunomodulator. Even modern medicine does not deny the benefits of apricots in the treatment of various diseases. Because it promotes:

• Removal of bad cholesterol or toxic metabolic products from the body;
• Inhibition of putrefactive bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract;
• Increase the body's defenses and performance;
• Improving the condition of the skin, nail plates or hair;
• sharpening of vision;
• Strengthening of bone tissue;
• alkalization of the body;
• Replenishment of vitamin deficiency;
• Slowing down tissue aging;
• Breakdown of fats;
• Removal of fatigue;
• Regulation of water-lithium balance;
• Normalization of cardiac activity;
• Prevention of beriberi.

What is the other side of the coin?

Although there are very few contraindications to the use of apricots, however, in some cases it can harm our body. This should be especially taken into account by those people who:

1. Has an individual intolerance to it.
2. Suffers from an allergic reaction to beta-carotene.
3. Abuses the use of this dried fruit and can gain extra pounds.

At the same time, many experts advise limiting the consumption rate or even eliminate from the diet apricot nutrition:

• Diabetics;
• Hypotonic patients;
• lactating women;
• People who are obese or have diarrhea.

How does a person use apricots?

Like all types of dried apricots, apricots are a favorite treat for many adults and children. In honor of this dried fruit, people have composed various fairy tales, legends, and poems for centuries. Since this solar product not only gives a person real taste pleasure, brings great benefits to the body, but also helps with various ailments. Therefore, I will tell you how it is used:

In cooking

Apricots can be eaten both raw and made from it:

1. Jam;
2. Jam;
3. Compote;
4. Pastila.

This dried fruit is added to the filling for pancakes, pies, casseroles or used as an additional ingredient for pilaf. In other dishes, it goes well with:

• Low-fat cottage cheese;
• sour cream;
• Yogurt;
• carrots;
• pumpkin;
• Bread or hot Uzbek cakes.

Immediately before use, dried apricots should:

1. Go through.
2. Rinse.
3. Pour warm water for half an hour to swell.

Then dry slightly, remove the stone, and then only use the pulp of the fruit, which can be cut, passed through a sieve, meat grinder or blender.

For health and beauty

The healing properties of apricots help a person:

• Slow down the growth of neoplasms;
• Bring blood pressure back to normal;
• Strengthen the hair follicle;
• Neutralize the action of free radicals;
• Heal the cells of the body;
• Reduce the risk of cataracts.

Daily use 100 grams this dried fruit shows amazing results in the fight against:

1. anemia;
2. migraine;
3. edema;
4. hypertension;
5. Nervous disorders;
6. Jade;
7. cold;
8. hiccups;
9. Whooping cough.

But by eating twenty nucleoli from apricot seeds a day, you can get rid of:

• Diseases of the upper respiratory tract;
• Formation of stones in the kidneys or gallbladder;
• Development of oncology.

At the same time, the same ground nucleoli can be used as a cosmetic scrub to make your skin smooth and pleasant, and your hair silky.

Finishing my story, I want to note that today it is very difficult to find real apricots from wild apricots in our trading network. After all, such a product is produced only in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China or Uzbekistan, where the regions of their natural growth are still preserved. Therefore, the apricot is listed in Red Book.

However, when buying dried apricots, do not choose smart dried apricots, but a dull, brown and unsightly product. So you can be sure that it has not been treated with chemicals.

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Apricots are dried apricot fruits containing a stone. Unlike other dried fruits, it is harvested ready-made from the branches of the tree. Drying occurs naturally under the influence of the sun and wind. As a result, the fruit retains the maximum amount of vitamins and other nutrients.

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Types of dried fruits from apricots

Apricot is not the only dried fruit that is obtained from apricots. Dried apricots and kaisa are also its varieties. How are they different? Let's find out in more detail what kaisa, apricots and dried apricots are, how they look, what fruits they are made from.

So, in total there are three types of dried apricots:

Dried apricots are dried apricot halves. Depending on the method of obtaining, it can be either bright yellow or dark orange, brownish. Fruits with a pale color have the greatest benefit. It is evidence that no chemicals were used in the production of dried fruits. This is how natural dried apricots look like:

Natural dried apricots darken when dried and have a faded, brownish-orange color.

And this is a product that used chemicals in its production:

Bright, shiny dried fruits are obtained by treating them with sulfur dioxide or other preservatives.

