Dried Apricots, California & Turkish

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Sub-Categories

Sweet Apricots

Tangy Apricots

Slab Apricots

Whole Apricots

White Apricots

Extra Value Apricot

Apricots-ORGANIC

Apricots-NATURAL

Turkish Apricots

Turkish-ORGANIC

Diced/Baking

Total Items: 13


California Sweet Apricots, 16oz
Not for Sale $9.00


Dried Extra Value Apricot,16oz $7.00
Not for Sale $7.00


California Tangy Apricot, 16oz
In Stock $9.00


Whole California Apricots, 16oz
In Stock $8.00


Dried Slab Apricots, 16oz
In Stock $8.00


Dried Mediterranean Apricots, 16oz
In Stock $7.00


California Natural Dried Apricots, 16oz
In Stock $9.00


California White Apricots, 16oz
In Stock $9.00


Organic California Apricot, 16oz
In Stock $12.00


Organic Mediterranean Turkish Apricots, 16oz
In Stock $7.00


Chocolate Covered Apricots, 8oz
In Stock $6.00


Chocolate Apricots Jar, 12oz
In Stock $9.00


Diced Tangy California Apricots, 16oz
In Stock $8.00

Health Benefits, History, & Production of Apricots
Health Benefits
According to The Food Museum, the Turkish idiom for expressing satisfaction translates to: "The only thing better than this is an apricot in Damascus." It may seem there are few things better than apricots as studies have discovered they can play an important role in living a healthy lifestyle.

Important note: The more you investigate the ancient and modern appeal of apricots, the more that you may uncover health benefits ranging from fertility to anemia. While it is true that apricots have great nutritional value, please consult your doctor or other reputable sources and make an informed decision about using apricots for special health requirements.

Your doctor may give apricots an "A" for eye health, as in Vitamin A. Dried apricots are a rich source of beta-carotene, which is converted to Vitamin A in the body. Scientists are studying the role that beta-carotene may play in protecting eyes from the effects of free radicals, which can damage the eyes over time. While the studies on the relationship of high-dose beta-carotene supplementation (in conjunction with vitamins C and E) for cataract prevention are not yet conclusive, dried apricots are a natural way to increase your beta-carotene intake. Beta-carotene is also linked to a healthier immune system and lowering the risk of heart disease.

According to the Mayo Clinic, eating foods that are rich in Vitamins A, C and E may lower the risk of macular degeneration, an age-related, chronic eye disease that tends to affect adults age 50 and older.

A 40 gram serving (approximately 8-10 Sweet or Tangy dried apricot slices) provides 58% of your daily Vitamin A requirement .

According to the American Cancer Society, while tomatoes are the most concentrated food source of lycopene, apricots are also a significant source. Studies have found Lycopene to be a powerful antioxidant that can neutralize oxygen derived free radicals and prevent them from causing oxidative damage which can result in many degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, premature aging, cancer and cataracts.

Need a backup plan for constipation? Think apricots
Did your mom tell you that eating prunes is a natural way to alleviate constipation? True! But if you're not a prune lover, don't despair. Substitute daily prunes with apricots to relieve constipation. Yes, dried apricots can act as a gentle laxative.

Apricots are considered a high fiber food, and high fiber diets are not only linked to regularity but also lower cholesterol, weight loss and many more health benefits. A 40 gram serving size of dried apricots (equivalent to 8-10 apricot slices) provides 12% (3g) of your recommended fiber intake.

History
The apricot (Prunus armeniaca), a relative of the peach, originated thousands of years ago in China, where they still grow wild in the mountains. This fragile, delicately flavored, velvet-skinned fruit gradually worked its way westward on camel caravans to the Mediterranean, where it flourished. Spanish explorers introduced apricots to California in the 18th century. (Environmental Nutrition, May 1, 2003)

By 1920, California proudly claimed a flourishing apricot industry located in the Santa Clara Valley. After World War II, the valley once known for fruit farming was fast becoming an area known for a growing computer industry and the development of the “Silicon Valley.” Consequently by the end of the century, California’s apricot orchards had been relocated to the San Joaquin Valley…In fact, California produces a remarkable 95+% of all the apricots grown in the United States. (www.apricotproducers.com)

The apricot was probably the "forbidden fruit" of the Garden of Eden; the apple wasn't adapted to the climate of Biblical lands and whenever "apple" occurs in the Bible it should probably mean apricot. The Romans gave it the botanical name it bears today because Armenia was a renowned source of the fruit. They also called it malum praecocum, meaning "early-ripening apple" (praecocum is the root of "precocious"), which eventually morphed via the Moors into the English "apricot." (www.luvnpeas.org/)

Production
Because we grow our own fruit, we monitor quality from the time the tree is planted up to the time fruit is shipped to your door. You can be sure food purchase from Bella Viva is produced by a farm and family that that has invested much into protecting this community and land.

Growing apricots and requires much attention. We are constantly monitoring the apricot orchards for pests as well as any deficient or excessive nutrient in the soil that will affect the way the tree grows and the quality of apricots the trees will produce. Soil samples are sent to a lab to inform us of the nutrients that are found in our apricot orchard's soil. Apricot leaf samples are taken that will tell us how much of each nutrient the apricot trees are absorbing from the soil. After considering this information we will decide on the best possible method to correct any problems.

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