Apricots

The apricot has been around since ancient times in Armenia and is therefore thought to have originated there. Nowadays, apricots are grown mainly in Mediterranean countries such as Spain and Italy.
Depending on the variety, apricots range in colour from light to orange-yellow, and some are also found with reddish cheeks. Depending on the variety or ripeness, the flesh can be whitish or yellow to yellow-orange in colour. The flavour is sweet and juicy.

Apricots contain a lot of vitamin A, various B vitamins, C as well as calcium, iron, magnesium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, manganese and copper.

Apricots are best stored in the vegetable drawer of the fridge, where they will keep for around three to four days.