Dry dried apricots on an industrial scale using a special chamber or on racks in the open sun. Uryuk is a dried apricot with a stone. It is obtained from small fruits dried right on the branches of a tree. In the future, it is sorted and sent for sale. They are not subjected to any further processing and are immediately ready for consumption. This is what a freshly assembled apricot looks like:

Natural dried apricots, dried without preservatives, look unpretentious, however, it is these dried fruits that are considered especially beneficial to health.

The absence of any chemical and heat treatment of the fruit ensures maximum preservation of useful substances in it. At the same time, it has a rather long shelf life, since the integrity of its skin is not violated.

Sometimes on sale you may come across pitted apricots. However, despite its similarity, it is actually a completely different type of dried fruit called kaisa. The technology of its preparation is very similar to obtaining dried apricots, with one small exception - the fruit is not cut before drying, but a bone is squeezed out of it.

Apricots and dried apricots, unlike kaisa, are often found on sale, therefore, everyone more or less knows how they look. What is a kaisa?

This dried fruit is very similar to dried apricots, so they are often confused, but upon closer inspection, the difference becomes obvious. The kaisa has a hole inside, which remains after the seed is extracted. Dried apricots, on the other hand, are only half of the fruit and do not have such a cavity. This is what the kaisa looks like:

Kaisu is often confused with apricots or dried apricots, however, it is a separate type of dried fruit obtained from apricots.

Interesting fact! It is believed that the birthplace of the apricot is Armenia. No wonder the old botanical name of this fruit sounds like “Armenian Apple”.

The benefits of apricot

The indigenous people of Central Asia call apricots a divine gift. Women know it as the fruit of beauty. And in Tajikistan, they even prepare an elixir of longevity from it. Why is he so famous? To find out why Asians value apricots so much, what are the benefits and harms of this dried fruit, its chemical composition will help us.

Composition of apricot

Uryuk has a very rich chemical composition for useful substances. It contains:

• vitamins - C, A, PP, E, B, beta-carotene;
• macroelements - phosphorus, calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium;
• trace elements - iron;
• nonessential and essential amino acids - arginine, valine, leucine, isoleucine, phenylalanine, tryptophan, glycine, serine, alanine;
• sugars - fructose, glucose, sucrose;
• saturated and unsaturated fatty acids;
• proteins;
• fats;
• carbohydrates.

Of the vitamins, apricot is especially rich in tocopherol. Its content often reaches 6 mg per 100 g of product weight. There is also a lot of ascorbic acid - about 4 mg. The B vitamins are represented mainly by thiamine and riboflavin. Of the minerals, potassium is especially worth noting. Apricot is the champion in its content - as much as 1800 mg per 100 g of dried fruit. There are also such macronutrients necessary for human health as phosphorus, calcium and magnesium. It contains only 3.2 mg of iron, however, this amount is quite enough to cover a quarter of the daily requirement.

As for nutrition, then apricots will give a few points of odds to many other types of dried fruits. 100 g of the product contains 242 kcal. However, this does not mean at all that full people cannot eat apricots. The high calorie content of this dried fruit does not prevent them from losing weight with it. The thing is that the lion's share of calories comes from carbohydrates, which are quickly absorbed in the human body, causing a feeling of satiety. At the same time, they are not deposited in excess fats, but are broken down with the release of a large amount of energy. This feature allows even diabetics to eat apricots, of course, within reasonable limits and after a preliminary consultation with a doctor.

Dried apricot fruits contain a lot of potassium, vitamins and other beneficial substances.

Therapeutic action

Due to the rich chemical composition, apricot has the following useful properties:

• diuretic
• restorative
• laxative
• expectorant
• hypotonic
• antioxidant
• antitumor
• tonic
• vitaminizing.

For overweight people, it will be useful information to find out that apricot accelerates cellular metabolism and helps burn extra pounds. With headaches, it exhibits an analgesic effect, strengthens blood vessels. With anemia - promotes the production of red blood cells, improves blood quality. Also, apricot helps relieve stress, stimulates digestion. It has a general rejuvenating effect on the human body, prevents the development of cancer cells, normalizes digestion, relieves swelling, improves vision.

Advice! When buying, pay attention to the color of the apricot. The bright, shiny color of the dried fruit will indicate its unnaturalness. It is better to give preference to faded, dark fruits.

Application in medicine

The healing properties of apricots did not go unnoticed by physicians. It is used in the treatment and prevention of a wide variety of diseases. Cardiovascular diseases, intestinal disorders, colds, influenza, nervous diseases - these are just a short list of ailments for which it is used.

