Journey to the Flavor World of Dried Apricots
The indispensable part of diets, the solution to sweet crises, sun dried apricots are now very popular among consumers as well as dieticians. It also makes a difference with its taste, all-natural feature, easy-to-carry in the bag, and the nutritional values of the sun-dried fruit which is appreciated in terms of eliminating sugar crises in a short time.
Used in desserts with its flavor and can also be consumed raw, sun-dried dried fruit invites us to a journey full of flavor at every meal. The benefits of sun dried dried apricots, which are named after the natural drying process, are the reason why they are preferred more than normal apricots. Sun dried is a favorite of those who host both healthy and delicious foods in their kitchen.
What is Sun Dried?
It is distinguished from the well-known yellow apricot with its sun-dried color. The well-known yellow apricot is freshly picked from its branch and then subjected to a gas sulfurization process. Sulfur gas is applied as a preservative in a sense. For this purpose, fresh apricots placed in a sealed room are kept for about 1 day with the sulfur gas introduced inside. It is then taken out of the room and dried in direct sunlight. Sulphured yellow apricots do not darken even if dried in the sun. The sulfur gas applied protects the apricot from bacteria with insect and degrading enzymes, and ensures that its color remains always yellow. Therefore, the shelf life of yellow apricots is longer than that of sun dried apricots. Since the sulfur rate applied for yellow apricot is at the rate permitted by the relevant state authorities, it does not have a negative effect on health, except for sensitive individuals. On the contrary, since the body also needs sulfur, the sulfur need can be met by consuming dried apricots with yellow sulfur. Unlike the yellow apricot, the sun dried apricot is a completely pure natural dried fruit. Unlike Sulphurous Yellow Apricot, it is dried in direct sunlight without sulfur.
Contains no additives or preservatives. Asian origin apricot fruit grows in hot climates. The sun dried seed, which was brought to the borders of Europe about a thousand years ago, is frequently planted in Anatolia.
Turkey ranks first in the world in the production of fresh apricots, apricot varieties are also found plenty in our country because of abundant production, dry days are affordable and are often consumed every kind. Described as the golden egg of the sun, apricot belongs to the same lineage as peach and nectarine.
10 different specification has been determined for apricot grown in Malatya region according to its size. You can contact Magro Gıda for your personalized apricot orders such as different sizes or cubes. www.magrogida.com
How to Make Sun Dried Apricots?
No chemicals are used when making Organic & Natural sun dried apricots. Fresh apricots collected naturally from their branches are washed and separated from the litter. Then, the fruits are placed side by side on a flat surface on a sheet or cloth to dry automatically. It is recommended that apricots, which can be dried in the garden, on the roof or on the balcony, should be spaced. If you don’t have a large area, you can also dry on a sunlit table.
The difference between sun dried apricot and apricot occurs in the process during drying. Normal apricots are dried by sulfurizing to dry quickly and retain their light yellow color. Sulfur also prevents apricot infestation and extends its shelf life. The seeds of organic & natural apricots that are not sulfurized are removed after being left under the sun for 2-3 days. Then the apricots are left to dry again. In case of fly, apricots can be covered with a thin cheesecloth. The apricots should be turned over from time to time so that all parts are dried equally.
At the end of an average of 1 week, dark yellow, brown colored, hard dried apricots are obtained. In household drying processes, instead of drying in daylight, baking can be done for fresh fruits for 10 – 12 hours.
How to Store Sun Dried?
The benefit of sun dried apricots is valid with proper storage, spoiled apricots may cause further deterioration where it will regulate digestion. Like other dried fruits, sun dried fruits should be stored away from heat, sunlight and high humidity. Otherwise, it will ferment quickly and become safe. When dried sun dried fruit is stored in refrigerator conditions in the most hygienic way, it can be stored without spoiling its taste, taste and usefulness. If the amount is excessive, it is recommended to be stored in professional cold storages.
For domestic consumption, you can store it in a glass jar or bag in the refrigerator.
If you are going to store dried fruits in the freezer, you need to make sure that the fruits are completely dry. Then the apricots are frozen side by side and after they are frozen, they are placed in a bag and stored in the freezer again. Sun-dried fruits can be safely stored in the freezer for up to 1 year.
What are the Calories and Nutritional Value of Dried Sunflower?
How many calories per day is among the most curious questions. The fruit, which plays a leading role in the diet lists, contains an average of 25 kcal of energy.
Does dry sun gain weight? Of course, if consumed too much, dried fruit will gain weight like any food. However, eating 3 dry days as a snack will both keep you full and help you suppress hunger with less calories.
1 dry day,
05 grams of carbohydrate,
06 grams of fat,
12 grams of fiber,
2 mg sodium
4 mg of potassium,
10 mg of calcium
9 mg of vitamin A
25 mg of vitamin C
It contains 38 mg of iron.
Dried apricot does not contain cholesterol and increases body resistance with its rich nutritional value.
What are the benefits of sun dried fruit?
Among the benefits of sun dried apricots, its effect on the heart can be counted first. Sun dried, which provides a protective effect against heart diseases, strengthens the heart.
It is strengthening for bones and teeth.
It increases concentration and reduces the impact of stress.
It helps to repair the liver.
Sun dried protects the intestine and stomach, is effective in indigestion and digestive problems.
2-3 apricots per day are very useful to keep your gastrointestinal system healthy.
Due to its blood-forming effect, it is recommended for those with anemia.
The benefits of sun dried fruit during pregnancy are quite high. It especially helps the baby’s bone development, but pregnant women are recommended to consume in consultation with their doctors. In excessive consumption, blood sugar rises rapidly and the benefits of sun dried apricots may appear as harms.
It is rich in potassium, used in potassium deficiency.
It beautifies the skin thanks to its vitamin A content.
It strengthens immunity.
Due to its fiber content and low calorie, it is possible to lose weight with sun dried fruit.
The response of sun dried apricot raises sugar is positive. Diabetics are recommended to consume in consultation with their doctor.
Does Sun Dry Weaken? The Sun Dried Diet
Sun dried can be integrated into diets made as a snack. It can be said that when 2-3 pieces are consumed a day, apricot weakens. In diets where fruit is consumed, it is recommended to drink at least 2 liters of water a day.
In the diet known as sun dried & raw almond diet, daily carbohydrate-based food consumption is reduced, movement is increased, and when hunger is felt, almonds and apricots are eaten between meals. The amount of almonds eaten a day does not exceed 1 palm, and the number of apricots does not exceed 3.
By overcoming snacks with low calories, hunger crises are prevented. Weight loss can be achieved through regular nutrition. It is vital that consumers who want to lose weight consult with specialist doctors for determination and control of blood values beforehand.
How to Consume Sun Dried Apricots?
The currently dry and solid sun dried grains are soaked in warm water for five minutes before being eaten. Frozen day-dried fruits are transformed into ordinary dried apricots after thawing at room temperature.
When fruit is desired to be used in cakes or pastries, the fruits are softened in warm water and become edible. Sun dried can be consumed fresh, baked in pastries or made into jam.
Sun dried apricot is an easily accessible fruit because it is affordable. You can get a price from Magro Gıda for your current wholesale and retail orders.
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Warning: The information provided on this page is not a doctor’s advice or a dietary prescription. It is a content transferred for general cultural purposes. The person reading this content may be sensitive to some foods, nuts and dried fruits. He may need to avoid or consume small amounts of sensitive foods. For this reason, among those who read this information, especially those with allergy problems, those who have health problems should definitely adjust their diet with a doctor’s recommendation. Also, do not forget that more of everything is less than harm. Pay attention to a balanced diet.