Apricot is a common fruit in northern Brazil that is usually consumed fresh, in juices and other recipes such as mousses, ice cream, gelatin, salad or jam, for example, there are 4 different types of this fruit, but the benefits are very similar.
This fruit is rich in fiber and beta-carotene that has an antioxidant action that fights premature aging, prevents cancer, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and inflammatory diseases.
- Beta-carotene is a precursor to vitamin A.
- Which is essential for maintaining eye health and mucous membrane integrity.
- And is also useful for strengthening the immune system and promoting bone growth.
Apricots can be eaten at maturity, usually in autumn, and can be used to make juices or jams, for example.
In addition, it is also possible to prepare other sweet recipes with apricot smoothies and fruits, for example.
The apricot, scientifically called Mammea americana L. , is a large and hard fruit, orange yellow, with a lot of pulp and only a large nucleus in the middle, as well as mango and avocado, for example. 500 ga more than 4 kg.
The tree produced by the apricot, called an apricot, is large in size and can reach 15 meters in height with white flowers, and with its buds you can prepare a much appreciated liqueur in the north, northeast and united States. large with about 10 cm or more and white flowers appear alone or in pairs, in opposite directions.