fruits are important help in a food allowance of the person, especially in the period of lack of fresh fruit and berries. During such time sources of power, vitamins, minerals and mineral salts are necessary for an organism. Dried apricots – the valuable foodstuff received as a result of drying of fruits of an apricot. Import – from the countries of Central Asia, Turkey and China.
Process of drying of a product is made in two ways - in beams of the sun with the term of 7-10 days, or in the food industry where special concentrates are added. However the last method which can work great mischief to an organism at the expense of the toxic elements added to process is often used now. Rather turbid coloring of dried apricots of orange, yellowish or dark color, elastic consistence and a pleasant smell will help to distinguish a good-quality product to you.
The main compound dried apricots is water, protein, carbohydrates and sugar which contains in more significant amount, than other elements. Product caloric content on 100 grams of weight is about 240-270 kcal. Vitamin value is very high – a large amount of vitamin A, the B, S, E and PP group is observed.
Dried apricots contains very significant mineral substances. Calcium promotes strengthening of a bone and muscular system, has the calming effect on nervous system and has anti-inflammatory effect. Potassium plays an important role in work of heart and brings excess liquids out of an organism. Magnesium favorably influences normal functioning of a cardiovascular system and digestive tract.
Nutritionists recommend dried apricots as dietary means, especially for people, the suffering diabetes and other endocrine diseases.
It is possible to use a product on 100 grams a day, being sometimes limited to 4-5 features. Before the use it is desirable to scald fruits boiled water or to make compote, previously having washed dried apricots with warm water. It is very useful to add these dried fruits to preparation of salads and flour products which very diversify your diet.