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APRICOTS / APRICOT JUICE

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SCIENTIFIC NAME: PRUNUS ARMENIACEA

FRANCAIS: ABRICOTS/JUS D' ABRICOT

General Description:

This fruit of ancient lineage has been grown in China for over 4,000 years. It now thrives in most temperate climates, with California producing about 90 percent of the American crop. A relative of the peach, the apricot is smaller and has a smooth, oval pit that falls out easily when the fruit is halved. Throughout the world there are many varieties of apricot, including Riland, Tilton, Blenheim, Royal and Chinese. In color, the skin can range anywhere from pale yellow to deep burnt orange; the flesh from a golden cream color to brilliant orange. Because they're highly perishable and seasonal, 90 percent of the fresh apricots are marketed in June and July. When buying apricots, select plump, reasonably firm fruit with a uniform color. Store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 5 days. Depending on size, there are 8 to 12 apricots per pound. Dried apricots are pitted, unpeeled apricot halves that have had a large percentage of the moisture removed. They're usually treated with sulfur dioxide to preserve their color. In addition to being rich in vitamin A, dried apricots are a valuable source of iron and calcium. The kernels of the apricot pits are used in confections and to flavor LIQUEURS. Like bitter almonds, apricot kernels are poisonous until roasted.

NUTRIENT NOTES:

Serving Size Analyzed: 1 cup

< (74)

GRAPH 1 (ABOVE). Total Calories (74) as part of a 2200 calorie daily dietary intake.

	Protein (2.17 grams per 1 cup )
	Fat (0.6045 grams per 1 cup )
	Carbohydrate (17.236 grams per 1 cup )

CHART 1 (ABOVE). Macronutrient Breakdown By Percentage.

GRAPH 2 (ABOVE). Micronutrient breakdown as percentage of Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA). Serving size: 1 cup .

BLOOD TYPE DIET VALUES

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TYPE A:

Secretor:

BENEFICIAL: Contains component which positively influences known disease susceptibility.

Non Secretor:

BENEFICIAL: Contains component which positively influences known disease susceptibility.

Introductory Food: Type A children should have this solid food introduced at about 6 months of age. (Eat Right 4 Your Baby)

TYPE B:

Secretor:

NEUTRAL

Non Secretor:

NEUTRAL

Introductory Food: Type B children should have this solid food introduced at between 7 and 9 months of age. (Eat Right 4 Your Baby)

TYPE AB:

Secretor:

NEUTRAL

Non Secretor:

NEUTRAL

Introductory Food: Type AB children should have this solid food introduced at about 6 months of age. (Eat Right 4 Your Baby)

TYPE O:

Secretor:

NEUTRAL

Non Secretor:

AVOID

Introductory Food: Type O children should have this solid food introduced at about 6 months of age. (Eat Right 4 Your Baby)

LECTIN CHARACTERIZATION:

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SPECIAL NOTE:

This food can be a significant source of vitamin A (4048.6 iu per 1 cup .)

This food can be a significant source of potassium (458.8 mgs per 1 cup .)

GENETIC MODIFICATION	No data on this food.
PESTICIDES	This food is considered high in pesticides. Search out organically grown alternatives or limit consumption to twice weekly. (Source: Environmental Defense Network)
CONTAMINATION	No data on this food.
IRRADIATION	No data on this food.
ANTIOXIDANTS	No data on this food.
ALLERGENS	No data on this food.
GLYCEMIC INDEX	This food has a moderate Glycemic Index.