Apricot

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INTRODUCTION:

This blushed orange 'Apricot' is a very well-known fruit.Botanically known as"Prunus armeniaca".It is also known as 'Khumani' in Hindi. This fruit grows from a deciduous tree and it belongs to the Rosaceae family.

APPEARANCE:

The colour of this fruit ranges from yellow to orange, often it is tinged red on the side that is most exposed to the sun. The surface of this fruit can be smooth and velvety with soft fuzz. This fruit is characterised as a drupe or stone fruit which means that it is a type of fruit in which an outer fleshy part surrounds a shell with a seed inside.It is similar in shape to a peach .

NUTRITION AND CULINARY USES:

Apricots may be small but they are big on both flavor and nutrition.They are rich in Vitamin A and there taste ranges from sweet to tart and can be consumed fresh or dried.This fruit may also be processed into jams,jellies and juices.Apricots are grown best at the places that have consistent cold winter and warm dry summer. 

GARDNER'S DELIGHT:

For those with green thumbs, apricot trees offer a rewarding gardening experience. As Apricot tree not only gives us delicious Apricot fruit but, it also gives a beautiful visual to the landscape with its white-pinkish blooming of the flowers.

CONCLUSION:

In the world of fruits, apricots stand as a belief to the beauty of nature's bounty. From their ancient origins to their modern culinary and health applications, apricots have captured the hearts and palates of people across the globe. The journey of apricots from blossom to table is a testament to the marvels of nature and the dedication of those who cultivate these delightful fruits.

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