Indications

Apricot, both in dry form and in infusion, is useful for the following diseases:

• migraine;
• hypertension;
• anemia;
• avitaminosis;
• oncology;
• thrombophlebitis;
• constipation;
• depression;
• neuroses;
• vascular dystonia;
• asthma;
• bronchitis;
• diabetes;
• osteoporosis;
• anemia;
• intestinal disorders.

Women will also be interested to know that apricot slows down the aging process, strengthens the structure of hair and nails. For old people, it prolongs life and maintains clarity of mind. The so-called long-livers drink is made from it, which is an aqueous infusion of dried apricots. It is believed that the regular use of such an elixir can extend life up to 120 years.

Regular consumption of apricots can relieve frequent headaches

Contraindications

Apricot has not only useful properties, but also contraindications. In particular, it should not be eaten by people with hypersensitivity to plant pigments. In a simple way, with an allergy to brightly colored orange or red fruits. This is especially true for small children. It is also not recommended to abuse this dried fruit for the following diseases:

• hypotension;
• severe stage of diabetes;
• individual intolerance.

With caution, apricots should be used when breastfeeding, as it can cause a weakening of the intestines in the baby. It should also not be eaten by people prone to overeating and diarrhea.

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The benefits and harms of apricots

It has long been known to everyone that dried fruits are good for humans. Dried apricot boasts carotene, calcium, iron and phosphorus, carbohydrates, and fiber. In addition, it contains a substance that breaks down fats and helps relieve fatigue, giving us strength for the whole day - this is vitamin B5.

The benefits and harms of apricots are used to treat oncology. He, according to doctors, slows down the development of the tumor. In addition, dried apricot cleanses the intestines and normalizes blood pressure. The product contains magnesium - a universal substance that helps to cure an impressive number of diseases, it is recommended for pregnant women to eat, and thanks to potassium, it is used to prevent heart disease.

The benefits of apricots are applicable for diabetics, because the sucrose contained in it does not harm patients. In addition, dried fruits are able to regulate insulin levels. The product increases hemoglobin and reduces intracranial pressure.

In Tajikistan, where apricot grows, the benefits of apricots are beyond doubt. Locals consider it a remedy for an impressive number of diseases and use it everywhere. Add to food, make tinctures, prepare jams and pastries.

The use of apricots is in its ability to fight headaches. In addition, it strengthens our hair, thanks to carotene, which literally transforms the body, improving the skin and hairline of a person. The healing qualities of dried fruits are used in the treatment of thrombophlebitis, as they clean the vessels well.

In the production of the product, apricots are often treated with sulfur, which clearly does not benefit our body. The harm of apricots in this case is in the high content of chemicals. You can distinguish the product by its beautiful orange color; you should not buy such dried fruits. Useful dried apricots, without carcinogenic substances, have a dark brown tint.

Apricot harm is possible for those people who have low blood pressure. In addition, if you use it in large quantities, you can provoke diarrhea. Its laxative effect is beneficial for those suffering from constipation, but can be seriously harmful to breastfeeding women.

Due to its high calorie content, high amount of carbohydrates and fiber, apricots may be harmful for people who are obese. A very important feature of dried apricot, which crosses out many shortcomings, is its ability to strengthen bone tissue and joints, which is very useful for patients with arthritis and rheumatism.

The benefits and harms of apricots are used in homeopathy. It is often found in preparations with a calming effect. Dried fruits improve mood. That is why in Asia they are considered a gift from the Gods.

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The benefits and harms of apricots for the body

All adults and children love the sunny apricot fruit. Apricot is eaten not only fresh and as a canned fruit, but also dried. Dried apricots without pits are called dried apricots. But there is another very useful type of dried apricot, only with a stone, it is called apricot. The fruit has long been common in many countries of Europe and Central Asia, it has been used for many centuries not only as a fruit for food, but also as a remedy in medicine and cosmetology.

What is useful apricot

It is indispensable in cooking, especially as one of the main ingredients in the preparation of pilaf in the countries of the East. It is used as a natural flavoring agent, as a sweet additive to drinks (liqueurs, kvass, tinctures, tea, compotes).

Fruit composition

Useful properties in apricots are contained in large quantities. Apricot stores proteins, carbohydrates, starch, organic acids, saturated fatty acids, dietary fiber. In addition, it has a whole complex of vitamins: beta-carotene, A, PP, B2, B1, E. As well as macro and microelements: sodium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, iron and others.

In order to provide the body with all the necessary vitamins, you should eat only 100 grams of apricots per day, for complete health.

