Apricot is a common fruit in the northern region of Brazil that is usually used to be consumed in natura, in juices and other recipes like mousses, ice cream, jam, salad or compote, for example. There are 4 different types of this fruit, but the benefits are very similar.
This fruit is rich in fiber and beta carotene that has antioxidant action that combats premature aging, prevents cancer, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases and inflammatory diseases.
Beta-carotene is a precursor of vitamin A, which is essential in maintaining eye health and mucosal integrity, and is also useful for strengthening the immune system and promoting bone growth.
How to consume
Apricot fruit can be consumed when ripe, usually in the fall season, and can be used to prepare juices or jams, for example.
- Apricot juice recipe: To prepare the juice should be beaten in the blender the apricot pulp with 500 ml of water and then sweetened with sugar or honey, if necessary.
- Apricot jelly recipe: Cut the pulp into small pieces and add 1 cup sugar and bring to low heat, stirring constantly. Usually you do not need to add water, but if you find it sticking in the pan, put small amounts. Slowly the texture of the compote is forming and the candy is ready in about 20 minutes. Then put it in a well-washed glass container and keep it in the refrigerator.
In addition, it is also possible to prepare other sweet recipes with apricot and fruit vitamin, for example.
Main features
The apricot, scientific name Mammea americana L., is a big hard fruit, orange-yellow in color, with a lot of pulp and just a big lump in the middle, as well as mango and avocado, for example. It can weigh from 500 g to over 4 kg.
The tree that produces the apricot, called apricot tree, is large and can reach 15 meters in height with white flowers, and with its shoots can be prepared a much appreciated liquor in the North, Northeast and the United States. The leaves of the tree are large with about 10 cm or more and the white flowers appear single or in pairs, in opposite directions.
