dried apricots

Whole dried apricot: This variety is very sweet with an orange color. Sulfur is added to whole dried apricots in order to maintain the natural color, prevent bug infestation, and increase preservation.
Dried apricot halves: This kind, because of its bright orange color and size, is used for baking.

The nutritional value of dried apricots
100 grams of dried apricot contains about 280 calories and is  composed of 65% carbohydrates, 5 %protein, 0.4 fat.

Uses of apricots
The natural apricot and its dried version are eaten as fruit or nut and are also used in canning, juices or frozen foods.

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