In order for the body to receive all the necessary substances for its full life, apricots must be supplemented with other fresh vegetables, fruits and other useful and varied products daily. Our body will surely thank us for this with excellent health.

calories

100 grams of product contains about 242 kcal. Most of all, apricots contain carbohydrates, which are easily absorbed by the human body.

The use of apricot medicine

• Doctors recommend for anemia;
• Circulatory disorders;
• For vision problems;
• With migraines (during attacks);
• As a useful remedy for preventing the development of colds.

An interesting fact: in eastern countries, apricots are recognized as a means for longevity and beauty.

Recipe for longevity: soak in water all night and drink this “drink of youth” in the morning, after which they eat it soaked.

The beneficial properties of apricots can be seen even by their appearance, because the orange color indicates that there is a lot of beta-carotene in the fruit. Beta-carotene stops the development of cancer cells and tumors.

The presence of potassium in apricots suggests that it helps:

• Maintain normal heart function, namely, contraction of the heart muscle;
• The fruit helps to remove excess fluid and water from the body. The fruit helps a lot to avoid swelling of the body and high blood pressure;
• Saves cells;
• Supports human memory;
• Helps to remove excess "unnecessary" substances from the body.

Apricot contains fiber, which improves all digestive processes in the intestines. There is a huge percentage of iron (vegetable).

Uryuk should be taken for preventive purposes in such diseases: heart problems, thyroid problems, diabetes mellitus.

Apricot for weight loss

Uryuk has proven itself in a variety of diets. But there are some reasons why lovely ladies cannot shed pounds. This is because women do not eat apricots in their pure form, but use special “assorted” dried fruits. Large amounts of sugar are often added to such fruit "assortments", which does not remove excess weight, but instead adds new kilograms to the woman's waist. Before you eat such a fruit mix, carefully study its composition and the amount of sugar in it.

Apricots have a huge amount of easily digestible carbohydrates. As part of one fruit, they make up 90 percent of the total weight of the product. Our body processes such “light” carbohydrates very easily and they are not deposited at our waist (if used correctly). Fruit sugar or easily digestible carbohydrates are very useful substances for the whole human body.

When losing weight, it is advised to consume a lot of fiber, because it helps to cleanse the gastrointestinal tract from “heavy” and harmful substances. Also, apricot refers to a diuretic - this is an important fact during weight loss.

It is important for those women who are losing weight to know: it is better not to eat more than 100 grams of the product per day.

How to choose apricot

In order for the product to bring only benefits to the body, you need to know how to choose the right apricots. After all, only a quality product is allowed for use. Unfortunately, it is very problematic to get a real apricot dried on a tree. And even if you manage to find such a product on the shelves of the market, supermarket, its price will be very high. Some unscrupulous suppliers speculate, sell fakes. By what criteria is a good apricot selected?

The most useful is a product made from wild apricots. You can distinguish a quality apricot by its color. So, it is worth choosing a dried apricot of a dull, brown hue. The appearance of a good apricot is unsightly. While the apricot treated with various chemicals has a bright orange color.

It is also worth choosing apricots by smell. The product should have a light apricot flavor. There should be no smell of smoke or soot. Quality apricots have a sour taste. But if the dried apricot is sweet, then it was previously treated with sugar syrup. The surface of the product must not have inclusions, defects, mold. It is worth noting that apricots are rarely treated with chemicals, unlike dried apricots. After all, the apricot is dried directly on the branches of a tree.

When choosing apricots in a package, you just need to trust the manufacturer. By law, the manufacturer is required to indicate the composition, dyes, additional components on the packaging. It is important to pay attention to the expiration date and the production date. Also, the packaging must be transparent so that the buyer can evaluate at least the external characteristics of the product. It can be concluded that high-quality apricots are a nondescript, dull product. But the bright and fragrant apricot should be avoided.

Harmful properties

Like all dried fruits, it has its irreplaceable and beneficial properties, but it can also harm the body. The fact is that apricot is contraindicated for allergy sufferers and those people who have a predisposition to allergies. If an allergic reaction occurs, discard the apricots. Apricot should be carefully taken by those people who have problems and diseases with the digestive organs. Before use, you should consult your doctor.

It is better for lactating women and women in position to refuse to use apricots. After all, this product can cause severe diarrhea. Also, apricots should be carefully taken by those people who have high blood sugar. In addition, if you are on a diet or do not want to get better, then carefully eat this product. Uryuk is useful at a rate of 100 grams per day, if you eat more than this amount, you can significantly gain excess weight.

