Apricots
Apricots
In Latin, apricot means “precious."
Fun Facts:
California produces a remarkable 95% of all apricots grown in the United States.
The seed contains trace amounts of cyanide if digested (as do apple, peach and cherry seeds).
Seasonality:
California, May, June, July
Who Grows It
Harold McClarty
The HMC Marketing Group
Kingsburg, California
Kay Filice
Filice Farms LP
Hollister, CA
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Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/2 cup slices |
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| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories: 40 | |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat: 0.32g | 0% |
| Cholesterol: 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium: 1mg | 0.04% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 9.17g | 3.06% |
| Dietary Fiber: 1.6 | 0% |
| Sugars: 7.86g | |
| Protein: 1.15g | |
| Vitamin A 31.78% | Vitamin C 13.67% |
| Calcium 1.1% | Iron 1.78% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database |
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