Apricots
are a beautiful bright orange in color with a
delicate,
sweet flavor.
Nutrients in apricots
can help protect the heart
and eyes, as well as
provide the disease-fighting effects of
fiber. The high
beta-carotene
and
lycopene activity of
apricots makes them important heart health
foods.
Both beta-carotene and lycopene protect
LDL cholesterol
from
oxidation,
which may help
prevent
heart disease.PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Natural Dried Apricots are prepared from
sound, mature, fresh apricots which have been
washed, peeled,sun dried and cut to desired
size(diced).. The product is inspected
throughout the process to assure conformance to
good manufacturing practices, yielding a clean,
wholesome product which meets all standards for
human consumption.
PHYSICAL
Color: dark orange to brown characteristic
of un-sulfured dried apricots.
Flavor: sweet to tart, typical of the
variety, and free from off flavors.
Defects: reasonably free of defects
Sizes: available in,diced
(3-5,5-8,8-10,10-12 mm),or bulk as a whole
PACKAGING
This product is packed bulk (diced or undiced)
in cartons of 10 or 12,5 kgs.
STORAGE/SHELF LIFE
This product is best stored in cool
(40-50°F), dry (50-60% RH) conditions, and
should be used within 6 months for optimal
quality. Store at 32°F or less for prolonged
shelf life.
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NUTRITION INFORMATION PER 100 GRAMS |
|
Calories |
288 |
Sugars (g) |
64 |
|
Calories from Fat |
5 |
Protein (g) |
4 |
|
Total Fat (g) |
0.6 |
Vitamin A (IU) |
4302 |
|
Saturated Fat (g) |
0 |
Vitamin C (mg) |
1 |
|
Trans Fatty Acids (g) |
0 |
Calcium (mg) |
66 |
|
Cholesterol (mg) |
0 |
Iron (mg) |
3 |
|
Total Carbohydrate (g) |
75 |
Sodium (mg) |
12 |
|
Dietary Fiber (g) |
9 |
Potassium (mg) |
1387 mg |
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