Useful information: The most useful and harmless way to prepare apricots is to dry them naturally. When buying, pay attention to its color, if it is bright and glossy, it is better to refuse to buy chemistry. Natural apricot without chemistry has a natural shade (dark brown) and without extra shine.

Apricot can be eaten as a remedy, as an enhancer of taste and sweetness, apricots are also widely used in modern cosmetology. It is this dried fruit that is used to ensure that the skin, hair and nails have a chic look.

Useful substances in apricots can help your body only with moderate use. Therefore, if the daily norm is observed, incredible effects can be achieved - a healthy body and external attractiveness.

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Apricot: benefits, harm, composition, application, calorie content and properties of dried apricot

Many people know that dried apricots are made from apricots during the drying process. But such dried fruits as apricots, kaisa, ashtak and whispers are almost unknown to our compatriots, and all the listed dried fruits are also obtained from apricots. Today we will try to clarify what apricot is, how it differs from other apricot products and how it can be used for health benefits.

What's this?

Apricot is a naturally dried apricot fruit that has not been pitted. The countries of Central Asia are the birthplace of dried fruit: Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan - in these parts, fresh apricot fruits, most suitable for drying in a similar way, are called “apricots”. At home, this fruit is very revered and considered a gift from God.

How is apricot

Iyak, we figured out the name of a dried apricot with a stone. Apricots are obtained from apricots in the most natural, harmless way - in the process of natural drying in the sun or special drying in the shade, and no special substances or devices for drying are used. Sometimes the fruits remain to the last and dry right on the branches, in which case they just need to be collected on time. You can also collect ripe, sweet, elastic fruits and dry them under the scorching sun or in the shade on special trays or grates. Usually, small varieties of apricots are suitable for the preparation of this dried fruit, in which the stone is poorly separated from the pulp. The main condition is a high level of sugar, which will make the final product sweet. However, large sweet varieties can also be used.

Differences from dried apricots and kaisa

The difference between apricots and kaisa, ashtak, sears and dried apricots lies in the features of the drying technology:

1. Dried apricots are obtained in the process of drying, while the fruits are cut into two halves and the stone is removed.
2. When preparing kaisa, the stone is removed through a small hole in the apricot, leaving space inside.
3. Sheptala is a dried apricot.
4. Ashtak is prepared in the following way: a stone is removed from a fresh fruit, it is dried, and at the end of the process the stone is returned back. It is believed that such a trick gives the dried fruit a unique piquant taste.
5. To obtain apricots, fresh fruits, along with the bone, are dried naturally.

Composition and calories

As mentioned earlier, this dried fruit, due to the peculiarities of preparation, does not lose nutrients at all, but on the contrary, it becomes their rich concentration.
So, 100 g of apricot contains the following vitamins and nutrients:

• vitamins A, B1, B2, PP, E;
• macro- and microelements: potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, sodium;
• beta carotene;
• 17 g of dietary fiber;
• 18 g of water;
• as well as saturated fatty acids, organic acids, disaccharides and polysaccharides.

About the benefits of using

A rich set of useful substances is successfully used to maintain health and good condition in men, women, and also in childhood.

For kids

By adding this dried fruit to the children's diet, it will be possible to insure against the following ailments:

Possessing a sweet taste, apricots in the composition of desserts and pastries may well replace harmful white sugar. In addition, compotes can be brewed from it for a child instead of caffeinated black and green tea.
Important! It is necessary to introduce apricots into the child’s menu no earlier than the 1st year of life, and if the baby is prone to allergies, then after 3 years. It is important to observe the norm of consumption and not overfeed the baby, otherwise you can get gas formation, bloating, abdominal pain and stool disorders, and in extreme cases - severe food allergies.

For men

Uryuk will also be useful for the stronger half. If you work hard in the gym, dreaming of a lean body, apricots will be an indispensable component in your diet. It contributes to the restoration of muscle fibers and weight gain, and thanks to the nutritional value, dried apricot will saturate the body for a long time. It will also help to cope with krepatura, as it normalizes the production of lactic acid. Be sure to include dried fruit in any meal if you have to work hard physically.

Another useful property of dried fruit is the normalization of the heart due to the high content of potassium. High blood pressure, heart rhythm disturbances and dehydration are frequent companions of a man. Apricot will help relieve the symptoms or even eliminate the problems listed. Due to the high content of beta-carotene, dried apricot with pit contributes to the good functioning of the prostate gland, which means it helps to improve potency.

For the female body

Women can also appreciate the benefits of apricots for their body:

• during pregnancy, it is able to normalize the level of hemoglobin and eliminate signs of anemia;
• in the later stages will help to cope with delays in defecation;
• lovers of a bronze skin tone can use dried fruit for sunburn;
• apricot helps to get rid of infertility due to antispasmodic action;
• promotes blood clotting.

About the use of useful properties

Mankind has been using this dried fruit for more than 4 thousand years, but its use is not limited to the culinary sphere. This dried apricot is successfully used in dietary nutrition, in cosmetology and traditional medicine.

In cooking

The use of apricots in cooking is very diverse.
So, dried fruit can serve as a spicy additive in the following dishes:

• meat and vegetable soups, side dishes; in Uzbekistan, dried apricot with a stone is an indispensable ingredient for making pilaf;
• as a filling, apricots are added to pastries: pies and pies, samsa, pancakes;
• jams and preserves are made from it;
• Uzvara and infusions are cooked on the basis of apricots.

In cosmetology

Regularly using apricots, you can put in order the condition of hair, skin, nails. However, dried fruit is also used topically in care products:

1. So, apricots can be added to masks to moisturize, rejuvenate and tone the skin. Dried fruit goes well with honey, oatmeal, egg yolk or cottage cheese. Before use, it can be steamed for a few minutes to soften.
2. Also, dried fruit can be used in soap making at home. The finished product will have a beautiful golden-pink hue and a pleasant smell.
3. To prepare the scrub, you can use apricot seeds, crushed in a coffee grinder. However, remember that the scrub turns out to be quite rough and is only suitable for body and foot care, but not for delicate facial skin.

In medicine

One of the main macronutrients in apricots is potassium (K) - a conductor of nerve impulses at the cellular level, due to which dried fruit is used for such ailments:

• high blood pressure;
• arrhythmias;
• increased formation of edema;
• other disorders of the heart and blood vessels.

In dietetics

Despite the high calorie content, this product is successfully used in dietary nutrition for people who want to normalize their weight. Dried fruit has the ability to burn body fat. And since even a small handful of this dried fruit can saturate the body well, you won’t be able to overeat it and you can forget about the feeling of hunger for a long time. If you decide to give up white sugar, dried apricots can be a great healthy alternative. However, if you buy store-bought dried fruit mixes, check the composition - manufacturers often add sugar to them, which means that you should not expect any benefits from such a product. Important! To achieve weight loss, you should not consume more than 100 g of apricots per day - otherwise you can get a completely opposite result.

Choose a product when buying

As we understand, the benefits of apricots for the body are enormous, but choosing the wrong dried fruit can cause damage and harm to your condition. When choosing a product, remember the following criteria:

1. Color. This is the main criterion for choosing a quality product. The color should be dark brown, brown, with a slight coating, as natural as possible. Avoid bright, attractive dried fruits - they have been chemically processed. Remember what kind of autumn the apricots that remained hanging on the tree have - this is the color that a real apricot should have.
2. Consistency. Naturally dried apricots are slightly hard and firm to the touch. Before use, it must be steamed. By the way, do not pour the water in which the dried fruit soaks into the sink - it can be used as an immunostimulating agent in the autumn-winter period.
3. Taste. It should be sweet and rich. Dried fruit should have a pronounced aroma.

Home storage rules

The best container for storing dried fruit is a glass jar with an airtight lid. Moisture, insects and other pests do not penetrate there. Do not use linen bags and plastic bags for storage - moisture penetrates into them, which means that the product can infect mold or moths. After all, even in the process of drying, a small percentage of water still remains.

You can store the product at a temperature of about 20 ° C - in this case, it will be usable up to 2 months. If, however, the temperature is reduced to 10 ° C (for example, by placing the workpiece in a refrigerator, cellar or basement), the shelf life will increase to six months. Avoid places with high humidity and direct sunlight to store dried fruit.

About harm and contraindications

Along with numerous useful properties, apricots also have some contraindications. So, people with chronically low blood pressure should not abuse dried fruit. Minimize or exclude apricots from the diet should be for asthma and any allergic reactions. During pregnancy, you need to consult a doctor and exclude any contraindications before enjoying dried fruit.
If you buy dried fruit in the markets and stores, but are not completely sure of its naturalness, just soak the product. If it has been treated with sulfur dioxide, it will dissolve in water and the product will be safe to consume. If you still haven’t heard about apricots and didn’t know what kind of fruit it is, it’s time to catch up and try this healthy delicacy. Among the variety of recipes and ways to use this dried fruit, you will surely find the one that you and your family will love the most.